Our prayers are with the family of Mrs. Rosie Hamilton of Flint, MI who passed last week. Please keep her family in your prayers, especially her sister, Mrs. Annie Ickom of Forest.
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Kenneth Brumfield whose life will be honored on Saturday, November 23rd at 11:00 at Evans Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is Friday, November 22nd from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Evans Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Please keep the family of Mrs. Lillie R. Shepard in your prayers. Her life will be honored on Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Sylvester U. M. Church. Visitation will be on Friday, November 22nd from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Evans Memorial Funeral Home.
Please continue to remember our readers who are experiencing health challenges, some of whom have improved, namely, Robert Jennings, Rita Wash, Dorothy Pinkston, Wells Gray, Gail Lee, McArthur Cotton, Don Bell, Margaret Wodetzki, Connie Sorey, LaToya and Q. McClendon, Bobby Carter, Martha Reed, Jo Taylor, Melvin Hodge, Linnie K. Lofton, Ruby Warnsley, Iris O’Neal Gray Warnsley, Deon May, Jr., Shelley Joseph, Vera Patrick, C. J. Polk, McArthur Robinson, Jamisha Benton, Irene Lyles, Nancy Myers, Travis Ward, Eleanor Longmire, Rubin and Belsy Ruiz, Curtis Derrick, Jordan Crump, Albert Lee Payton, Kenard Bowie, Jr., Connie Lewis Williams, Mary Bobbitt, Rev. Floyd McConnell, Thomas Anderson, Cliff Qualls, Jr., Kristie Ware, Virginia Hannah, LeReece Crimm, Lavell Stewart, Ledora Benton, Henry Patrick, Lucy V. Moore, Sidney Ellis, Sammie Jean Webb, Anderson “Yellow” Stingley, Dorothy Mae Patrick Tigar, London Thompson, Melba Dixon, Mitch and Mary Nichols, Lucille Flex, Laura Jackson, Roseann Lynn, Eunice Slaughter, Viola Morgan, Lillian Gray, Jean Bates, Tomi Reed Smith, Tommy Rankin, Ruby Rhodes, Nicholas Jones, John Norman, Renea Taylor, James Earl Nickson, Juanita Jones, Elijah Ickom, Vernette Owens, Diane Williams, Dashell Earnest, Sherry Holmes, Will Hughes, Billy Jack Evans, Otha Herrington, Robert Loper, Tony Chance, Annie Curry, Miriam Mejia, Margaret Davis, Ruby Helen White, Ken Ormond, Eileen Ickom, Annie Ickom, and Symone Ickom and other readers who are facing health challenges.
As our community prepares for the Thanksgiving season, our thoughts seem to focus on those among us who are without the basics such as clothing, food, housing and other necessities. While we share and expect no publicity regarding our actions, we, at Legacy and Slaughter Foundations, salute those who share and serve others without any expectation of recognition, reward or publicity. We salute local churches and ministries for serving as the hands and feet of Jesus during the season; Mrs. Shira Fenderson and her Americold staff for their assistance; El Pueblo and staff for reaching out to those in need and providing basic necessities; Alderwoman Cynthia Slaughter Melton for serving residents at Lackey Convalescent Home on a monthly basis; Veterans who continue to serve our community by helping others; Mrs. Bonnie Stowers for reaching out and providing assistance (food) year-round to those in need; and lastly, Supervisor Joe McGee for reaching out and providing delicious sweet potatoes to many in our communities. We appreciate our partnership with him and challenge other entities and officials to reach out, especially during this Thanksgiving season, and provide and protect those who are among the most vulnerable. If our readers want to share their appreciation for businesses, officials, or individuals who reach out and serve others, please contact us at leacef@aol.com.
Constance Slaughter-Harvey was the guest lecturer for the Political and Voting Rights class at the University of MS School of Law. She addressed Professor Jade Craig’s class on November 12th and continued the tradition of speaking to law students there after 16 years of speaking to former professor Michael Hoffenheimer’s Conflicts of Law classes. He and his wife Dr. Louann Buchanan now reside in Asheville, NC.
