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Announcements: The Morton Chamber of Commerce Great American Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mississippi DPS expands police power with takeover of MDOT, Capitol Police, city interstates

Lawmakers approved major increases in power, authority and spending for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety this session, with the agency taking over law enforcement duties from the Mississ

Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has drawn criticism and national attention this week for comments made on WLOX-TV that the automatic voter registration provision of the federal

NCAA threatens to pull Mississippi college baseball regionals, other championships over trans athletes law

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors said it may ban future championships — including college baseball and softball regionals — in Mississippi and other states that have

This was the scene at an April 27 game at Dudy Noble Field when Mississippi State hosted Georgia in 2019. Credit: Kelly Donoho/Mississippi State athletics

Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 12,099 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 04:15 PM
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has drawn criticism and national attention this week for comments made on WLOX-TV that the automatic voter registration provision of the federal For The People Act would lead to “woke” and “uninformed” college students voting.
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Most Outstanding Students
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 12:00 PM
These Forest-Scott County Career & Technology Center students were chosen as the most outstanding students for the third nine weeks. These students were nominated by their instructors based upon performance in their individual program area as well as attitude, character, and citizenship exhibited throughout the nine weeks.
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Edna Jean Taylor McCaskill
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 11:41 AM
In Loving Memory
Edna Jean Taylor McCaskill
Sunrise May 3, 1947.
Sunset March 12,2021
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Stanley Welch
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 11:38 AM
Stanley Welch, 78, passed away at his home in Forest, MS on Sunday, March 28, 2021. A memorial visitation was on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM all at Wolf Funeral Services, Morton, MS. His service were held at 10:00 AM at Wolf Funeral Services Chapel, Morton, MS.
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Walter A. “Buddy” Crapps, Sr.
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 11:37 AM
Walter A. “Buddy” Crapps, Sr. 85, passed away at his home in Ludlow, MS on April 1, 2021. Visitation was on April 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM at Wolf Funeral Services, Morton, MS. Services were at 11:00 AM immediately following visitation at Wolf Funeral Services Chapel, Morton, MS. Interment was at the Ludlow Cemetery.
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Arrest Report
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 11:36 AM
The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between March 19 and March 25, 2021. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
03/19 Mariyah Frazier, 567 N Reed Rd., Forest – Disturbing the public peace
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Jackie Sue Newsom Clark
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 11:35 AM
Jackie Sue Newsom Clark, 88, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation was from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Burial followed at Morton Memorial Gardens officiated by Rev. Kerry Gibson.
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In a season of baseball excellence, we should recall the ‘Willie Ball’
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 566 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 10:39 AM
Ole Miss and Mississippi State baseball teams will enter the weekend ranked in the top five in the nation in various polls. Southern Miss is in the top 25 of RPI ratings. Jackson State is undefeated in the SWAC. Delta State remains a Division II power.
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Mississippi broadband internet expansion ‘pedal to the metal’ as federal money flows
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 290 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 10:27 AM
The state Public Service Commission this week has awarded $268 million to local electric cooperatives across the state to hook up more than 102,000 homes and businesses to broadband internet.
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Charter school must improve to continue operating, board says

Despite pleas from school officials and a parent for a full five-year contract renewal, the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board extended Joel E.

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Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote

Most Outstanding Students

Edna Jean Taylor McCaskill

Stanley Welch

Walter A. “Buddy” Crapps, Sr.

Arrest Report

Jackie Sue Newsom Clark

In a season of baseball excellence, we should recall the ‘Willie Ball’

Mississippi broadband internet expansion ‘pedal to the metal’ as federal money flows

Charter school must improve to continue operating, board says

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