Regional: Free storm-spotter class set Thursday in Oxford
NWS Memphis lists a free public class Nov. 5 from 6–8 p.m. in Oxford. People may attend regardless of their county of residence.
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Statewide: $1 million gift establishes pediatric critical-care chair
UMMC announced the Mapp Family Foundation gift Nov. 2. Dr. Vishwa Gajula holds the new pediatric critical-care chair at Children’s of Mississippi.
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Isolated severe storms possible in Pontotoc Tuesday night
Monday’s official outlook includes Pontotoc in a marginal severe-storm risk for Nov. 3, with damaging winds the main regional concern.
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Pontotoc tree lighting set for Nov. 19; holiday shopping events follow
The Chamber lists the Nov. 19 tree lighting at 6 p.m., Open House Nov. 22 from noon–5 p.m., and Feast Then Fashion Nov. 26.
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Statewide: Mississippi directs UCC filers to new portal
The Secretary of State directs UCC filing and search customers to a new portal effective Nov. 2; its notice says the old system no longer accepts new filings.
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Pontotoc hosts Ripley soccer Tuesday; football visits Lafayette Thursday
Pontotoc girls soccer hosts Ripley Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. Football visits Lafayette Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., with varsity soccer also at New Albany.
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Pontotoc wastewater plant repair bids due Tuesday
Bids for repairs and replacement of Pontotoc wastewater treatment plant equipment are due at 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at City Hall.
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Pontotoc forecast: Sunday rain, another round Tuesday night
The updated county forecast gives rain a 70 percent chance for the rest of Sunday, with another 90 percent chance Tuesday night.
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McCoy’s Grocery in Ecru announces 6:30 p.m. closing from Nov. 2
McCoy’s Grocery says its 6:30 p.m. closing time begins Monday, Nov. 2. The store is at 338 Main Street in Ecru.
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Pontotoc boys beat West Union; girls win two jamboree games
Pontotoc’s preseason boys results included a 41–21 win and a 45–45 tie. The girls recorded wins against Starkville and Choctaw Central.
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