Pontotoc News

Oklahoma beat Mississippi State 23–15 Saturday in Starkville. The Bulldogs’ late touchdown and two-point conversion cut the margin to eight.

North Pontotoc beat South Pontotoc 22–15 Friday, while Pontotoc lost 35–28 at New Hope after rallying to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

NWS Memphis says low humidity and dry fuels keep fire danger elevated Saturday, with its fire-danger graphic highlighting 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Pontotoc Farmers Market runs until noon Saturday at 25 West Jefferson Street; the PHS Warrior Band’s state-championship send-off follows at 1 p.m. on The Square.

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.