Announcements: Friends of Morton Library will have their quarterly meeting at the library conference room on Wednesday, March 19 beginning at 12 noon.
The deadline for entering the Miss Morton Pageant is March 26 by 5:30 pm. The event will be held at the Morton High School Auditorium on Saturday, April 3 at 6 pm. Applicants must have a have a Morton address or their parents, grandparents, guardian must work in Morton or have a brick and mortar business within the City Limits of Morton. Fees are $40 per entry or $35 for families with more than one pageant entry. There will also be a Photogenic Contest ($5 fee-no photos larger than 5x7). Entry forms are in a bin outside the Chamber of Commerce office or at Morton Finance, 4243 Hwy. 80. Forms cannot be emailed.
Congratulations to: Saint Patrick’s Day Birthday Anniversary celebrants Ann Rector, long time resident of Morton. Ann has chosen recently to move closer to family members while living in Assisted Living enjoying renewed friendship with another former resident, Jo Ann Burnham. She is actively making new friends on a daily basis. This will mark her 94th Special Day. We miss you Ann. Love and Happy Days to come from your many friends!
To: My daughter, Kyle Sybil. She has always been our family Leprechaun and lucky charm. We all Love-Love you Spookie! (she knows the significance of this statement)
To: The Morton High School Star Student and selected Star teacher 2024-2025. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program, sponsored by the Mississippi Economic council has announced that Samuel Bradshaw has been selected STAR Student, based on academic achievement, ACT scores and scholastic averages. Clay Winstead, who Samuel feels has made the greatest contribution to his scholastic success is named STAR Teacher.
To: MHS Senior Perry Fletcher (aka,PJ) named MHS Student of the Quarter for first semester 2024. His father Perry, Sr. basketball coach was named Teacher of the Quarter.
To: LaTressa Holmes, 13 year career as a special education teacher was named Educator of the Month honor sponsored by Ross Dental Clinic.
To: Those Beta Club students who placed in various competitions at MS State Beta Convention.
Samuel Bradshaw-1st in 12th grade spelling, Emma Miles-1st in creative writing, Clara Grace Rogers-2nd in 9th grade health science, Jeremy Watson-2nd in 9th grade biomedical.
To: MHS senior Caleb Johnson on signing a scholarship to play football at East Central Community College.
To: Those Scott County 4-H competitors at the Dixie National Livestock Show for their constant dedication to the raising, grooming and training of their cattle. Making the County swell with pride for their Showmanship and awards. Participating were: Wes Compton, Trey Ladner and Riley Thrash.
Prayers and concern for: Frieya Covington (young daughter of Tim and Lexi Thompson Covington), Beth Patti (wife of former Morton resident Vince Patti), James White, Sara White and continued concern for Frank McCaughn and Rhett Mitchell.
Sympathy to the families of: Beverly Faye Larabee, Mrs. Annie Laurie Dennis Church, Betty Ruth Benton, Jean Carolyn Craig, James L. Chambless, Christopher Gallion (Jackson Police Department officer), Jennie Lee Roland of Carthage (request of Frisky and Brian Roland), John Roby and fatalities in Mississippi and neighboring states impacted by the severe weather event.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Sandra Measells recently attended the Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton, Texas. While there she was quite pleased that her cousins Brad and Becky Blair came to hear her romance tale “The Lady in Red.” She also enjoyed visiting with several of her friends that she met while attending the Florida Storytelling Association. Oe friend, Mrs. Reynolds was a featured storyteller.
