Pontotoc News

The National Weather Service in Memphis is issuing cold weather alerts from tonight through Tuesday morning, advising residents to prepare for the cold snap.

A recent satellite image captures convective cloud formations as air moves from ice-packed areas onto warmer ground in the region.

Officials are seeking input from residents in several Mid-South counties to enhance weather impact maps after recent winter storms. Travelers are advised to remain cautious due to ongoing icy conditions.

A University of Mississippi Medical Center department has spent seven decades unraveling diseases at the molecular level, influencing medicine beyond Mississippi.

The number of outages has fallen from 19,000 to about 14,390 meters as crews continue efforts in cold conditions, officials say.

Singing River Electric personnel arrived Thursday afternoon to help restore power after outages. Their assistance was appreciated by local officials.

Utility officials report progress in restoring power to roughly 13,000 customers as extreme cold complicates efforts.

MEMA has introduced a citizen self-reporting platform for storm damage assessments across counties, emphasizing it is not an emergency service or financial aid application.

Homeowners are advised to verify contractor licensing before starting repairs following ice storms to avoid unlicensed operators.

Singing River Electric personnel arrived around 4:45 p.m. to aid in restoring power. Their assistance was appreciated by the community.