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Legacy Board of Directors honors six seniors with $1,000 college scholarships

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, READ MORE > 5137 views
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 02:18 PM

Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Phyllis Nicholson who transpired last week. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 1st at Pleasant Hill in Morton. Please keep her family, especially her mother, Mrs. Juanita Tally Horne, in your prayers. W. F. Mapp Funeral Home was in charge.

In preparation for the start of in-classroom learning, the Scott County School District created a COVID-19 DECISION TREE, which helps parents, students and teachers determine what to do if symptoms develop or exposure to the coronavirus occurs.

Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 5994 views
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:00 PM

As teachers returned to their classrooms this week in preparation for the eventual return of students, Governor Tate Reeves finally made a decision to postpone the start of school in parts of Mississippi.where “hot spots” have been declared. Scott County School District and Forest Municipal School District, however, were not named in the executive order so back to school plans locally should proceed as previously announced.

The governor did announce a statewide mask mandate in public gatherings for two weeks “in a push to allow schools to reopen safely.”

State Health Officer Issues Immediate Statewide Order

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 01:39 PM

Harperville News

By Sheila Sanders , READ MORE > 253 views
On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:33 AM

Challenge Accepted

Harperville Baptist Church will add a Sunday School Class to our services beginning next week. Donny McDaniel will be conducting a class in the sanctuary for any and all ages at 10:00 a.m. We will observe social distancing and ask that all participants wear face masks. Our regular 11:00 a.m. worship service will follow in the Fellowship Hall. This class is just another step in our slow return to normalcy. Donny is an excellent teacher, a scholar of the Bible and is always well-prepared. You will be blessed from his message and lesson.

Crout Family Cemetery restored to original state

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:25 PM

A pre-Civil War era cemetery approximately eight miles south of Forest on Hopewell Road has been restored after it was demolished earlier this year to make way for a hunting camp.

Bobby Wilkerson, who’s great-great-grandparents, Emily “Milly” Epting Crout and Jacob Crout, are some of the family members buried there, said in May that he wanted the cemetery returned to the original state. Recently that feat was accomplished.

Records show that Jacob Crout died in 1840 and Milly Crout died in 1865 and were buried in the family cemetery.

Legacy Foundation awards six $1,000 scholarships to local graduates

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 11:49 AM

The Board of Directors of Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. continued its tradition of awarding scholarships to students who have prepared themselves in the academic and community services areas this week.

Politics go national these days

By Charlie Dunagin, READ MORE > 313 views
On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 11:58 AM

The phrase “all politics are local” is most commonly attributed to former U.S. House Speaker Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, D-Massachusetts.

It’s a catchy saying, but it isn’t necessarily so, especially in this day of instant communication through social media and out-of-state political action groups helping fund state candidates.

The reality is that national politics sometimes has a bigger impact on local politics than vice versa.

Forest News

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 11:43 AM

Happy Birthday:

AUG. 5: Tommy Vincent, Wayne Harvey, Harvey Junior Mathis, Dianne Freeman, Gladys Lott, Peggy Burns, Martha Grace Livingston, Jeff Myers, Webb Moulder, Patrick Watson, Nathan Chambers, Donna Clark, Michelle Ladd, Jonathan Gibbs, Tracy Rushing.

AUG. 6: Paula Gray Freeman, Butch Gilbert, Jeffrey Goss, Phil Tate, Jamie Lynn Catalina, Charles Clark.

AUG. 7: Tony Dennis, David Robbins, Thomas Fairchild, Bill Dearman III, Sheila Hatch, Marianna Fountain, Gina Griffin, Michael B. McCusker.

Vowell’s Market Place partners with Make-A-Wish Mississippi

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:32 PM

Shoppers can round up their bills to make wishes come true

Between now and October 31, 2020, Vowell’s Marketplace is partnering with Make-A-Wish Mississippi and the Round It Up America program to make wishes come true.

Arrest Report August 5

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:01 PM

The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between July 24 and July 30, 2020. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

7/24 Anthony Donnell Johnson, 858 Grant Johnson Dr., Morton – Trespassing

7/24 Sami Elbatnigi, 202 Summer St., Walnut Grove – Burglary

7/24 Samuel Dejuan Harris, Jr., 443 Greytown, Lake – DUI/2nd Offense; Careless Driving; No Proof of Auto Insurance; Hold for Other Agency

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State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 19851 views
On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:22 AM

As the spike in coronavirus cases continues statewide in Mississippi, Scott County’s numbers have remained fairly stable, however, local healthcare officials warn that the worst is yet to come for typical critical care issues like heart attack and stroke.

“We got a new order yesterday (from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs) that basically said get ready,” Lackey Memorial Hospital CEO Sydney Sawyer, RN, said Tuesday morning.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Beta Omega Chapter of Meridian, Global Impact Committee donated essential personal hygiene items, educational supplies and snacks to the Excel Community Learning Center in Morton. This was done to render service to displaced families that are dealing with an economic crisis as well as COVID-19. Pictured from Left are Amanda Carter, Martha Kincaid, Marie Harman, Excel Learning Center, Director, Patricia Carr, Manola Erby, Alcorn State University Extension Specialist, Tiffani Jones, and Stephanie Smith.

