Pontotoc News

Ashley Furniture Industries and the Wanek family have donated to various community initiatives, including education, arts, medical research, and youth programs.

The Blake Mounce Memorial Run is scheduled for 2026 in Ecru, Mississippi, honoring the late Blake Mounce, son of Johnny and Pat Mounce.

A cold front will bring widespread thunderstorms to the Mid-South starting Saturday morning, with severe storms possible.

A cold front is expected to sweep through Memphis early Saturday, bringing damaging winds, possible tornadoes, large hail, and heavy rainfall, officials warn.

The Hollow hosts a doubleheader featuring the Gameday team against Saltillo Tigers with games starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Lady Warriors are set to play against Center Hill at Lady Warrior Field. The event will be streamed online.

The Warriors rallied in the top of the seventh inning to secure a win against New Albany.

Virginia Kate Gammon, a future physician, has helped revive The Mosaic, an arts journal that fosters creativity among students, faculty, and staff while honoring her grandmother’s influence.

A 3-inch hailstone can reach speeds of up to 107 mph, with the largest on record in the U.S. measuring 8 inches across, according to weather safety experts.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents about the dangers of high winds during thunderstorms, urging safety precautions.