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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

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

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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.Read Article

Bell named Forest Police Chief

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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.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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