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State will provide masks/shields for voters with chronic conditions

After several weeks of flat or lower numbers of positive coronavirus infections, state health officers are now concerned that numbers are trending back up statewide.

ERA Homecoming

Six of the eight East Rankin Academy 2020 Homecoming Court are Scott County residents. ERA will celebrate Homecoming on Friday, October 16.

Forest High Homecoming

Forest High School Senior Asia Lofton, was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night in the Durward G. Smith Gymnasium on the FHS campus.

SC Homecoming 2020

Scott Central Attendance Center celebrated Homecoming week before last crowning Hannah Grace Horton, left Football Queen, and Homecoming Queen Demetria Hicks-Wash.

MHS Junior selected for state advisory council

Morton High School junior Zully Reyes Garcia has been selected to be a member of Dr. Carey Wright’s State Superintendent Advisory Council.

State will provide masks/shields for voters with chronic conditions
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 16,627 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:42 AM
After several weeks of flat or lower numbers of positive coronavirus infections, state health officers are now concerned that numbers are trending back up statewide. “All the indicators are starting to turn in an unwanted direction,” Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer said in a Zoom press with local media on Monday.
Meth Bust
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:30 AM
On October 1, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Flowood Police Department, made an interdiction traffic stop on a GMC pickup truck at the 84 mile marker west bound on I-20 in Scott County. The traffic stop was initiated due to the GMC driving in a careless manner.
Happy Hoochie Days
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 789 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:18 AM
Remember the ‘70s television series The Waltons. The one, where in closing, everyone in the large Great Depression-era Virginia family said goodnight to each other as the house faded to dark. Remember them? Remember the words “Goodnight John boy?”
Frances Lee Nelson
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:29 AM
Frances Lee Nelson, 84, of Lake, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Hilltop Manor Nursing Home in Union, Mississippi. She was born Tuesday, March 24, 1936 in Forest, Mississippi.
William Waldrip
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:28 AM
William Waldrip, age 80, died October 4, 2020. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and his Master’s degree from William Carey. A retired teacher, coach, and bus driver, he enjoyed sports and was a big fan of Mississippi State and the New Orleans Saints.
Arrest Report
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:23 AM
The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between October 2 and October 8, 2020. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Marijuana and sales taxes
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 01:33 PM
The steady opposition to legalizing medical marijuana is certain to continue up to the Nov. 3 election, when voters will weigh in on two proposed constitutional amendments.
Continued use of masks encouraged as a vaccine appears to be on the horizon
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 5,986 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:12 PM
Although Governor Tate Reeves allowed his statewide mask mandate to expire last week, local government and health officials believe that face coverings are still crucial in the control of coronavirus.
MHS Junior selected for state advisory council
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:08 PM
Morton High School junior Zully Reyes Garcia has been selected to be a member of Dr. Carey Wright’s State Superintendent Advisory Council.
Garcia is one of 20 students chosen throughout the state from over 300 applicants.
Homecoming Festivities moved to gym
By Wesley Ellis, READ MORE > 644 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:21 AM
It is Homecoming week for Forest Municipal Schools and a queen will be crowned Friday Night. The 2020 Homecourt includes, front row from left, Senior Maids, Lashanti McGee. Brianna Holt, Nicedriana Gray, Asia Lofton, Zy’Kerria Smith, and Football Maid Khaki McClendon.

State will provide masks/shields for voters with chronic conditions

After several weeks of flat or lower numbers of positive coronavirus infections, state health officers are now concerned that numbers are trending back up statewide. “All the indicators are starting to turn in an unwanted direction,” Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer said in a Zoom press with local media on Monday.

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