Announcements: We Care Missions Food Distribution is scheduled for Friday, February 8 and Friday. February 22 from 10 a.m.12 noon at Morton United Methodist Church.
Don’t forget that Morton Homemaker Volunteers will meet at Morton Public Library on Wednesday, February 7 beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments are served.
Those wishing to participate in the Miss Morton Pageant must pay the entrance fee of $40. (second entry in a family-$35) by Tuesday, February 20. For your convenience you may pay at Morton Chamber of Commerce office (bin on the wall), Morton High School, Morton Finance office and Creative Formals.
On Monday, February 5th Scott County SWCD will be giving away free trees at the USDA Service Center, Forest. Time-from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. Species available are: Cherrybark, oak, bald cypress, Nutall, sawtooth oak, crepe myrtle, dogwood, pines, etc.
Congratulations to: MHS Girls Basketball Team on, once again, named # 10 in the state with a 20-1 season as reported in “The Clarion Ledger” sports section, Tuesday, January 23.
To: Senior members of the MHS Soccer Team 2024, recognized by the school: Elvis Balthazar, Emmanuel Reyes, Bryan Torres, Maylom Castillo, Christian Vega, Henry Lopea, Tara Leggett, Marli Castillo and Allie Johnson.
To: those ERA Upper Band students named to the Gold Honors Band at the 2024 MAIS Band Clinic. They are: Zhiyl Zheng, Sarah Blake Thornton, Lydia Collip, Leah Collip, Regina Zheng, Corbin Cofer, Audrey Hawk, Cason Patrick, Paige Mayette and Trey Ogden.
Prayers and concern for: Rita Fay Richardson, Paula Moncrief Whitlock and continued concern for Jeff White and Florence Measells.
Sympathy to the families of Dr. James Noble Anderson, Sr. (brother-in-law of Judge Tom Lee), Nancy Pauline Faulkner, William Glen Shoemaker, Ella Lu Usry McCraw (native of Morton), Lisa Ann McCrory McGehee, Randy Keith Thrash, Linda Diane Wilkerson, Opal Munn Everitt, Jean Sistrunk and Eugenia Clare Watson.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Members of the Morton Chamber of Commerce and guests attended the 64th Annual Meeting at Morton Activities Center-Farris Park. The evening began with young ladies, members of the MHS Beta Club serving a delicious Steak meal with all of the trimmings, prepared by Billy Meeks’ catering team. The Call to Order by Chamber President, Gordy Herring, with Fred Johnson delivering the Invocation. The guest Speaker was Knox Ross of Pelahatchie who made a very interesting talk on the accomplishments by the Morton businesses and citizens. The incoming president, Tina Adcox was welcomed to serve the 65th year of the Chamber then recognized the 2024 Board of directors Evan Derrick, Tito Echiburu, Pam Holman, Tyler Hines, Courtney Norris, Jamie Ross, Beverly Tadlock and newly elected members-Karen Callahan, Tom Miles, Barbara McBride, Jimmy Steadman and Tara Yates. Award Plaques honoring the service of the Retiring Directors were presented to the retirees. A very special Award of Appreciation was presented to Martha Rogers for her many years of service to the Chamber (President-1995 and 2004) and the citizens of Morton. President Tina gave remarks of appreciation for the honor to serve and Mayor Gerald Keeton gave a report on the ongoing progress of city of Morton and appreciation to the Morton Chamber of Commerce and his constituents. Other officers on the 2024 team are Vice President-Jimmy Brown and Executive Director-Lisa Alford (also honored for her hard work and dedication to the many varied programs sponsored the organization.)
