Pontotoc News

Oak Dale’s third-Saturday pantry schedule points to Oct. 17, noon–2 p.m., at 7230 Highway 346 in Pontotoc. The notice lists nonperishable food only.

Northwest gusts up to 30 mph are forecast Friday, with sunny skies Saturday and Sunday and a low around 40 Saturday night.

The Warriors and Cavaliers enter Thursday’s 7 p.m. game at Tommy Morton Field with 1–0 region records.

Wise Family Farm’s Oct. 17 festival runs 10 a.m.–7 p.m. in Pontotoc. Gate admission is $14.95; ages 2 and under enter free.

Pontotoc County Library will host a free senior craft day Oct. 19 at 10 a.m., with lunch and supplies provided. Reservations are requested.

First Choice Bank’s two Pontotoc offices and Ecru branch will close from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Three other branches and ATMs will remain available.

Pontotoc County’s Oct. 12 report lists 115 absentee requests. Saturday voting is Oct. 24 and 31, with in-person voting ending Oct. 31.

MEMA invites Mississippians to practice earthquake safety at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The self-led drill can take place at home, school or work.

Gusty winds, dry vegetation and lower humidity could increase fire danger Friday, Oct. 16, in north Mississippi, according to the National Weather Service.

Ecru’s free pumpkin-carving contest is Oct. 27 at Pannell Park. Entry forms are available at City Hall, with an Oct. 23 deadline.