Announcements: We Care Missions Food Distribution, Friday, February 27.
First Lenten Lunch, Wednesday, February 25 at Morton United Methodiat Church beginning at 12 noon. Speaker Morgan Spenser of Sumrall, MS.
The next Lenten Lunch, Wednesday, March 4 will feature Dewayne Scoggins, pastor of Morton UMC.
Congratulations to: Morton High School Show Choir One A’Chord on receiving Second Place in the Small Mixed Division at the recent Jackson Academy Show Choir Invitational.
To: Darrin Gray, Educator of the Month. He is serving as Morton Elementary School Behavior Inventionist. A Lake native he is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi College. Following 30 years of teaching experience, Darrin is serving his first year with MES. Ross Dental Clinic is pleased to sponsor recognition of outstanding instructors enhancing the lives of our students.
To: The Morton Panther basketball teams (boys and girls) on their status as Champs at the District 6 games.
To: The winner of the first crossword puzzle contest, sponsored by the Mississippi Spirit newspaper. Xabian Ruano is the first winner of a $20 gift card (Spanish crossword puzzle).
Future puzzles will be published weekly (English or Spanish).
To: Allee Kristen Anderson selected as the 2026 Scott County Miss Hospitality, a student at the University of Southern Mississippi. A native of Lake, graduate of Lake High School, she has earned numerous academic awards. Her future plans include receiving her graduate degree and attending medical school at either UMMC or William Carey University to pursue a career in addiction psychiatry.
To: Little Miss Hospitality, Tyley Elizabeth Neal of Forest.
Prayers and concern for : Bro. Joe Crain, Katherine Tadlock and Mrs. Ann Layton (mother of Anita Webb) and those who are still recovering from damage from recent weather related incidents.
Sympathy to the families of: Mary Ann Banes Neal, Jerry Machael Harvey, William Earl Webb, Sylvester Rankin, Ashley D. Rhodes, Ronnie D. Moore, Aylisha Lee Walker, Boriece Hambrick, Jimmy D. Bailey, Lyle Daniel Richardson and Sue Ann Boozer Miles.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: An opportunity to enjoy a delicious Chili Lunch with additional “fixin’s” and the pleasure of visitin’ with old and new friends was made possible for those attending the Annual Chili Meal provided by the staff of Bank of Forest. This reporter gives a word of appreciation for this event.
Hope you were able to take the day off for the celebration of President’s Day. A long weekend is always appreciated.
