Industry-leading defense contractor Raytheon broke ground on its new radar production facility in Forest last week. The project, announced in May, is a $100-million corporate investment, which will create dozens of jobs at Raytheon’s Forest campus over the next five years.
City of Morton Mayor Gerald Keeton announced the approval of a Mississippi Development Authority Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $444,658 for Morton.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner the preparations for the holiday season are well underway and Creative Christmas will kick off the season tomorrow.
The following individuals were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center November 1 – November 7. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Jermaine Hughes, 35, 1693 VFW Rd, Forest MS, Larceny-Petty-Attempted.
Kenneth J. Patrick, 60, 332 Watson Dr., Forest MS, Old Fines.
The Scott Central Rebels had another dominating performance last Friday night in their 34-0 2A playoff victory over the South Delta Bulldogs. The Rebels again came out of the gates running and before the visiting Bulldogs knew what hit them the Rebels had jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.
After more than a year of campaigning, debates and politicking, the citizens of the United States and Scott County have spoken. The voices of an estimated record 113 million voters were heard nationwide during the 2018 midterm election held November 6. After all is said and done the Democrats will have taken control of the U.S.
I sit here at my desk on this Monday morning writing this article and pushing the limits of my deadline once again. The election season and continuous stump speeches and politicking is over for the most part. Except for the races in Arizona, Florida and Georgia where they continue to mysteriously find new votes with each new day.
The Lake Hornets entered last Friday nights game against the visiting Eupora Eagles with high confidence after knocking off a No. 1 seed in East Union the prior week. This week the Hornets had the luxury of playing on their home field and were looking to punch their ticket to the third round of the 2A playoffs with a big win.
You know it’s going to be a good day when the front doorbell rings at the office and you hear a big booming voice proclaim, “where’s the turnip man?” That means Mrs. Martha Reed has come to town and has more likely than not brought along a mess of fresh greens, with some nice size turnips attached.
Forest Baptist Church, Forest United Methodist Church, Forest Presbyterian Church, Embrace, Hillcrest Independent Methodist Church, and Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church will come together for a Community Thanksgiving Service this Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Forest Baptist Church
A hankering for sweet potatoes and fresh turnip greens last week prompted me to head down Highway 35 South to the little fruit and vegetable stand on that end of town. Once there, my hankering was easily taken care of, and I also realized I had a hankering for some tomatoes. That additional hankering was cured as well.
Happy Birthday:
Nov. 7: Mike Sorey, Mike Gould, Shauna Keyes, Johnny Rhodes, Brenda Brown Powe, Butch Barton, David Chamblee, Nell Shirley, Leonard Smith, Jason Driskell.
Scott Central High School senior Chryselynn Martin signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Hinds Community College in Raymond next fall. Pictured here at the signing ceremony seated from the left are: D.J. Martin, father; Chryselynn Martin and Christy Martin, mother.
David Williamson, age 53 and a resident of Forest, was born in Jackson on May 31, 1965, and passed away at Hospice Ministries at Ridgeland, on October 17, 2018 at the age of 53 after an extended illness.
Sebastopol announced their 2018 Homecoming Queen as Haven Morehead during Homecoming festivities October 26. She is pictured here with her father Chad Morehead and 2017 Homecoming Queen Sarah Jones.
Douglas Mack Hord, 20, of Raleigh, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 20, 2018, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was born Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Northport, Alabama.
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Congratulations to Haven Moorehead, 2018 Sebastopol School Homecoming Queen.
Daylight Saving time ends this weekend: turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.
Our prayers are with the family of the late Ms. Gwendolyn Faye Lindsey who transitioned Thursday, October 25th and will be memorialized Saturday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Concord M. B. Church. Evans Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Our community is saddened by the death of Mrs. Pauline Boyd of Morton who transpired Saturday, November 3rd. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel M. B. Church in Morton. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Mississippi Blood Services will be holding a blood drive with Sebastopol High School on Wednesday, November 29, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The MBS Donor Coach will be at the school. Donors will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last). Donors can now check their overall cholesterol levels on their MBSConnect account.
Mr. Luis Hernandez and Ms. Jennifer Nichols received Positive Office Referrals for their early morning shining attitudes at Morton Elementary School.
The City of Forest Animal Control shelter sits a couple hundred yards off Bishop Ln in a remote part of the city. Many people questioned about the shelter did not even know it exists and most of those individuals have been living here their entire life.
Announcements: We Care Missions Food Distribution dates for March are Friday, March 9 and Friday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon at Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street. Those eligible for the program must have all required documentation with them.
Happy Birthday:
Feb 14 Don Healy, Jean Amis, Cynthia Hunter, Caroline Lanthrip, Mike Gaddis, Mindy Chambers, David Smith, Nancy Witshire, Junior Pryor, Mary Grace Harallson Schwab, Rev. John Case, Teresa Packer, Kent Young, Gladys Willison, Dewayne Hawkins, Elan Powell, Tracy Risher
Mississippi has an acute shortage of school teachers, especially in impoverished districts, and it’s tempting to look at stopgap measures to alleviate the problem.
But lowering the requirements to get a license to teach isn’t the way to do it.
Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Robertson, pictured with Tommy Miles, were recognized as Grand Marshalls during the Morton Christmas Parade on December 4.
At least a dozen youth will be visiting Scott County December 8-9 for an annual hunting experience and fundraiser through Hope Outdoors Ministries.
The following persons were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center February 28 - March 7. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Jennifer Bell French and son, Luke, celebrating Dr. Seuss week at Morton Elementary.
All Tournament Team Members and Most Valuable Players Orlandra McGee and Vantasia Duncan.
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.
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
All Tournament Team Members and Most Valuable Players Diwun Black and Keziah Wash.
The Forest Bearcats lost their Saturay Soccer match to Ridgeland 4-3 but not before Senior Taylor Carnley took this flying leap.
Human development and family science major Victoria Vivians of Forest will reign this week as 2017 Homecoming Queen at Mississippi State University.
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.
Forest School District Teachers of the year awards from left are Lindsay White Middle School English teacher, Robin Sistruck was also recognized for being district teacher of the year for the elementary school, and Katherine Grisham who received the award for the High School
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.
Born August 26, 1934 — joined her Lord and Savior face to face November 9, 2018.
Dr. and Mrs. Randy Reynolds of Forest, Mississippi announce the engagement and approaching... READ MORE