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Don’t stomp any fires on Halloween night
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 7,889 Reads
On Wed, 10/25/2017 - 11:01 AM

Folks my age and older — some younger too I suppose — are always talking about how different things are today than when we were kids. It’s pretty much a never ending cycle. Our parents said it about us, we said it about our kids and they’ll probably say the same thing about their kids.

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The bells of summer have tolled
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 5,411 Reads
On Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:32 AM

The bells of summer have tolled once again. School’s back in session and for the first time in over 20 years I don’t have a dog in the race. Or, make that a child. I do, however, still have a wife working in the classroom.

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Walking and Poetry
By Dustin Whitlock, READ MORE > 3,513 Reads
On Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:31 AM

You discover new things about yourself when you start a new job. I have found that sitting at a desk for eight hours is neither practical or good for my body. I have been taking every chance to make inquiries around downtown Forest in person like it is 1957. Outside, it is still August, 1957.

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Things, they have changed in 36 years
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 3,666 Reads
On Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:03 AM

It was 36 years ago today, August 2nd, 1981, that the music played and the bride walked down the aisle of Sebastopol Methodist Church to become my wife. What a wonderful day that was.

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Reviewing Movies
By Dustin Whitlock, READ MORE > 4,241 Reads
On Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:01 AM

You may have noticed we will be including a movie review in the paper some weeks. And you may have noticed that I am rating movies on a grade-letter scale. The reason I do this is two-fold — one, because everyone understands letter-grades; and two, because if you grade on a scale of 100, readers are not sure what average means.

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Hopefully it will be smooth sailing before long
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 3,271 Reads
On Wed, 07/26/2017 - 12:24 PM

Beware the intersections on Highway 80 in Forest. That’s what I’ve been preaching for a little over a week now. Beware!

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Prescription for DNC
By Dustin Whitlock, READ MORE > 3,715 Reads
On Wed, 07/26/2017 - 12:23 PM

A couple of weeks ago I drew a cartoon of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, illustrating the weight of her brand upon the national party. The Democrat Party needs new leadership in Washington. And when 2020 comes around, the party needs to present a candidate of a new generation — a candidate with a connection to the future.

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Squirrels, chipmunks and file tail rats be gone
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 3,765 Reads
On Wed, 07/19/2017 - 10:51 AM

It’s not like it’s breaking news or anything, but the old tomato crop ain’t doing real good again this year at the Beeland house. I don’t really even care any more. If I did, but I don’t, I suppose I’d try a little harder to cultivate, water and fertilize. Well we haven’t really had to worry about that watering part this year.

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Obesity and the Return of the Bicycle
By Dustin Whitlock, READ MORE > 3,464 Reads
On Wed, 07/19/2017 - 10:48 AM

You might have turned on the television news lately and were reminded that our health care system continues to be a hot mess.

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New Mississippi coast just isn’t the same
By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 5,132 Reads
On Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:43 AM

Having just returned from a four- day business meeting/convention on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I have to admit it just isn’t like it was down there in the good ole days. Casinos may have been good for the economy back in the ‘90s, but today some of them are run down, dark and stinky.

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Community Laments Violent Siege/Insurrection on National Capitol

We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mr. Courtney “Trell” Jones on Tuesday, January 5th.  … READ MORE

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Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.

You’ve probably heard this said many different ways by many different football players, coaches and… READ MORE

In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
All Region team rosters heavy with Scott County athletes
Bobcats, Rebels advance in 2020 MHSAA playoffs
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Bettye J. Gorrie

A private service for Ms. Betty J. Gorrie was held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at… READ MORE

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Alice Faye Boykin
Jerry “Pop” Cooper
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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics… READ MORE

Trump pardons Gov. Reeves campaign staffer, other Mississippians
MDOC sanitization efforts making Mississippi prisons among safest for COVID-19
Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest
Continued assistance for unemployed workers announced
SBA Announces Approval of About 60,000 PPP Loan Applications

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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

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Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments
Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs
Mask and Social Distancing order extended by governor
Wicker Celebrates ‘Green Run’ Test At Stennis Space Center

Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be… READ MORE

Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties
Former Legislator Nolan Mettetal dies at 75
Hosemann wants to delay 2021 session as COVID-19 spikes. House leaders remain hesitant.

Governor issues order to limit attendance at extracurricular events

Scott County and Forest Municipal School students have been back in the classroom on a staggered or… READ MORE

Positive coronavirus numbers slow as Scott County surpasses 1,000 mark
Business leaders asked to require face coverings of customers, employees
COVID-19 delayed bridge work to resume
Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves
State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds

Governor issues order to limit attendance at extracurricular events

Scott County and Forest Municipal School students have been back in the classroom on a staggered or… READ MORE

Positive coronavirus numbers slow as Scott County surpasses 1,000 mark
Business leaders asked to require face coverings of customers, employees
COVID-19 delayed bridge work to resume
Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves
State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds

 

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SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads

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Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
Bills filed to address state testing in public schools
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
Observations as the new year begins
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Weddings and Engagements

Miss Ware, Mr. Whittington to exchange vows

Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Cindy Ware of Lake and Ms. Shelia Ware of Sebastopol proudly announce the… READ MORE

Miss Cox, Mr. Maner To Wed
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