The Scott County Sheriff’s Department has three suspects in custody in connection to the Latasha Johnson murder investigation. “We currently have three individuals in custody and all three individuals are charged with felony accessory after the fact in connection with Mrs. Johnson’s murder,” Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee said.
The Morton Panthers knew they would have their work cut out for them this past Friday night when the undefeated Winona Tigers came to town. This was Winona’s second trip to Scott County in as many weeks, and they were able to head back north both times with a win.
The Sebastopol Bobcats made the trip to Louisville to face the Nanih Waiya Warriors this past Friday night. The Bobcats entered the game with a record 1-0 in conference and looked to make that 2 conference wins in a row.
The Mississippi Legislature passed the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act in a special session that went well into the morning two weeks ago, and the passage of this bill will provide additional monies to all counties and municipalities throughout the state to be spent directly on local infrastructure.
The Forest Bearcats hosted the Florence Eagles for homecoming this past Friday night. The Bearcats came into the game looking for a win to stop their two-game losing streak.
Students at Morton High School can now delve into a whole new world of learning, a virtual reality learning world.
Over the preceding decade the lessons being taught and pushed upon children at school have become very troublesome. Children are sent to school to learn about the foundations of everything, but should not be subjected to teachers and school administrators’ personal political views and beliefs.
The undefeated Scott Central Rebels traveled to Lauderdale County last Friday night to take on the SE Lauderdale Tigers on their home field. The Rebels were looking to move to 5-0 on the season and they were not going to let the Tigers get in their way.
Happy Birthday:
Sept. 19 Sandra Bridges, Jetty Gary, Ken Sebren, Barbara Williamson, Kevin Langston, Mrs. Marion Thrasher, Dr. Sid W. Bondurant, Mrs. Lovett Weems, Jr., Debra Ann Moore, Kay King, Todd Belt
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“Moreover let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance.” Romans 5:3
Graveside services for Mr. Charles “Charlie” Max Hardin, Sr. were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Neshoba County. Rev. John Sharp officiated.
Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Milling Funeral Home of Sebastopol.
Scott Central Homecoming is Sept. 17
The Scott Central Rebels continued their winning record with the defeat of Morton on Thursday night with a final score of 41-7. Scott Central will travel to Newton County this Friday with plans to add another win to their record.
Over the preceding decade the lessons being taught and pushed upon children at school have become very troublesome. Children are sent to school to learn about the foundations of everything, but should not be subjected to teachers and school administrators’ personal political views and beliefs.
The undefeated Scott Central Rebels traveled to Lauderdale County last Friday night to take on the SE Lauderdale Tigers on their home field. The Rebels were looking to move to 5-0 on the season and they were not going to let the Tigers get in their way.
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Mark your calendar for fall revivals
August 26
Parkway Baptist Church in Morton homecoming celebration will be August 26th at 10:30.
August 31
The Lake Hornets invited the Clarkdale Bulldogs to their home field this past Friday night for a non-conference game, but the Hornets were not nice host as they beat-up on the Bulldogs from the beginning.
God is good all the time
Forest UMC held their annual rummage sale to benefit the mission trip to Belize last week. Pictured in no specific order are Micheal Regan, Dewayne Delaet, Bobbie Ragen, Martha Eppostein, Mitzi Breland, Mary Jones, and Ignocio Costillo.
Al Bergin lives a mile from the Clearview landfill in south Scott County and says there are times he can’t even leave his house. “On some days going outside is not an option because of the heavy cloud of odor that fills the air,” Bergin said.
Fisher Boykin and Bo Wilson await the release of the greased pig Saturday during Sebastopolooza.
Some Scott County residents and businesses could be facing higher power bills in 2018.
Forest Community Arts and Forest Downtown Development proudly announce the imminent arrival of highly anticipated celebrity guests, Robert St. John and Wyatt Waters, and are thrilled to host a book-signing event to launch their newest collaboration: A Mississippi Palate: Heritage Cuisine and Watercolors of Home.
The following persons were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center October 6 - 10. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law:
The Scott County Forestry Association Banquet will be held Thursday, October 26 at Roosevelt State Park Lodge. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meal and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please call the Scott County Extension Office at 601-469-4241 by October 16 to register for the banquet.
The Forest Bearcats captured the 2018 Scott County basketball tournament Saturday Night with a 50-46 Victory over Scott Central.
After a slow start for the Bearcats they regained their strength took another breath and overcame the Rebels after being down 20-2 before the half.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Davis Stringer, III of Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wayne Robinson of Standing Pine announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Brenna Robinson to Matthew Thomas Brown, of Pearl. Matthew is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brown of Brandon.
The Mississippi Statewide Accountability System Report that includes both the Forest Municipal School District and the Scott County School District was released last week.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Department began accepting donations Monday in their second annualy Sheriff’s Toy Drive. There is a drop off box at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department in the lobby which is open to the public 24 hours a day. There will be a small drop box at Petals & More in Forest.
On Sunday, November 26, 2017, at approximately 1:15 p.m., La Bendicion convenience store was robbed by two individuals with handguns.
Anyone with any information on the identities of either of these two individuals should contact Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-TIPS or the Forest Police Department at (601) 469-4141.
All Tournament Team Members and Most Valuable Players Orlandra McGee and Vantasia Duncan.
The Circuit Court of Scott County, Mississippi cases for trial under the Honorable Judge Collins. The following cases be set for trial and/or disposition in the February, 2018, term of Circuit Court of Scott County, Mississippi, as follow:
First Monday January 29, 2018
Residents in the vicinity of North Homewood Road and Highway 501 in Forest are having an odorous experience due to a bad bouquet on the breezes blowing their way. Waste Management Clearview Landfill, located about five miles away on Mudline Road in Lake, is apparently having some challenges in putting a lid on this pungency.
All Tournament Team Members and Most Valuable Players Diwun Black and Keziah Wash.
The American Legion Post #9 of Forest will sponsor Dr. David M. Walker as orator at the Veteran’s Day Program at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 10 at the Scott County Courthouse.
Human development and family science major Victoria Vivians of Forest will reign this week as 2017 Homecoming Queen at Mississippi State University.
On October 25 Tyson Foods, Inc. in Forest, held a Safety Event to celebrate the achievement of reaching one-million man-hours without incident. The Scott County Times was invited to come be a part of the party.
The Forest Bearcats lost their Saturay Soccer match to Ridgeland 4-3 but not before Senior Taylor Carnley took this flying leap.
