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Vowell’s Market Place partners with Make-A-Wish Mississippi

Shoppers can round up their bills to make wishes come true

Crout Family Cemetery restored to original state

A pre-Civil War era cemetery approximately eight miles south of Forest on Hopewell Road has been restored after it was demolished earlier this year to make way for a hunting camp.

Legacy Foundation awards six $1,000 scholarships to local graduates

The Board of Directors of Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc.

Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves

As teachers returned to their classrooms this week in preparation for the eventual return of students, Governor Tate Reeves finally made a decision to postpone the start of school in parts of Missi

Students head back to school August 6 in Forest and Scott County Schools

Editor’s Note: This information was accurate at press time, however this is a fluid situation and dates can change at any moment.

In preparation for the start of in-classroom learning, the Scott County School District created a COVID-19 DECISION TREE, which helps parents, students and teachers determine what to do if symptoms develop or exposure to the coronavirus occurs.

Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 15705 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:00 PM
As teachers returned to their classrooms this week in preparation for the eventual return of students, Governor Tate Reeves finally made a decision to postpone the start of school in parts of Mississippi.where “hot spots” have been declared.
State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 20181 Reads
On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:22 AM
As the spike in coronavirus cases continues statewide in Mississippi, Scott County’s numbers have remained fairly stable, however, local healthcare officials warn that the worst is yet to come for typical critical care issues like heart attack and stroke.
Students head back to school August 6 in Forest and Scott County Schools
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 15462 Reads
On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 08:20 AM
Editor’s Note: This information was accurate at press time, however this is a fluid situation and dates can change at any moment.
Legacy Board of Directors honors six seniors with $1,000 college scholarships
By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, READ MORE > 5382 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 03:18 PM
Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Phyllis Nicholson who transpired last week. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 1st at Pleasant Hill in Morton. Please keep her family, especially her mother, Mrs. Juanita Tally Horne, in your prayers. W. F. Mapp Funeral Home was in charge.
McGee to serve as secretary of MASS
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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:21 AM
Arrest Report
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 08:19 AM
The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between Juuly 10 and July 16, 2020. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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State Health Officer Issues Immediate Statewide Order
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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:39 PM
The 1970 Forest High School Bearcat Football Team were named North Little Dixie Conference Champions when they defeated Morton 10-7 and Overall Little Dixie Conference Champions defeating Monticello 22-10 and finished the season 11-0! The team, as well as band members and cheerleaders, are set to be honored during the September 18 Forest High School football game as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of that historic year, unless circumstances change due to the COVID-19 virus. Team members include, front row from left, Sonny Gibbs, manager; (14) Walter Hatch, (16) Randy Dilley, (17) Mike Massey, (20) Joe Buddy Madden, (23) Lee Evans, (24) Billy Thompson, (25) Willie Bowie, Grady Austin and Freddy Ledford, managers; second row, (43) Howard Chambers, (42) Raymond Robinson, (33) Tye Gaddis, (37) Ken Gordon, (40) Dave Gibson, (44) Ricky Dilley, (50) Bobby Latham, (52) Wardell Reed, (58) Larry Risher. Third row, Gary Risher, head coach; (89) Eugene Braggs, (60) Steve Gibson, (61) Ken Melichar, (63) Terry Austin,

Ceremony planned to honor 1970 FHS team
By Bubby Johnston, READ MORE > 953 Reads
On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 08:16 AM
50th Anniversary of Championship Season and 1st integrated squad

It’s been 50 years since the first integrated Forest High School football team took the field en route to posting a perfect season and a conference championship.
Adult Education Program to hold ‘Meet the Teacher’
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 08:09 AM
Those interested in the many educational opportunities offered through East Central Community College’s Adult Education Program are invited to a “Meet the Teacher” Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Decatur.
James Riley Hughes
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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 08:14 AM
James Riley Hughes, 89 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

In preparation for the start of in-classroom learning, the Scott County School District created a COVID-19 DECISION TREE, which helps parents, students and teachers determine what to do if symptoms develop or exposure to the coronavirus occurs.

Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves

As teachers returned to their classrooms this week in preparation for the eventual return of students, Governor Tate Reeves finally made a decision to postpone the start of school in parts of Mississippi.where “hot spots” have been declared. Scott County School District and Forest Municipal School District, however, were not named in the executive order so back to school plans locally should proceed as previously announced.

The governor did announce a statewide mask mandate in public gatherings for two weeks “in a push to allow schools to reopen safely.”

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