Pontotoc News

A heat advisory remains in effect through Tuesday in the Memphis area, with temperatures reaching near record levels this week.

North Pontotoc quarterback Storm Robinson completed 20 of 24 passes for five touchdowns in a recent victory over Alcorn Central.

The National Weather Service will hold its first SKYWARN training session of the fall at Henderson City Hall on Tuesday evening.

Shelby County health officials have issued a Code Orange alert for ozone levels through one hour after sunset today.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended a heat advisory through Tuesday due to high temperatures. The region faces heat index values above 105 degrees.

The Pontotoc swim team achieved strong results at the Be the Light Invitational, earning top team and individual finishes.

A heat advisory remains in effect for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, with dangerous heat index values expected through the evening.

Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through much of next week, with heat index values reaching over 105 degrees in some areas.

Social media users are posting nostalgic images of their 1980s selves, amid upcoming heat advisories.

The Ecru Volunteer Fire Department and Ecru Police Department visited North Pontotoc Elementary School on Friday to share safety messages with students.