Please continue to remember our readers who are facing health challenges, especially Mr. Albert Moore who is receiving loving care and attention from his wife, Mrs. Lucy Moore and staff at Lackey Hospital, Mrs. Naomi Williams at MS Care Center in Morton, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mary) Nichols, Sisters Maria and Obdulia, Angel Martinez, Mrs. Flo Chambers, Mr. Raymond Mabry, and Mrs. Addie Russell.
Forest mayor Nancy Chambers was the guest presenter at the Forest Rotary Luncheon Meeting and shared the State of the City presentation. During her presentation, she shared details on the city budget and operations. She was the guest of Lesa Davis.
We enjoyed the Health and Fitness event at the Forest Library Saturday, September 21th and it was well attended. Following an educational presentation by Jordon Barnes, participants enjoyed an hour of Zumba. Special thanks to the Forest Library for this health and fitness program, and a special thanks to Librarian Diane McLaurin.
September is Hispanic Heritage Month and we note some of the contributions from the Hispanic community, including United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, Senator Dennis Chavez, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dr. Lius Walter Alvarez, First Admiral of the United States Navy David Glasgow Farragut, United Farm Workers Union Founder Cesar Estrada Chavez, Actor and businessman Desi Arnaz, Singers Rita Moreno and Joan Baez, and Baseball great Roberto Clemente. What an impressive listing. Check the Forest Library for additional Hispanic references and contributions.
Congratulations to local high school seniors who attended High School Day at Alcorn State University Saturday, September 21st. Special thanks to the Alcorn State University Scott County Chapter members for sponsoring this event. Special thanks to coordinators Debra Lowery, Sharon McDougal and Jalesa Nickson; and volunteers Coach Porter, Andrew Crudup and Principal Holbert.
James “Tre’” Burwell accompanied his NaNa to East Central Community College to view the exhibit, “Stand Up!” which is a part of the MS Department of Archives and History traveling exhibit program. This exhibit was hosted in conjunction with the college’s recognition of Constitution Day on September 17th. It looks at the events of the summer of 1964, Freedom Summer. The companion exhibit “Murder in Neshoba” examines the disappearance and murder of three young mem who were labelled as civil rights workers in Neshoba County. The exhibits are located in Burton Hall and they will remain there until September 30th.
Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation and Slaughter Memorial Foundation continue to celebrate community service providers during their Enrichment Series which starts September 28th (W. L. Slaughter’s birthday) and continues to October 9th (Mrs. Olivia K. Slaughter’s birthday). Saturday, September 28th is set aside to honor Middle School teachers and administrators who assist with the In-School Mentoring Programs at Hawkins Middle School and Scott Central Middle School. Gift bags will be presented to each honoree and the reception starts at 4:00 p.m. Kudos to our honorees.
First Responders, including law enforcement officers, fire fighters, medical responders will be honored during the first week in October and will received meals of appreciation.
We enjoyed visiting with Chicago-based attorney, Ana Maria Echiburu Tyrrell, who provided legal assistance to persons arrested in the recent ICE Immigration Raids. She took leave from her law firm of Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan. Kudos to this attorney for returning to her hometown of Morton to assist those in need.
Correction: Mrs. Angelia Cross introduced Coach Hodge during the New Bethel Youth Day Celebration.
Don’t forget the Lynch Chapel U.M. Church’s Family and Friends Day to be held September 29 (5th and last Sunday) where Rev. Sheldon Thomas is the guest speaker. The event starts at 2:00 and Rev. Shirley Wilder is the pastor.
The General Election Candidate/Voter Forum will be held the first Saturday in October at noon at the Forest Service Center. Our readers are invited to attend this forum on October 5th to listen to and question candidates running in the November 5th General Election. This event is sponsored by the Committee for a Progressive Scott County. For additional details, please call (601) 697-0374.
Scott County Service Unit’s Girl Scout “Walking for the Cure” to be held Saturday, October 12th at Gaddis Park. The Walk starts at 8:00 a.m. See you there and bring comfortable walking shoes.
Our readers are invited to attend the Jackson State University Scott County Chapter’s Baby/Youth Fundraising Contest Program to be held Sunday, November 10, 2019. For additional details, please contact Mrs. Carolyn Macon or any JSU chapter member.
Save Our Youth Through Community Action stakeholders will hold their October meeting at the Slaughter Library on Tuesday, October 1st at noon. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Birthday greetings to October babies, namely, Police Chief Will Jones, Cory Ragland and Breanna Jones (1), Ananias McBride (2), Joseph Breyial, John Reiss and Saytoya Johnson (3), Amy Rhodes and Jeremy White (4), Anthony Jones, Stewart Lee, April Robinson and Elizabeth Woods (5), Jalisa Pinkston, Brenda Jones, Tony Patrick, Sharon Jones, Gail Lee and (6), Mrs. Henrietta Horton and Sister Rita Goedken (7), Charity Jones (8), Bennie Johnson (9), Mack Makeith, Alice York and Ralph Brown, Sr. (10), Eric Guidry (12), Crystal Ellis, Tivairus Fulton, Chelsea Campbell and Frances Richmond (14) and Kenton Gregory and Louvene Robinson (15).
Answer to Quiz Teaser # 505: Coach McKinley and Mrs. Loretha Kincaid owned and operated “Alpha and Omega”, the first African American private school in Morton. Mrs. Stephanie Rhodes provided the correct response.
Quiz Teaser # 506: Who was the first African American female Forest Police Department Officer?
