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Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

After some confusion last week on the state level as to the number of vaccines for COVID-19 available in Mississippi, local healthcare officials said Tuesday that they are still taking appointments

Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

After some confusion last week on the state level as to the number of vaccines for COVID-19 available in Mississippi, local healthcare officials said Tuesday that they are still taking appointments

Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

After some confusion last week on the state level as to the number of vaccines for COVID-19 available in Mississippi, local healthcare officials said Tuesday that they are still taking appointments

SBA Announces Approval of About 60,000 PPP Loan Applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Jan.

Continued assistance for unemployed workers announced

On December 27, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Continued Assistance Act) was signed into law.

  • Congressman Guest Applauds Army Corp of Engineers’ Record of Decision

    By Press Release - Congressman Michael Guest, READ MORE > 621 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:38 PM

    Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the

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  • Justin Moore Announced as Entertainment for February 16 Dixie National Rodeo Performance

    By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, READ MORE > 787 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:38 PM

    Justin Moore has been announced as the new entertainment for the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo.

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  • Wicker Praises Army Corps Decision on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project

    By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 645 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:35 PM

    Final Record of Decision Allows Long-Delayed Flood Control Project to Advance

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  • Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order

    By Press Release - Governor Tate Reeves, READ MORE > 638 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:35 PM

    Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, February 3,2021 at 5:00 PM.

    The following counties are currently under a county wide mask mandates after meeting the certain requirements in relation to COVID-19:

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  • Cardin, Wicker Celebrate Signing of Bill to Encourage Greater Legislative Engagement Among American Nations

    By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 654 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:31 PM

    U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, D-Md., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., this week celebrated the signing of the Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act (S.1310) into law.

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  • Mask and Social Distancing order extended by governor

    READ MORE > 2,054 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:02 PM

    Today Governor Tate Reeves extended his mask mandate and social distancing order for most of Mississippi, including Scott County, until February 3. It was originally scheduled to expire today, Friday, January 15, at 5:00 p.m.

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  • UPDATE: Second COVID-19 vaccination hotline added at Lackey.

    READ MORE > 604 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 03:36 PM

    Due to high demand Lackey Memorial Hospital has added a second COVID-19 hotline for people 65 years of age or older, or those with chronic underlying health conditions, as well as healthcare workers to make an appointments for the vaccine.

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  • In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

    State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies

    By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 709 Reads
    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 01:41 PM

    While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

    In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.

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  • Bettye J. Gorrie

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    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:08 AM

    A private service for Ms. Betty J. Gorrie was held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Biloxi National Cemetery where she was laid to rest next to her husband.
    Ms. Bettye J. Gorrie, age 88, of Woodland Court in Newton, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.

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  • Lucy Horton Mitchell

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    On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:07 AM

    Lucy Horton Mitchell, “Meme”, age 86 and a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:15 am. She entered her eternal home with her children by her side at the MS Care Center of Raleigh, MS after a brief illness.

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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 1,447 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:50 PM

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest that could lead to the misspending of public dollars.

But several operators and advocates of Mississippi charter schools, which receive taxpayer funding, say they should be exempt from those laws.

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In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
All Region team rosters heavy with Scott County athletes
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Bettye J. Gorrie

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Community Laments Violent Siege/Insurrection on National Capitol
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When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be… READ MORE

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Governor issues order to limit attendance at extracurricular events

Scott County and Forest Municipal School students have been back in the classroom on a staggered or… READ MORE

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Governor issues order to limit attendance at extracurricular events

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Miss Ware, Mr. Whittington to exchange vows

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