Pontotoc News

Ecru’s Oct. 20 notice asks residents to avoid outdoor burning and take care around dry grass as Pontotoc County is under a burn ban.

Tuesday’s NWS Memphis outlook calls for warm, dry weather through the week and continued afternoon fire danger across the Mid-South.

Pontotoc visits New Hope at 7 p.m. Friday at Trojan Field. The Warriors then host Columbus for senior night Oct. 30.

Pontotoc’s Harvest Walk starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 27 downtown. To reserve a table for handing out candy, call the Chamber at 662-489-5042.

Pontotoc Nights is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m. at First Choice Gateway Pavilion. The Chamber has shared four vendor announcements.

WTVA reported late Saturday that firefighters had contained an 11-acre woods fire near Highway 334 in western Pontotoc County.

Pontotoc City School District seeks community input on a proposed scorecard covering academic, career and life readiness. Its notice links to a public survey.

Pontotoc Athletics announced the boys’ 2026 MHSAA Class II state swimming championship late Saturday and shared the team’s championship photo.

Mississippi State lost 31–0 at LSU on Oct. 17. The Tigers led 21–0 at halftime; Billy Puckett and Kolin Wilson made their first collegiate starts.

Trace State Park’s Oct. 24 festival runs 4–7 p.m. with trick-or-treating, games, hayrides and campsite decorating. Entrance fees are waived for the event.