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Lake Elementary enters phase three of ‘school flip’

By DUSTIN WHITLOCK DUSTIN WHITLOCK
Fri,07/14/17-11:09AM, 4,604 Reads
Lake Elementary has been undergoing a remodel over the last two years with the addition of airbrushed art to the walls of classes, doors, bathrooms, halls, and in some areas outside. Themes include fairy tales in 2nd grade, the great outdoors in 1st grade, and the feature film ‘Up’ in kindergarten.
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Increased wildfire danger

Mon,03/08/21-10:05AM, 4,596 Reads 58,072 Statewide

Low humidity and dry conditions have created an elevated risk of wildfires in Mississippi at this time. Open burning outdoors is discouraged until further notice.
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Arrest Report February 6

Wed,02/06/19-9:10AM, 4,589 Reads
The following individuals were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center January 25 – January 30. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Krystal Lashelle Reid, 35, 94 Reid Rd, Forest, MS, MITTIMUS.
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Beloved coach dies at 81

Wed,09/21/22-11:08AM, 4,589 Reads
‘I was born here, I was raised here, and I’ll be buried here’
Forest lost a true community treasure last week with the death of Gary Lynn Risher — known as Coach to most. Risher died late Thursday at Lackey Convalescent Home from complications of multiple myeloma. He was 81.
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Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 61°F
Min Temp: 38°F
Feels Like: 57°F
Dew Point: 38°F
Humidity: 68%
Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: NNE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
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Visibility: 10 mi
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Moon Rise: 3:07 AM
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