Pontotoc News

Pontotoc’s weekend forecast calls for highs near 78 Saturday and 76 Sunday, with morning fog possible and higher humidity expected to ease regional fire danger.

UMMC held an Oct. 22 groundbreaking for a new Cancer Center and Research Institute building planned to combine patient care, clinical trials, research and training.

Pontotoc City School District says a $51,000 Toyota Wellspring Education Fund grant through CREATE Foundation will support learning across the district.

An Oct. 22 announcement lists more than $2.2 million for Pontotoc Electric Power Association’s electrical distribution repairs, part of a 40-project Mississippi recovery package.

Saturday’s SEC games: Oklahoma at Mississippi State at 2:30 p.m. Central on SEC Network; Ole Miss at Texas at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.

Athletico’s “Don’t Fear Aging” event is set for Oct. 23, 9–11 a.m., at Ecru Community Center, with speakers, door prizes and advertised health checks.

Pontotoc announced two pickleball placings in Oxford. A boys’ powerlifting interest meeting is set for Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. in the PHS Commons.

Entries for Pontotoc’s 2027 Miss Hospitality and Teen competitions are due Dec. 19, 2026. Local notices list age cutoffs, $50 fees and Chamber contacts.

Ten Pontotoc retailers are listed for Celebration Village at Tupelo Furniture Market. Wednesday’s preview precedes general shopping Oct. 22–24.

Pontotoc, North Pontotoc and South Pontotoc runners compete Oct. 22 at three venues. Here are the girls’ and boys’ start times for each team.