Pontotoc News

Gusty winds, dry vegetation and lower humidity could increase fire danger Friday, Oct. 16, in north Mississippi, according to the National Weather Service.

Ecru’s free pumpkin-carving contest is Oct. 27 at Pannell Park. Entry forms are available at City Hall, with an Oct. 23 deadline.

Mississippi State stayed unbeaten at home in volleyball, while Southern Miss twice erased deficits for a 2–2 soccer draw on Oct. 11.

PEPA’s paperless-billing reminder points customers to bill copies, payment emails and online account tools. Here is what its registration guide says.

Ole Miss won 52–17 at Vanderbilt on Oct. 10, with four total touchdowns from Trinidad Chambliss. The Rebels host Missouri Oct. 17.

Pontotoc’s Sunday forecast calls for sunshine and highs near 90 to 92 degrees Monday through Thursday, followed by cooler weather toward Saturday.

Pontotoc City School District’s 2026–27 calendar marks Oct. 12–16 as fall-break school holidays and Oct. 19 as professional development with no students.

Pontotoc Electric Power Association is highlighting longer passphrases, unique passwords and multifactor authentication in an October account-security reminder.

Hurricane Isaias is rapidly weakening as it moves inland, prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue its final public advisory. Future updates will come from the Weather Prediction Center.

The Pontotoc Farmers Market has been moved to Sunday afternoon. Vendors will offer pumpkins, greens, baked goods, and more.