Veterans were honored, appreciated and acknowledged by the Forest Municipal School District on Veterans’ Day. Superintendent Dr. Melanie Nelson thanked all Veterans and recognized Rev. Tim Ringo and other FMSD Veteran employees. Program participants were Jayden Cox, Josselyne Jones, Leonor Jimenez, Staff Sgt. Shaw, Staff Sgt. Brister, Nyah Davis, Jenny Gabriel Morales, Marcos Morales, Alissyia Harper, and Matthew Wade. Following the reception and refreshments, the Veteran Honorees traveled to the Scott County Courthouse for the Hoisting of the Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony. Participants were Bill Lovett, Gary Robinson, Tom Wilson, Christy McMillian, Terry McMillian, Martha and Robert Kincaid. In addition to the attendance of Veterans and their families, local officials present were Tom Miles, Cynthia Slaughter Melton, Charles Longmire and Mattye Evans. Thank you Veterans for your service and sacrifices!
Congratulations to the Forest Bearcats on their recent win against Lanier Bulldogs this past weekend. We’re pulling for their victory and championship this Friday at 7:00 p.m. against Quitman. Way to go Bearcats!
Congratulations to Jackson State Tigers who now wear the title of SWAC Eastern Division Champions!!!
Congratulations to the New Bethel M. B. Church family on the Celebration of their 92nd Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 17th with Rev. Ralph James, Pastor of Mt Moriah M.B. Church serving as the guest speaker. He was introduced by his First Lady. The theme was “God’s Church Built Upon the Solid Rock – Jesus.” Mother Susie Jackson Boyd was the Program Guide. Other program participants were Sister Isabella Morales, Brother Jason Smith, Mother Dorothy Smith, and Pastor Vincent Hopkins. Beautiful music was provided by the Mt. Moriah Choir and the New Bethel Mass Choir. It was a beautiful anniversary celebration that was filled with challenging messages and much love. The meal was delicious, and the hospitality was great.
MHV – Cluster Club members met November 12th at the MS State Scott County Building. Louella McConnell was the hostess for the November meeting where the theme was “What Are We Thankful For?” She provided devotion which included a beautiful solo, followed by members expressing foundations of thankful blessings. A delicious meal was provided by McConnell and Desaree Bradford. Members attending were Cynthia Melton, Dorothy Strong, Connie Wash, Carolyn Macon, Ester Perry, and Dorothy “Dale” Bradford. The November babies were Desaree Bradford, McConnell and Carter.
The Scott County MHV Club met on November 15th at the MS State Extension Office. During this MHV Christmas Ornament Swap, members exchanged Christmas ornaments and enjoyed delicious finger foods, fun and fellowship. In their absence, members Bobbie Carter and Connie Wash donated ornaments. The winner of the ornament games was Annie Brown. Thanks to Elizabeth Easterling and Jason Hurdle for their assistance. Members present were Morton Kathy Warren, Sharon Smith, Sig Miles, Mary Cooper, Judy Stegall, Frisky Roland, Sarah Huff, Helen Watkins and Florence Measells; Cluster Cynthia Melton and Dorothy Strong; Ringold Zettie Walters, Gwen Nichols, and Carolyn Harrell; and guest Annie Brown.
The Forest Public Library Roundtable Discussion (“Slow History: The Kind That Takes Time”) was held on November 16th and Forest Librarian Dianne McLaurin facilitated the discussion. Among those participating as panelists were banker Gene Walker, former librarian Shawna Alexander, and Scott County Times columnists Sibyl Gordy and Constance Slaughter-Harvey. Also participating was Mrs. Mary Ward Bounds, daughter of the late Alderman Imogene Ward who was the first African American Alderman in Morton. He and the first African American Forest Alderman W. L. Slaughter were elected in 1977. There were presentations (exhibits) and discussions regarding the “recorded history” of the growth of the county prior to 1930. Concerns and questions were raised regarding the total representation of all segments of the community as well as the county’s history (diversity) as recorded and catalogued in the library. The discussion was lively and stimulating and we’re looking forward to another Slow History Round Table Discussion.
Happy Birthday greetings to November babies born during the 4th week, namely Abraham Perez (23), Brett Hollingsworth and Jacendric Nicks (25), Louella McConnell (26), Rev. Henry Patrick and Ephraim Ringo (27), Tylashia Pinkston (29), and Dr. Selika Sweet and Francis Patrick (30).
Quiz Teasers will return next week.
