The county seat of Scott County, Mississippi is the city of Forest, which is accessed by Interstate Highway 20, US Highway 80, Mississippi Highway 21, Mississippi Highway 35, and Mississippi Highway 501. The city is surrounded by the Bienville National Forest. Nearby communities include Fikestown, Gum Spring, Hillsboro, Muskegon, Norris, Raworth, Singleton Settlement, and Usrytown. Jackson, Mississippi is about forty-five miles to the west, while Meridian is about fifty miles to the east. The area was settled by European-Americans following the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, which stipulated that the Choctaw leave the area. The town grew up around a depot established by the Mississippi-Alabama Railroad in the 1850s. The first seat of government for Scott County was Berryville, a town that no longer exists, about four miles southwest of Forest. The city of Forest was chartered in 1860, although it was initially spelled Forrest. The current spelling of the city’s name was adopted in 1930. At the time of the Civil War, the county seat was in Hillsboro, but the courthouse and much of the town were burned during Union General Sherman’s March to the Sea, after which the seat of government was moved to Forest. Currently, several poultry processing plants in the area provide a significant part of the community’s economy.
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Chartered in 1900, the bank is headquartered in Forest, with a branch location in Flowood, Mississippi. Its history, locations, ATM locations, lobby hours, and contacts are featured, and its products and services are highlighted, including its online banking services and resources.
https://www.bkforest.com/
Central Mississippi Cutting Horse Association
The Central MS CHA holds monthly cuttings at the Scott County Coliseum in Forest, Mississippi. Its show dates are posted to the site, with class orders, policies and announcements, judge’s sheets, contacts, and an entry form is available online.
http://www.centralmscha.com/
The official municipal web site offers administrative and departmental contacts, and an introduction to its elected officials, commissions and boards. Municipal meeting schedules, agendas and minutes are posted, and official notices are published to the site. A guide to local organizations, churches and schools is included.
http://cityofforest.com/
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Forest
Offers an outline of this Forest hotel, including photographs, and descriptions of its rooms, common areas, guest services and policies. Reservations can be made online.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-forest-mississippi-MS076
Featuring twenty recreational vehicle sites and three furnished cabins, the park is located three miles from downtown Forest, Mississippi. Its location is shown on a map, and photographs and descriptions of the RV park and cabins are included, with information about the facility’s banquet hall and wedding rental spaces.
http://www.familycrvpark.com/
The full-service veterinary hospital was established in 1976, offering general veterinary services, wellness programs, surgical care, dental services, laser therapy, and boarding services. Its location, hours of operation, appointment policies, and contacts are posted.
http://www.forestanimalhospitalms.com/
Forest Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business owners and professional people in Forest, Mississippi and the surrounding area, the non-profit organization promotes events and offers networking opportunities for its members. Meeting schedules, membership policies, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.forestareachamber.com/
Located on East First Street in Forest, Mississippi, the congregation is highlighted, including its Sunday and weekday service schedules, a calendar of events, service opportunities, and an overview of its ministries. A sermon archive is included, and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.forestbaptistchurch.com/
Forest Municipal School District
FMSD is a public school system serving the city of Forest, Mississippi, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through Forest Elementary School, Hawkins Middle School, and Forest High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with a profile of the district, a district calendar, and parent resources.
http://www.forest.k12.ms.us/
Forest United Methodist Church
The Forest, Mississippi UMC congregation meets at its facilities on East 3rd Street. Its Sunday service schedule, weekday programs, and a calendar of upcoming and special programs and events are posted to the site, along with a pastor’s blog, leadership contacts, and office hours.
https://www.forestumc.org/
The guide to the city of Forest, Mississippi offers information, links and contacts for local schools, churches, health care facilities, organizations, newspapers, industries, businesses, attractions and events, as well as a history of the city. Advertising opportunities may be available.
http://www.forest-ms.com/
Hollingsworth Enterprises, Inc.
The business began as Armadillo Auto Salvage, but it is currently offers farm and construction equipment through auctions and daily sales, equipment rental, and used automobile and equipment parts, as well as its salvage services. Headquartered in Forest, Mississippi, the company’s location and hours are posted.
http://hollingsworthauction.com/
Headquartered in Forest, Mississippi, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum to children throughout the county, operating Lake Elementary School, Morton Elementary School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, Lake Middle School, Lake High School, Morton High School, Scott Central Attendance Center, Sebastopol Elementary Attendance Center, Sebastopol High Schooll Attendance Center, and the Forest-Scott County Career & Technology Center, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.scott.k12.ms.us/
