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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit There’s something about seeing those big yellow school buses rolling through town that lets you know summer is winding down. Before long, students across the Scott County School District will be heading back to class, and here in Morton and surrounding areas, our roads will once again be filled with…
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Arrest Reports for July 25, 2026 – August 2, 2026 Scott County Sheriff’s Department July 25 D’shawn Weathersby, 34, open container, FTA/warrant, DUI/refusal, no insurance. Malaysia Spivey, 26, possession of paraphernalia, expired tag, no insurance DUI, child endangerment. Joe Terrell Nicks, 37, Bond surrendered, indictment, hold for Capt. Johnson. Harvey Dene McMillian, 57, DUI/third offense…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles filled Roosevelt State Park over the weekend as the annual Sparkz and Restoration Car & Truck Show brought together vehicle enthusiasts from across the region while raising money for a pair of worthy causes. According to event organizer Jeff Huffmaster, a total of 128 vehicles…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit The Morton Lions Club traded the summer heat outside for good food, good fellowship and an interesting trip back through history during its Tuesday, July 28 meeting. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch served among cheerful island-themed table decorations before settling in to hear fellow Lion Fred Johnson share one of…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Little country church invites community to celebrate a century and a half of worship, fellowship and memories For 150 years, families have traveled the country roads leading to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for Sunday worship, homecomings, weddings, revivals and times of prayer. Next Sunday, those same roads will once again bring…
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CITIZEN OF THE MONTH Citizen of the Month: Tina Adcox has spent nearly 30 years serving the people of Morton By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Spend just a few minutes talking with Tina Adcox, and you’ll quickly discover she has a heart for people. Whether she’s helping someone buy their first home, start a…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Under the blazing sun and the heat of a humid Mississippi day, community members gathered Saturday to honor the legacy of Bettye Mae Jack, a pioneering educator whose dedication to children and education left an unforgettable mark on Morton and Scott County. Friends, former students and longtime residents came together for…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit There are some places that just seem to slow life down for a little while. Where strangers wave, children laugh with sticky watermelon juice running down their chins, and neighbors work side by side to welcome thousands of visitors as if they were family. That’s exactly what people will find…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit Some people wear many hats in life, but for Lt. Shawn Dennis, the titles he values most aren’t the ones stitched across a uniform. Ask the 34-year-old firefighter what he hopes people remember about him, and his answer comes without hesitation. “I want to be remembered for being a…
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By Cheryl Owens Mississippi Spirit For many children, summer is all about sleeping a little later, spending time with friends and finding something fun to do. This July, the Morton Community and Learning Center hopes to add a little creativity to that summer fun with its upcoming Mini Create Camp. The three-day camp will be…
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