Pontotoc News

A blast of Arctic air will hit on Friday, bringing frigid temperatures through the weekend, with a warm-up expected next week.

Pontotoc Electric Power Association reports an active start to the day with staff working since early morning.

Current SNAP households affected by household disasters may apply for benefit replacements. Officials advise affected individuals to contact their local agency for assistance.

Mississippi has extended the deadline for property tax payments in 49 counties to March 3, 2026, and delayed fines for late submissions.

An extreme cold warning is in effect starting Friday night, with advisories lasting through Sunday afternoon, as temperatures remain dangerously low.

PACT and Moore’s are providing free propane tank refills to residents in need on Jan. 29, 2026, at Moore’s.

Pontotoc County School District will be closed Friday as officials address power and water outages caused by inclement weather.

Forecasters warn of dangerous winter conditions as frigid temperatures are expected to return, potentially leading to hazardous road conditions.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center provides free tobacco treatment programs to help residents overcome nicotine dependence.

Multiple electric cooperatives are working together to restore power in Mississippi, involving crews from Missouri, Singing River, and Dixie Electric cooperatives.