‘Masks, masks, masks, small groups, and social distancing’

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 17331 views
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:14 AM

Tuesday morning the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) issued a call for a statewide mandate requiring face coverings in public settings, and a local medical professional says that could become a reality in the near future.

“To tell the truth, I see it coming,” Lackey Memorial Hospital CEO Sydney Sawyer, RN said. “The hospitals are full — we’re doing fine here, but ICU beds are full in the hospitals all around the state.”

Students head back to school August 6 in Forest and Scott County Schools

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 15203 views
On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 07:20 AM

Editor’s Note: This information was accurate at press time, however this is a fluid situation and dates can change at any moment.

Area school children are scheduled to return to the classroom next week and teachers and administrators are busy getting classrooms ready and plans in place as the coronavirus continues to plague the nation.

Legacy Board of Directors honors six seniors with $1,000 college scholarships

By Constance Slaughter-Harvey, READ MORE > 5138 views
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 02:18 PM

Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 5995 views
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:00 PM

The governor did announce a statewide mask mandate in public gatherings for two weeks “in a push to allow schools to reopen safely.”

ECCC fully reopens campus

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On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:11 AM

The East Central Community College campus in Decatur fully reopened to students and the general public Monday.

The college’s centers in Philadelphia, Choctaw, Louisville, Forest, and Carthage will reopened to visitors on July 13.

The ECCC campus has been closed to students and visitors since March 16, with classes transitioning to online and alternate delivery formats for the remainder of the spring semester, and both the June and July summer semesters.

McGee to serve as secretary of MASS

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:21 AM

Dr. Tony McGee, superintendent of the Scott County School District, is continuing his service to the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents as secretary of its board of directors.

Arrest Report

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 07:19 AM

The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between Juuly 10 and July 16, 2020. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

a7/17/20 to 7/23/20

7/17 Marvin Cleveland Porter Jr., 1020 Line Creek Rd – Hold for Evaluation

7/17 Randyshia Samone Lockett, 253 S. Little River Rd., Forest – Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony)

7/17 James Naylor, 1613 Hillsboro VFW Rd., Forest – Malicious Mischief, Value <$1000

Arrest Report July 15

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On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:03 AM

The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between June 17 and July 9, 2020. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

6/17 Donte Anthony Lee, 7785 Hwy 483, Ludlow – Indictment; Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony)

6/18 Christopher Donald Bufkin, 801 Hillsboro Rd #B12, Forest – DUI/ 1ST Offense; Permit Unlicensed Person to Drive; No Auto Insurance

6/19 Richard Earl Chaney, 1717 Sycamore St., Morton – Contempt of Court

Pleasant Hill News

By Peggy Lewis , READ MORE > 912 views
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 10:57 AM

Attitudes

Announcements: Scott County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been changed to April 24, 2021 at Roosevelt State Park. Morton inductees are Edgar Simpson, Shay Hodge, Rex Keeton, and McKinley Kincaid.

Excel Community and Learning Center will be holding a free health screening on July 19th 12:30-3:00 courtesy of UMMC Community Health Program and Dr. Penman. Voter Registration will also be available.

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Business leaders asked to require face coverings of customers, employees

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 23911 views
On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 11:48 AM

A standing room crowd of more than 70 masked business leaders gathered in the board room at Forest City Hall last Wednesday to find out what can be done to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 19852 views
On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:22 AM

“We got a new order yesterday (from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs) that basically said get ready,” Lackey Memorial Hospital CEO Sydney Sawyer, RN, said Tuesday morning.

‘Masks, masks, masks, small groups, and social distancing’

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 17332 views
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:14 AM

Students head back to school August 6 in Forest and Scott County Schools

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 15204 views
On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 07:20 AM

Editor’s Note: This information was accurate at press time, however this is a fluid situation and dates can change at any moment.

Forest man wins $20,000 in lottery

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On Wed, 01/29/2020 - 02:37 PM

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its first transfer of $7,621,232.37 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury last week.

At the same time the Lottery Corporation has posted “big” winners to their website and released them to the media. Two of the winners, including a $20,000 jackpot are from Forest.

Although the Lottery Corporation does not publicize the full name of winners, first names, amounts won and the location where tickets were purchased are published regularly.

Forest man charged in Newton County shooting

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On Wed, 04/15/2020 - 10:18 AM

A Forest man and a woman have been charged in connection with the murder of her ex-husband, who was shot while driving on Hwy. 489 April 3.

Newton County Coroner Danny Shoemaker identified the victim as Clay Jim, 51, of Conehatta. He was driving his Cadillac Escalade northbound on Hwy. 489 when he was shot about one mile south of Newton-Conehatta Road north of Lake, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the woods on the west side of the road.

