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Final proposal approved for futher broadband buildout
Thu,02/19/26-10:32AM , 232 Reads
Mississippi has received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high‑speed internet. Work is currently underway in Scott County north of Forest.
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Chad Harrison appointed new SCSD Super as of July 1
Thu,02/19/26-10:31AM , 569 Reads
He replaces Allen Lumpkin who announced his retirement last week
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Anderson named Miss Hospitality
Thu,02/19/26-10:30AM , 724 Reads
Allee Kristen Anderson has been selected as the 2026 Scott County Miss Hospitality, and will represent the county in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition in Hattiesburg in July, and serving as an ambassador for Scott County throughout the year.
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On the east side
Thu,02/19/26-10:17AM , 13 Reads
Work continues on this new construction brining a gas and convenience store to the east side of Forest for the first time in decades.

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Forest, 39074, MS

Current Temp

79°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 1%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 56°F
Feels Like: 81°F
Dew Point: 59°F
Humidity: 96%
Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM

Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 42%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 59°F
Moon Rise: 5:12 AM
Moon Set: 3:50 PM

Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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