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Lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Tate Reeves for signature Wednesday to fund clinical trials related to the psychedelic drug . . .

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    The Scott County Sports Hall of Fame is gearing up for another induction ceremony next month recognizing special achievements in the history of local sports.

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    Historic downtown Forest business closing soon

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    One of the longest serving businesses in Forest will be closing soon. Lott Furniture Company, open for 90 years, has announced that they will end their highly respected service.
    Many folks here will remember the late Hilton  Boyles, who assumed position as manager following his return from U.S. Army duty overseas in WWII. 

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    Lake man charged with Human Trafficking

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    A Lake man was arrested earlier this month by the Cleveland, MS Police department and charged with one count of Enticement of a Child to Depict Sexually Explicit Material and one count of Human Trafficking.
    According to the police department’s social media post “arrested was 30-year-old Lake resident Bailey Jones.”

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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
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Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes

By TAYLOR THOMPSONTAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/28/26-1:06PM, 665 Reads 8,725 Statewide

As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.

“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.

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