Pontotoc News

The Pontotoc Chamber is hosting its annual Back-to-School Bash on July 25 at Howard Stafford Park, offering community fun and school supplies.

A flood advisory remains in effect until late Monday evening for several counties in northern Mississippi, as heavy rain causes minor flooding in low-lying areas.

University of Maryland Medical Center is leveraging advanced genomic testing and a collaborative care model to help families affected by rare diseases find answers more quickly.

A charity event at Ecru on July 20 aims to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event encourages community participation.

The school district announced that tickets for all home athletic events will be available exclusively online via GoFan this year.

The application deadline for the upcoming virtual student volunteer program is July 20 at 11:59 p.m. All college students are encouraged to apply.

A severe heat wave persists across the Mid-South through Tuesday, with dangerously high heat index values. Relief is expected by Wednesday.

An extreme heat warning and heat advisory are in effect for the Mid-South until Tuesday evening, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels.

Forecasters warn of severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain through early Wednesday, amid ongoing heat advisories.

A planned power outage will affect areas in Pontotoc this afternoon to ensure crew safety, lasting about an hour.