Forest NewsLocal news for Forest, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Superintendent Search Underway- June 27, 2008 The Newton School Board is seeking a new superintendent. A search is underway for a new district leader, because current superintendent, Raymond Clark, is leaving for a position in Forest, Miss.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/superintendent-search-underway?fromrss=1 Lack of rain once again worsening drought- June 25, 2008 The impact of a multiyear drought isn't as severe as it was a year ago, but drought conditions still exist and are being worsened by a spring that turned out to be drier-than-normal once again.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/lack-of-rain-once-again-worsening-drought?from... Summer Starts, Puts Tourism In Full Swing- June 23, 2008 Statewide numbers show the tourism industry is off to a good start this year. "There continues to be demand for the tourism product we have in this area.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/summer-starts-puts-tourism-in-full-swing?fromr... Smith retires following 46 years with Miss. Forestry Commission- June 21, 2008 The Mississippi Forestry Commission and the Jones County Forestry Association honored Herman E. Smith Thursday afternoon with a reception upon his retirement after 46 years with the Commission.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/smith-retires-following-46-years-with-miss-for... New Tourism Boss Sees Tremendous Promise- June 13, 2008 The new head of tourism for Harrison County is a tall Texan with a firm handshake and a friendly smile.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/new-tourism-boss-sees-tremendous-promise?fromr... What's up: Today- June 11, 2008 D3 The Schizophrenia Society of NB Moncton's Family Support Group is holding a meeting Monday, June 9, from 7-9 p.m. in the basement of St.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/whats-up-today?fromrss=1 McBeath, Nelson Trial Costs Contrast- June 9, 2008 The total tab charged to Scott County taxpayers to convict two capital murder defendants exceeded $10,500 as two sets of juries reached the same conclusions, records showed last week.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/mcbeath-nelson-trial-costs-contrast?fromrss=1 Declining revenue for gaming industry triggers fears of slow summer season- June 7, 2008 As the busiest part of the gaming season begins, recent revenue reports have some concerned the economic downturn may affect the industry.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/declining-revenue-for-gaming-industry-triggers... Beauvoir Could Help Spark Tourism Revival- June 5, 2008 By rebuilding Beauvoir, the Sons of Confederate Veterans may have done more than just salvage a symbol of their past.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/beauvoir-could-help-spark-tourism-revival?from... U.S. Forest Service biologists try to protect woodpecker chicks- June 3, 2008 U.S. Forester Jeff Gardner extracts woodpecker chicks to band them near Coleman Lake in the Talladega National Forest in Anniston, Ala.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-ms/2008/06/u-s-forest-service-biologists-try-to-protect-w... |