Pontotoc News

The Mid-South is experiencing its warmest beginning to September since record-keeping began. Days are also getting shorter by about two minutes daily.

Parents are reminded to submit Daddy-Daughter event forms by the upcoming Thursday deadline.

Residents of Ecru are reminded to pay their utility bills in full before the September 19 deadline.

Pontotoc’s Star Williams and Tupelo Christian’s Ashton Grice have been named Daily Journal Athletes of the Week for Sept. 7-12.

Amber from the National Weather Service in Memphis led a storm spotter training session in Henderson, offering valuable safety information.

A virtual SKYWARN weather spotter training session is set for Sept. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants can register online.

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat through the week, urging residents to stay hydrated and take breaks outdoors.

The Pontotoc Lady Warriors return home tonight for a division volleyball game against Lafayette, with free admission for students and encouragement to pack the gym.

Jenna Kentner, a system operations electrical engineer, has been acknowledged for her role within the team.

A scheduled power outage will affect parts of Rabbit Creek Subdivision on Thursday morning, lasting approximately three hours, PEPA officials say.