Pontotoc News

A cold front is expected to sweep through Saturday, bringing showers and thunderstorms to parts of the South. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds possible.

Peoples Electric Power Association provides round-the-clock contact numbers for outages and emergencies in Pontotoc and Bruce.

Ecru residents are advised that trash will be picked up on Friday. Authorities urge residents to share this information.

The Pontotoc High School Lady Commodores softball team is playing against Lafayette County at Lady Commodore Field. The game begins with JV at 5 p.m. and varsity afterward.

The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory for northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, along with a wind advisory for the region.

April 8 marks this year’s #SafePlaceSelfie Day, encouraging people to share photos of their safe places during extreme weather.

Warm weather will persist through Saturday, with rain and thunderstorms likely along a cold front. Cooler temperatures are forecast for Sunday through Tuesday.

A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is forecast for North Mississippi Saturday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through. Damaging winds are the main threat.

The Kool April Nite car show will take place April 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. along Main Street in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

Forecasters have upgraded the severe weather threat to a slight risk across parts of northeast Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, and northwest Tennessee, citing potential for damaging winds and large hail.