The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) would like to congratulate the Class of 2018 on their upcoming graduation. Specifically, they would like to honor Margarete Gabie Ellis. Ellis, formerly of Forest High School, is the daughter of LeaAnn and Wesley Ellis.
The Forest area Chamber of Commerce held their 2018 Excellence in Academics dinner on May 10 at the Country Club of Jackson. Local students with a cumulative grade point average of 93 or higher were honored at the annual dinner.
Local kids were trying to beat the heat at the Gaddis Park Splash Pad last week. The Splash Pad is now open for summer from 1:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
The following individuals were entered into the docket at the Scott County Detention Center May 24 – May 30. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
James Montique Gray, 25, 612 Birch St, Forest MS, Public Drunk, Burglary, Assault – Domestic Violence.
Mrs. DeEtte “Tump” Jones, age 90 and a resident of Forest passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland after an extended illness.
Mrs. Dora Nell Lindsey, age 89, passed away May 31, 2018 at the Mississippi Care Center of Morton, MS surrounded by her family. She was born on March 22, 1929 to Noah and Mattie Bell Latham of Forkville, MS.
Edwin Doyle Brantley, known to all as Doyle, ended his lifelong journey on May 23, 2018. He was a member of the greatest generation, upon whose watch our Country grew into the greatest nation the world has known. Doyle grew up in Madden, Mississippi along with eight brothers and sisters. His parents were Dr. Frank and Mrs.
Services for Mrs. Marlene Anthony were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Sebastopol.
Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 4 at Milling Funeral Home of Sebastopol with burial in the Old White Plains Cemetery.
Bro. Brett Cooper and Bro. Daniel Richardson officiated.
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VBS is in full swing this week at Union Grove United Methodist Church. VBS is open to the community and if you need transportation please contact me at 601-507-9567.
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