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COVID-19 testing at all time high in Lackey Drive-thru Clinic

Tue,12/01/20-4:34PM, 5,391 Reads
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At the same time Governor Tate Reeves put Scott County back under a social distancing and mask mandate, local health experts say they are seeing potential cases of COVID-19 rising rapidly.
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Arrest Report August 9

Wed,08/09/17-11:22AM, 5,385 Reads
The following persons were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center July 26- August 3. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law:
Arrest Report 7/26-8/3
Erin Danielle Burnside, 33, 896 Hwy. 25 N., Carthage, county warrant- malicious mischief
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Ribbon Cutting

Thu,07/23/20-9:17AM, 5,373 Reads
Pictured at the recent grand opening of Olivia Jane, a boutique featuring an array of vendors in downtown Forest, are Tina Adcox, Rebecca Hollingsworth, Olivia Triplett, Renae Savell, Mayor Nancy Chambers, Kelly Davis, Janet Culpepper cutting the ribbon, Stephanie Roberts, Sarah King, Lacy Brantley, Jenny Simmons, Brooke Crenshaw and Becky Faulk
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2020 Forest Citizens of the year Nelda and Gary Richer are pictured with most of their family. Front row, Buck Risher, Nelda Risher, Gary Risher and Piper Naudin. Center, Casey Risher Quick, Tracy Ladd Risher, Jan Risher, and Greer Naudin. Back, Robin Riser, Taylor Quick, Julio Naudin, Stephanie Hathcoat Risher, Rusty Risher, Jake Risher.

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Nelda and Gary Risher named Forest Citizens of the Year for 2020

Thu,12/03/20-11:37AM, 5,361 Reads
Drive-by celebration set for Friday from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.
For decades, when Nelda and Gary Risher have hosted out-of-town guests, Gary has required most to join him for a tour of Forest.
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Current Temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 63°F
Feels Like: 73°F
Dew Point: 68°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 53%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
Moon Rise: 10:21 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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