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Preliminary data shows PERS had massive 30 percent investment returns in fiscal 2020

According to preliminary data, the state's defined benefit pension system had its second-best year in investment income, a boost that . . .

Cheers to 40 years

The exact date of the first column I penned about my wife, and our wedding day, eludes me, but there . . .

Positive COVID cases continue to surge in state

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 continued to surge in Mississippi this week with a three-day weekend total of . . .

Deadline today for candidates to file qualifying papers

Forest residents interested in running for the vacant Ward II Alderman’s seat have until 5:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 28 . . .

Kenna elected vice president of Mississippi Young Bankers

Drew Kenna, of Bank of Forest, has been elected to serve as vice president of Mississippi Young Bankers, a section . . .

Insurrection investigation: Full opening statement from Congressman Bennie Thompson
By Mississippi Today, 209 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:30 PM
Editor’s note: On July 27, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson convened the House select committee that was formed to investigate the causes of the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol. Below is his full opening statement.
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Positive COVID cases continue to surge in state
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Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:46 PM
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 continued to surge in Mississippi this week with a three-day weekend total of more than 3,600 and a one-day total on Monday of 1,291.
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Thelma Keyes
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Sat, 07/24/2021 - 06:26 AM
Granny Pood Says..
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Ringgold News
By Sibyl Gordy , 171 Reads
Sat, 07/24/2021 - 07:24 AM
Count our blessings!
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Cheers to 40 years
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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 08:48 AM
The exact date of the first column I penned about my wife, and our wedding day, eludes me, but there have been plenty to follow since then, I know for certain. I suppose I could look that column up, but it is really not that important right now. What is important is this year. This coming Monday to be exact.
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Sebastopol News
By Linda L. Corley , 156 Reads
Sat, 07/24/2021 - 09:27 AM
Congrats Coach Truman
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Morton News
By Frisky Roland, 149 Reads
Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:59 AM
Sittin’ and thinkin’: While sorting though some old things this writer found the newspaper clipping reprinted below and it reminded her that many years later she was honored to be celebrated as the “Sweetheart of Cotton States Fashion Exhibitors” at the Honor’s Banquet at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Probably age 11 or12.
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James Keith Jones
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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 04:02 AM
James Keith Jones, 79, of Forest, went to meet the Lord on July 18, 2021. He was born in Scott County to Huston and Elma Jones on May 7, 1942. He was married to Sandra Jones, his wife of 57 years. Being a man of tremendous faith, Keith served as a deacon for many years.
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Pleasant Hill News
By Peggy Lewis , 139 Reads
Sat, 07/24/2021 - 08:21 AM
Choose Joy
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Deadline today for candidates to file qualifying papers
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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 04:43 AM
Forest residents interested in running for the vacant Ward II Alderman’s seat have until 5:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 28, to turn in their qualifying paperwork.
The vacancy on the board was declared July 6 during the regular city board meeting after Ward 2 Alderman Allan Atkison stepped down.
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