MS Nicks farmer After became and in retirement 2016, a cattle Bay Springs, Locations Also In: he 601-298-0999 MS Collins, Locations Carthage, Also In: MS Poplarville, MS Newton, MS 601-683-7800 Volume 88, Number 13 Wednesday, June 5, Serving Scott County since 1939 www.sctonline.net www.rapidrto.com Furniture Appliances Electronics MS 32 6 Wo a iv 6 0 1 4 6 9 2 1 5 1 Bay 601-764-9805 601-765-4181 Toll Free 1-833-33RAPID Badly decomposed body found in county in a rural area of Scott County and the cause A decomposed body has been discovered of death is currently under investigation by the Scott County Department. found a body on Strong Sheriff Mike Lee said Tuesday morning. person was looking for scrap metal and dis- covered the body. The body was badly decomposed. It appears to be the body of a male.
We are investigating the cause of or on a missing person is encouraged to con- Anyone with information on this incident tact the Scott County Department at 601-469-1511. docket for May 28, shows that Harold Shaw In an unrelated arrest, the county jail of 15991 Hwy. 21, just south of Sebastopol, was arrested and charged with felony mali- cious mischief, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and felony possession of a controlled substance. ongoing property dispute that has led to Shaw was arrested after an apparent complaints by area residents and the owners of a house next door to his residence. The neighboring house, which is for sale, was spray painted with graffiti last week and a funeral coffin was seen hanging from a tree over pick up truck between the two houses.
Area residents say there was an apparent disagreement over the property line between the two houses that prompted the actions that lead to the arrest. Tom Miles Tri-Coun www.insu cobb nty Insurance Agency urancestinks.com County morns loss of board member Greg Nicks last week with the death of Scott County The county lost a dedicated servant lunch this summer School Board member Greg Nicks. Nicks died May 29 after a brief illness. Attendance Center in 1970 and continued Nicks graduated from North Scott his education at Alcorn State University graduating in 1974 with a degree in Agri- culture Education. While teaching, he earned his Degree and Adminis- trative Degree.
administration at North Scott Attendance His career included teaching and organized the Scott County Small Farm- the district wrote on social Center; Scott Central Attendance Center; Principal of South Leake High School; Farmers and Landowners and liked to advocate for the success and well-being Scott County School District Assistant travel with the group. Superintendent; Principal of Okolona High School; Principal of Walnut Grove (Hillsboro and Harperville) Water System Youth Detention Center and part time Board of Directors, member of the North his passion for ensuring every student had Director of SCSD Bus Maintenance Shop before his retirement. Scott Volunteer Fire Department, member tion for District One NAACP and was a member of Alpha Phi Nicks won the elec- of the Scott County ASU Chapter and Scott County School Board Trustee in April 2015 and had served in years since he graduated from ASU but that position for the was unable to accept in person his gold past nine years. ers and Landowners Organization and media. Nicks was not just a member served as the first president.
He was a of our school board; he was a dedicated member of the Central Mississippi Small He served as Chairman for cational community was unwavering, and Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Nicks was honored recently for 50 cap, gown and accessories. you of the passing of Mr. Greg Nicks, a is with a heavy heart that we inform cherished member of our SCSD Board of of all students and staff members within our district. His commitment to our edu- Forest schools offering free breakfast and hosting a Free Summer Meals program The Forest Municipal School District is between now and June 28.
nutritious meals for children and teens 18 The District will provide free, healthy, years old and younger. Participants do not have to be a student of FMSD. Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria, and parents are not allowed to pick up meals for their children. There is no cost or sign-up required. Meals are available at the Forest Elementary School Cafeteria at 513 Cleveland and at the Hawkins Middle School cafeteria at 803 Oak St.
8:30 a.m. and lunch is served from 10:30 Breakfast is served between 7:15 a.m and a.m. until 12 noon. For more information call 601-469-3052. See Nicks on page 2 POULTRONIX MAKES PRESENTATION TO BOARD The Scott County Robotics Team, Poultronix, were guests at the May Scott County School District Board Meeting.
Dr. Alissa Gibbs and the team presented an overview of the year and competition entered throughout the year. Poultronix competed in several competi- tions during the 2023-2024 school year and did quite well at each. Poultronix received the of the award at the Mississippi Regional in Laurel, and they also received Inspiration award at the Bayou competition in Louisiana before traveling to Houston, TX to claim the national award of of the in their division. Nicks.
