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🌱 What Forest parents must know about the new school attendance crackdowns
Forest, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Forest! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Forest parents must know about the new school attendance crackdowns
- How Scott County deputies made one four-year-old feel like a hero
Also on today's calendar: Tadlock Stockyard.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 72.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New law addresses school attendance (sctonline.net) — Families in Forest should know a new Mississippi law is tightening school attendance rules, and local handbooks spell out real consequences for too many absences. Forest Municipal and Scott County districts now strictly limit excused days, define when truancy kicks in, and can deny course credit or pursue youth court if students miss too much class. 
• 600+ and counting (sctonline.net) — A Raleigh four-year-old’s quest to meet 1,000 officers brought him to Forest this week, where Scott County deputies rolled out the red carpet. The sheriff’s department let young Slater Bynum ride in an armored vehicle and explore equipment, highlighting how positive, low-key visits can build long-term trust between local children and law enforcement.
📸 Around Forest
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Upcoming Events in
Forest
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★ Featured events ★
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Tadlock Stockyard →
Tadlock Stockyard, 1100 MS-35, Forest
11:00 am
Monday August 10
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Other local events
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ToolBox Tuesday
Forest-Scott County Career & Technology Center Forest, MS 39074
2:00 pm -
Tadlock Stockyard →
Tadlock Stockyard, 1100 MS-35, Forest
11:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Monday August 24
📣 Forest Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baby + Me @ELL
Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
9:00 am -
Storytime @ELL
Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
10:00 am -
Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce 153 Base Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
10:00 am -
Forest Hill at Ridgeland*
Forest Hill High School Ridgeland, MS (Ridgeland High School)
5:00 pm -
Lanier at McComb
Lanier High School McComb, MS (McComb High School)
5:30 pm -
Raymond at Callaway*
Callaway High School
5:30 pm -
Provine at Jim Hill
Jim Hill High School
5:30 pm -
Germantown at Murrah*
Murrah High School
5:30 pm -
LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
Laurel-Jones County Library Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
1:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Forest. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Newton police searching for girl, 14, who disappeared from DCF custody (boston.com)
Pelahatchie
- Family opens Brooks Street Antiques & Interiors Downtown (pelahatchienews.com)
- PHS grad receives Bounds Scholarship from MASS (pelahatchienews.com)
Brandon
- Bear sightings reported in Mississippi neighborhoods (wapt.com)
Ok Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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