2019 in review

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On Tue, 12/31/2019 - 09:48 AM

As we welcome the year 2020 today, we will reflect back on the eventful year of 2019. This past year saw Scott County get national exposure and attention in August for the HSI/ICE raids on three local chicken plants.

It was a wild weather year in 2019. The unpredictable weather conditions came from opposite ends of the spectrum and every type in between. Scott County had freezes, torrential downpours, a mini drought and a damaging visit from Tropical Storm Olga that left thousands without electricity for days.

City of Forest encourages business owners to require face coverings

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 6433 views
On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 10:53 AM

Although Scott County did not see a spike in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 as did the State Mississippi last week, the numbers locally do continue to rise. In an effort to combat the virus Forest city leaders were scheduled to meet with business owners Wednesday morning for a one-on-one session designed to slow down the spread.

Mother and son charged with child abuse and molestation

By James Phillips, READ MORE > 6353 views
On Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:23 AM

A local mother and son turned themselves in to the Scott County Sheriff’s Department on January 9, after warrants were issued for their arrest on charges of child abuse and child molestation.

Tia Marie Taylor, 39, and Shade Patrick Holmes, 22, both formerly of Forest have been charged with child abuse and child molestation. The charges stem from the alleged abuse and molestation of a child under the age of 10.

Because of the age of the alleged victim, the name has not been revealed.

The Year in Review-Sports

By James Phillips Photo Billy Freeman, READ MORE > 5826 views
On Tue, 12/31/2019 - 09:40 AM

The 2019 sports season was exciting throughout the entire year. Local high school teams made deep playoff runs and the LHS Lady Hornets softball team brought home a state championship with a magical season.

Numerous local high school athletes signed scholarships to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The Defending 2A State Champion Scott Central Rebels fell one game short of making it back to the big game and local players helped one junior college win a national championship. It’s all covered right here in the 2019 Sports Year in Review.

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Lady Hornets finish runner-up in 2A Softball

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On Wed, 05/16/2018 - 09:50 AM

The Lake Lady Hornets Fast Pitch Softball Team capped off great season this past week as runner-up in the 2A State Championship.

The Lady Hornets lost the 2A Girls Fast Pitch Softball championship series 0-2 to St. Patrick High School out of Biloxi. The best-of-three championship series was played at the University of Southern Mississippi on May 10 through May 12. The lady Hornets dropped a pair of heartbreakers 3-2 and 7-5 to the Lady Fighting Irish who were crowned 2A State Champions.

All Tournament

By Billy Freeman, READ MORE > 24295 views
On Wed, 01/17/2018 - 11:05 AM

All Tournament Team Members and Most Valuable Players Orlandra McGee and Vantasia Duncan.

Business leaders asked to require face coverings of customers, employees

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 23912 views
On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 11:48 AM

A standing room crowd of more than 70 masked business leaders gathered in the board room at Forest City Hall last Wednesday to find out what can be done to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Most Valuable

By Billy Freeman, READ MORE > 21348 views
On Wed, 01/17/2018 - 11:03 AM

All Tournament Team Members and Most Valuable Players Diwun Black and Keziah Wash.

I Can Fly

By Billy Freeman, READ MORE > 21157 views
On Wed, 12/06/2017 - 11:19 AM

The Forest Bearcats lost their Saturay Soccer match to Ridgeland 4-3 but not before Senior Taylor Carnley took this flying leap.

Teacher of the Year

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On Wed, 01/17/2018 - 10:48 AM

Forest School District Teachers of the year awards from left are Lindsay White Middle School English teacher, Robin Sistruck was also recognized for being district teacher of the year for the elementary school, and Katherine Grisham who received the award for the High School

State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds

By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 19853 views
On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:22 AM

“We got a new order yesterday (from State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs) that basically said get ready,” Lackey Memorial Hospital CEO Sydney Sawyer, RN, said Tuesday morning.

Signs with ECCC

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On Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:09 AM

Payton Rogers of the Forest High School football team signed with East Central Community College. Pictured with Payton are his dad, Trey Rogers, his sister, Alana Rogers and his momCarrie Rogers.

Favorably impressed by the President

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On Wed, 01/17/2018 - 10:54 AM

Dear Editor:

The incessant rant by those in the mainstream media calling into question President Donald J. Trump’s mental state strongly suggests that it is they and not the president who need to see a shrink!

Any rational person has to be favorably impressed by the President’s accomplishments during the first year of his administration: these would include a vast improvement in the economy and a reduction in the number of illegal aliens.

Oliver B. Triplett, III

Forest

Cats vs. Cats

By Billy Freeman, READ MORE > 18901 views
On Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:15 AM

Sebastopol catcher, Mike Harper, makes the tag on Forest’s Dylan Grayson in last week’s inter-county diamond action. The Bobcats defeated the Bearcats in a close one, 5-4.