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Flash Floods, Evacuations: How NSW Is Coping with the ‘Rain Bomb’

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Flash Floods, Evacuations: How NSW Is Coping with the ‘Rain Bomb’

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The National Weather Service in Jackson lists the official total of over 4 1/2 inches of rainfall Monday morning, with some forecasters saying in excess of 8 inches fell in certain areas over Scott County. Old Jackson Road, just behind 21 Mart off of Hwy.See the Story

Bitterroot National Forest fire danger rising to 'high'

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Bitterroot National Forest fire danger rising to 'high'

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The fire danger level has been hiked to "high" on the Bitterroot Danger as of Wednesday because of continued hot and dry weather.Forest officials note that under "high" fire danger, fires will begin from most causes and can spread rapidly.Campfires should never be left unattended and should be completely extinguished, Bitterroot National Forest Fire Prevention Officer Russell Buzzell advised.People planning on camping are advised to follow these…Read Article

Chris Allen Baker: Scott County Father Builds Chess Community

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Chris Allen Baker: Scott County Father Builds Chess Community

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Scott County father Chris Baker learned to play chess as an adult when his son taught him the game after school. Baker then established a chess club at the Forest Public Library that is still active and hosts tournaments today. The post Person of the Day | Chris Allen Baker: Scott County Father Builds Local Chess Community appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.Read Article

Forest native one of Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band new drum majors

Four students representing Mississippi and Alabama will lead Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band as drum majors during the 2025-26 academic year including a Forest native, and Forest High School graduate. The 400-plus members of the Famous Maroon Band perform at all Bulldog football games and other significant university functions.Forest, Mississippi · Forest Read Article

School Heads Debate Corporal Punishment

Bring back corporal punishment. This appeal rang loud and clear at the 131st Fiji Principals Association Conference and annual general meeting held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva yesterday. The heads of schools continue to appeal for this to be reintroduced. This call by the Holy Cross College principal, Tomasi Takala, followed the faith-based principle raised by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Jito…Scott County, Mississippi · Scott County See the Story

Top five players with longest unbeaten streak in Chess

Here we take a look at the top five players with longest unbeaten streak in Chess. Magnus Carlsen holds the record with longest streak.Chess · Scott County See the Story

Bell named Forest Police Chief

The City of Forest has a new top cop. Scott County native Steven Bell, 35, took over the position of Chief of Police on April 1, replacing long time chief Will Jones, who retired in December.Forest, Mississippi · Forest Read Article

Local volunteer continues family legacy of service

Cynthia Slaughter Melton describes herself as a professional volunteer. “I like to spend my time helping other people and doing things for them,” says Melton, who serves as Ward 4 alderwoman in the City of Forest and is a retired truancy officer and social worker. “It’s in my blood. It’s a part of me and my legacy.”Volunteering · Forest See the Story

Forest Senior one of two STARs at ERA

East Rankin Academy is excited to again have two students named as Mississippi Economic Council STAR Students! If a school has more than one senior with an overall ACT composite score of 35 or above and an overall average of 93, each student is designated a STAR Student.Forest, Mississippi · Forest Read Article

UPDATE: Bloodsaw claims Forest alderman seat

The unofficial results are in and there will be a new alderman in Forest Ward 1 following the city's Democratic Primary on Tuesday. In a close race Teddy Bloodshaw claimed the seat over incumbent Yolanda White, 74 votes to 63.Democratic Primary · Forest Read Article

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