Announcements: Thursday, January 22-Morton Chamber of Commerce 66th Annual Banquet at Farris Park Community Center beginning at 6:00 P.M.
Thursday, January 29-Scott County Forestry Association Meeting at MSU/Scott county Extension Service facility, 230 S. Davis Street, Forest beginning at 6:00 P.M.
Congratulations to: Billy Meeks honored as the “Citizen of the Month” for his 43 year career serving the City of Morton in many varied ways. He has been a mentor of youth only just past his own teen years and dedicated untold hours hired to beautify/improve parks and recreation facilities for the citizen’s enjoyment and benefit. A sincere family man and friend to young and old inspires Priority One Bank to select Billy for this honor. We love and appreciate you Billy!
To: District 1 member of the Scott County board of Supervisors Michael Robinson on serving as President of the Board following receiving the gavel from outgoing President Tommy Harrison.
To: Members of The Emergency Department of Ochsner Scott Regional Hospital on receiving their Trauma Pins. These pins recognize the skills, dedication, and caring service of the emergency team. Team members are: Norman Jenkins, Joe Easterling, Myndi Sparks, Susan Hodges, Tim Cooper, Jami Johnson, Candice Reeves and Lee Ann Walker.
Prayers and concern for: Mike Hannah, Rachel and Fred Newman of Arkansas (parents of Teri Scoggins), continued for Jewel Herring and Bob Laird and the congregation of Beth Israel Synagogue damaged by deliberate arson fire.
Sympathy to the families of: Shelton Eric McKay, Jeff Herbert Hall, Frances Simpson, Marguerite C. Davis, Glenda Pettigrew and Herbert Hoover Meeks.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Sports fans following their favorite teams-high school, college and professional have been on the road, on the rails and in the air for quite a while recently. We know that as always in any contest there are happy/unhappy fans. Hope you were on the happy side, but glad to support your team if not.
Morton MHV Club members attended the Annual Awards Luncheon held to recognize their activities/community service throughout the 2025 club year. The meeting was held at the MSU/Scott County Extension Service facility in Forest. The Theme “Lucky to Serve” provided creative table decorations featuring board game items of all types.
Rayne Arnold, County Agent welcomed attendees, Butch Bailey MSU Extension Forestry Associate announced the purchase of the luncheon food through a grant provided by the Firesafe Mississippi Forest Protection Program, Diane Kirk (Morton Club) blessed the meeting and food. Following the delicious meal various awards were announced and the game of BINGO with prizes was enjoyed.
Morton MHV was represented by 14 members: Bettye Earby, Debra Gipson, Diane Kirk, Florence Measells, Frisky Roland, Gail Griffin, Helen Watkins, Kathy Warren, Mary Cooper, Pam Warren, Sarah Huff, Sharon Smith, Sig Miles and Sylvia Wilson.
