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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.

SC Homecoming 2020
By Wesley Ellis, READ MORE > 220 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 01:10 PM
Scott Central Attendance Center celebrated Homecoming week before last crowning Hannah Grace Horton, left Football Queen, and Homecoming Queen Demetria Hicks-Wash.
The Message
By Pastor Luis Cartagena, READ MORE > 255 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 01:08 PM
We believe we are free
Continued use of masks encouraged as a vaccine appears to be on the horizon
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 5,983 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.
MPB begins instructional television channel
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:06 PM
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), has created a new television channel – MPB Classroom TV. This channel airs every weekday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to provide instructional content on television to PreK-12th grade students.
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.
Morton News
By Frisky Roland, READ MORE > 281 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:20 AM
Announcements: Vote! Scott County Important Dates…Oct. 24-Absentee Voting (Circuit Clerk open 8:00 a.m - Noon) UOCAVA Voter Registration Deadline: Oct. 31-Inperson Absentee Voting Deadline (Circuit Clerk open 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Time extended due to COVID-19; Nov 3-Election Day Polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Forest News
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:19 AM
Happy Birthday:
Oct. 7: Ricky Rawson, Max Long, Sandra Harrison, Doris Jean Leahey, Ronnie Fortinberry, Sammye Jean Webb, David Tucker, Denise Rogers, Ramona McAuliffe, Randy Hawthorne, Ed Derachuck, Dr. Jimmy Johnson.
Miss Ware, Mr. Whittington to exchange vows
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:56 AM
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Cindy Ware of Lake and Ms. Shelia Ware of Sebastopol proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Eden Elise Ware, to Austin Tyler Whittington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy and Tonya Whittington of Homewood.
Harperville News
By Sheila Sanders , READ MORE > 206 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:54 AM
Getting back to normal

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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