Pontotoc News

A marginal risk for severe storms is forecast for parts of the eastern U.S. this afternoon and evening, mainly east of the Mississippi River, with damaging winds as the primary threat.

The first SKYWARN storm spotter training session of the fall season is set for Monday. Additional details and the full schedule are available online.

A weather system is expected to bring damaging winds and possible hail to northern Mid-South areas overnight, officials say.

The Bodock Festival in Pontotoc County will take place this Saturday, featuring entertainment and live music. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and enjoy the event.

Mississippi aims to boost colorectal cancer screening rates to 80% by 2030 amid high statewide rates. A new initiative seeks to save lives through early detection and prevention.

UMMC AirCare has introduced its first fixed-wing aircraft, a Pilatus PC-12, to enhance patient transport across Mississippi. The new addition aims to improve access to specialized care for rural and community hospital patients.

The latest Drought Monitor indicates ongoing dryness over the past month, but models suggest a possible pattern shift late next week.

Forecasters predict a low likelihood of thunderstorms today, with isolated storms possible and a small risk of severe weather.

Officials say power has been fully restored following a planned outage near Highway 76 and Highway 15. The outage lasted approximately 30 minutes.

Power has been fully restored in the Hwy 76 and Hwy 15 regions, according to officials. The outage lasted until 5:02 p.m.