Pontotoc News

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing across parts of the Mid-South, with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s.

The community is invited to the annual Back to School Bash on July 25 at Howard Stafford Park. Organizers are seeking sponsors and volunteers.

Forecasters warn of another intense heat wave next week, with heat indices possibly reaching 110 degrees. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions outdoors.

A few light showers are approaching Oklahoma from the northwest, bringing minimal accumulation due to dry air aloft. Cooler temperatures persist before heat and humidity return.

For more than four decades, Dr. Hiram Gatewood Jr. has dedicated his career to patient care, education, and community service in his hometown.

Cloud cover prevented many in the Mid-South from seeing the sunrise, but sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected throughout the day.

The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts cooler conditions today and tomorrow, with above-normal temperatures expected later this weekend.

Regularly changing air filters can help maintain optimal cooling and extend an air conditioner’s lifespan, experts say.

Temperatures will stay in the 80s and 90s through Saturday before a warming trend returns early next week, bringing hot and humid conditions to the region.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is increasing its School of Medicine class size to train more doctors amid ongoing healthcare challenges in the state.