The Forest Police Department working in conjunction with the Scott County Sheriff Department executed a safety checkpoint early Monday morning that resulted on the seizure of 118 pounds of marijuana. The drug bust took place at the intersection of Highway 35 and Interstate 20 in Forest.
The board members and staff at Excel Community Learning Center in Morton will celebrate 20 years of serving the Morton and surrounding communities on October 10. The non-profit organization that has been labeled “one of the best kept secrets in Scott County” is excited to celebrate two decades of service, and plan for the future.
Dear Friends,
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your State Representative since 2012, and I humbly ask for your support, vote, and prayers on November 5th.
Every year during the month of October, the staff at Lackey Memorial Hospital shifts in to high gear to spread the word on the importance of awareness, early detection and treatment for breast cancer.
The City of Morton Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Friends of Roosevelt State Park are excited to hold the 7th Annual Morton Barter Day this Saturday at Roosevelt State Park in Morton.
Fall may have “officially” arrived on September 23rd, but the record breaking high temperatures last week leave little doubt that the first day of autumn is nothing more than another date on the calendar.
I came accross an article written by the Democrat mayor of Livermore, California that does a great job explaining the political standoff we are currently suffering through.
I would like to start off this week with sincere condolences for the family of Mrs. Martha Graham. She was a wonderful lady who I had the pleasure of getting to know over the past few years. The community definitely suffered a great loss, but I know she is rejoicing in heaven this morning.
Morton High School announced its 2019 homecoming queens last Friday night during the home game against Kemper County. Samera Scott was named Football Queen and Alexis Jackson was named homecoming queen.
Scott Central will observe homecoming activities on Thursday, October 10 during the football game against Newton. The homecoming and football queens will be crowned during half time. Pictured here is this year’s homecoming court. Seated from the left are senior maids, Tabitha McDaniel, Tierra Lyle, Kiara Reed and Aerrianna Hardaway.
