Pontotoc News

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front in the Mid-South Sunday evening, with some potentially becoming severe.

Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend before a cold front arrives Sunday, dropping lows into the 20s and 30s early next week.

The Warriors fell to Oxford in a tight, back-and-forth game in Biloxi. They will open region play Tuesday night at home against Caledonia.

PEPA hosted a Customer Appreciation Day with treats and community engagement, including opportunities to meet residents and their pets.

The town of Pontotoc hosted an event filled with smiles and treats to thank its customers, according to organizers.

A $1.5 million donation from Friends of Children’s Hospital will fund renovations to enhance mental health care for children at Children’s of Mississippi.

St. Martin High School will host a game against Oxford Chargers on Saturday at 10 a.m. in mild weather conditions.

A reinforcing cold front will cross the region Sunday night, bringing rain and significantly cooler temperatures for the start of the workweek.

A $10 million gift from the Bower Foundation will fund a new facility for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute, aiming to enhance cancer care and research statewide.

The company invites community members to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day this Thursday with ice cream sandwiches at its Pontotoc office.