Announcements: From the MSU Extension Sevrice Fall Livestock Newsletter: The 2023 Scott County Livestock Pageant & Ambassador Contest Date-August 24 (Entry Deadline-August 18. Ear Tag Deadline for Beef Cattle Tag, All Sheep/Meat Goat Tags, Market Hog Tags (State Fair Only)-August 14. For more info, to place order for ear tags needed, etc. call 601-469-4241.
A word of appreciation goes out to all who have/are serving in the US Chaplin Corp. These dedicated individuals have served past and present since the 1700s. They do so for all branches of the US Armed Forces regardless of faith both in the field of battle or on home ground. Their relationship with individuals/groups is one of unique service and comfort. For this we proudly stand together and salute each Chaplin.
The Morton Public Library welcomes Marsha Meadows of Polkville to serve as Circulation Manager. In meeting and speaking with Marsha, she reports that she has felt very welcomed to the system as she works with Branch Manager Robert Harris.
Report from Friends of Morton Public Library during the recent quarterly meeting: Proceeds from the combined Bake Sale/Mothers Day-Pioneer Woman Basket-$326. Members express thanks to those who participated with donation of bakes items and Pioneer Woman items, and those who purchased tickets for the “Basket” drawing.
Congratulations to: Beat 1 Supervisor Jackie Bradford on the celebration of his retirement following 24 years of service on the Scott County Board of Supervisors and a total of 32 years of service to Scott County. He was the recipient of Resolutions from the MS House of Representatives Presentation by Representative Tom Miles and Steven Crotwell President of the Scott County Board of Supervisors.
To: Dylan Davis and Maxwell Gainey on being among the 3,000 students granted National Merit Scholarships to attend college where they will receive awards from $500-$2,000. Annually up to four years of undergraduate studies. Both Davis and Gainey have chosen the University of Alabama for probable fields in medicine (Orthopedics-Davis) and Engineering-Gainey. God Bless each of you in your endeavors toward future success.
Prayers and concern for: Bryant Risher, Katie Measells, Bettye Eure, Ronnie Craig, Sadie Kincaid, and continued concern for Sallie Ettien (request of the Mel Roland’s).
Sympathy to he families of: Leo Lloyd and Kitty Colbert.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Bobbie Hodges had a recent, long awaited visit from her niece, Julie Bratvold Banks, her husband Dr. Logan Banks and sons Liam and Zeke. The family has been residents of Burundi, Africa while serving in the Missions Field there for several years. The family will return to their service soon as their son Liam will attend the boarding school available to all missionary families in the country of Kenya, Africa. Bobbie reports that having them with her, sharing so many interesting facts and their talents in music and communication skills were a highlight in her life.
The Morton MHV club members attended Leader Training/County Council meeting at the MSU/Scott County Extension service facility on Tuesday, July 25. Morton member Florence Measells presented the devotion and led in the Pledge to the American flag. The program on “How to make a Terrarium”, was presented by Amanda Blakeney of Simpson County. Diane Kirk, Florence Measells, Frisky Roland, Kathy Warren and Helen Watkins enjoyed a “Dutch Treat” lunch at Wendy’s prior to attending the meeting.
Sittin’ and thinkin’: While reading the front page of “The Clarion Ledger” (edition-Monday, July 24) titled “Larger than Life” my heart memory went on a sad but proud journey. The life of Tony Tadlock, the first white male to play on an athletic field for Jackson State College as a standout member of the football team proudly sporting his #50 uniform jersey was the feature atricle. He was the son of personal friends of this columnist representing Scott County (Ralph Tadlock of Homewood and Mary Jean Boozer Tadlock of the Pulaski Community). His bravery later brought him to heroism as a first responder member of the Flowood Fire Station where he lost his life while on duty there (April 3, 1988) at the age of 30. His name has since been placed on the National Fire Academy and the memorial wall at the MS State Fire Academy. His image and name is on a monument at the Flowood Fire department. Carrying on his legacy is his son who never knew him, Tony Tadlock , Jr. raised by his grandparents Ralph, Jean and mother Holly, who has been written up on many occasions as the coach of the Raymond High basketball team. Successful in this career he has gone on to coach for six MS High School Activities Association boys basketball titles. Just heard that he was nominated as one of eight high school basketball coaches to be in the National High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Haven’t heard the results of the journey for the ones inducted but do know that Tony Tadlock, Jr. was the only representative from Mississippi to be nominated. He has many aunts, uncles and cousins remaining in local towns and communities.
