Pontotoc News

A fully preserved cast iron casket from the late 1800s was discovered during excavation at Asylum Hill Cemetery, offering new insights into the area’s history.

The city of Pontotoc is hosting its first event of the year, offering longer hours, more musical acts, food trucks, and improved facilities. Attendees can win a $25 gift certificate by sharing the event on social media.

The city of Pontotoc will host its Memorial Day event on the court square on May 25.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop along an approaching cold front west of the Mississippi River, with some potentially strong to severe.

A cold front will bring increased activity to the weather this week, with rain chances above 50% through Sunday.

Tryouts have been moved to accommodate the baseball state championship series, organizers announced.

Rain showers are expected to return this week, with higher chances beginning Wednesday and continuing into the weekend, according to weather forecasts.

Today offers clear skies and sunshine, but an unsettled weather pattern is forecast to develop by Tuesday, according to local forecasts.

Toyota has been acknowledged for its contributions to the Pontotoc community, supporting local initiatives.

A slight risk of severe thunderstorms has been issued for northeast Arkansas, the Missouri bootheel, and western Tennessee, with the primary threat being large hail and damaging winds.