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Arrest Report

Wed,09/09/20-3:24PM, 5,471 Reads
The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between August 28 and September 2, 2020. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Arrest Report June 13

Wed,06/13/18-9:50AM, 5,466 Reads
The following individuals were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center May 31 – June 6. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Howard L. Smith, 20, 119 Rose Street, Forest MS, Contempt of Court/Failure to pay fines/restitution
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St. Matthew’s church to hold final service, capping 38 years in county

Thu,09/17/20-1:51PM, 5,459 Reads
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Forest will conclude the final chapter in its 38-year history in October with its last service and closure.
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Though officials have not accused him of a crime, Brett Favre said he would refund the welfare money and made an initial payment of $500,000.

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Brett Favre hasn’t returned welfare funds as promised a year ago

By ANNA WOLFE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY ANNA WOLFE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,05/06/21-3:53PM, 5,454 Reads 179,274 Statewide
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre has not repaid $600,000 he received in Mississippi welfare money after promising one year ago that he would.
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Forest, 39074, MS

Current Temp

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 66°F
Feels Like: 80°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: WSW
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 94%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
Moon Rise: 10:21 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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