Pontotoc News

The National Weather Service has issued an enhanced risk for severe storms in parts of the Memphis metro area. All hazards, including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, are possible today.

Severe weather forecast updated as storms over Missouri move into the region overnight. No supercells formed in the warm sector today.

Meteorologists monitor ongoing supercell thunderstorms northwest of the area, which have a history of producing large hail.

A tornado watch is in effect for portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee until 5 a.m. CDT, replacing and expanding a previous alert.

Tryouts for the Lady Warrior powerlifting team are open. Students must sign up and have a physical to participate.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center held its 2026 Ceremony of Thanksgiving to recognize anatomical donors and their vital role in medical education.

Peoples Electric Power Association urges customers to stay alert during severe weather and provides emergency contact numbers.

Pontotoc Electric Power Association advises customers to stay alert and call designated numbers for outages or emergencies, with dispatchers available around the clock.

Pontotoc Health and Rehab recently contributed to the town, supporting local initiatives and residents.

The Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the crowning of its 2026 queens during a recent event.