Pontotoc News

Local businesses in Pontotoc will host a Customer Appreciation Day on March 12, offering treats, shopping, and community activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Family, friends, and colleagues commemorate the victims of the March 10, 2025, AirCare 3 crash, remembering their service and compassion a year after the tragedy.

A series of storms, including severe thunderstorms, are forecast to develop over the coming days, beginning with overnight showers and continuing with a cold front on Tuesday.

Residents are asked to report recent weather observations, including location, time, and photos, to aid in tracking local conditions.

A storm spotter training class will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Nesbit, Mississippi, providing residents with essential storm awareness skills.

A storm spotter training session is set for tomorrow in Nesbit, Mississippi, at the DeSoto County Emergency Operations Center.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has announced that severe storms have moved out of the region and there is no immediate threat tonight.

Ecru’s practice session scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, has been canceled, according to team officials.

Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 10. Voters must bring a photo ID. Absentee ballots are available at the Circuit Clerk’s office.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT for areas across four states, with large hail and damaging winds as primary threats.