Pontotoc News

Missouri Summer Safety Day emphasizes the dangers of leaving children, pets, and vulnerable adults in parked vehicles during hot weather.

Missouri marks Summer Safety Day with reminders to stay safe during hot weather, emphasizing the importance of recognizing heat-related illnesses.

A pattern of warm and rainy weather is expected to persist from Wednesday through the weekend, according to forecast models.

A pleasant afternoon is unfolding across the Mid-South, but conditions are expected to become more humid Saturday with scattered thunderstorms possible.

As Missouri observes Summer Safety Day, officials emphasize the risk of lightning-related deaths, which peak during the summer months.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has added probabilistic HeatRisk forecasts to help residents better assess heat-related risks this summer.

A weather pattern bringing warm temperatures and increased rainfall is expected from Wednesday through the weekend, according to forecasters.

Erynn Boddie is set to play in the NMSBCA All-Star game tonight at Northeast High School.

Kendall Graham, a 13-year-old with four years of theater experience, will play Narrator 2 in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater.

Jayme Carmack, age 10, is set to debut as Antonia in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. The show runs June 5-7.