Pontotoc News

The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended a heat advisory through Tuesday due to high temperatures. The region faces heat index values above 105 degrees.

The Pontotoc swim team achieved strong results at the Be the Light Invitational, earning top team and individual finishes.

A heat advisory remains in effect for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, with dangerous heat index values expected through the evening.

Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through much of next week, with heat index values reaching over 105 degrees in some areas.

Social media users are posting nostalgic images of their 1980s selves, amid upcoming heat advisories.

The Ecru Volunteer Fire Department and Ecru Police Department visited North Pontotoc Elementary School on Friday to share safety messages with students.

Multiple strong thunderstorms are impacting the region this morning, with lightning, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 50 mph reported.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees starting Sunday, prompting potential Heat Advisories across the Mid-South.

Rainfall estimates over the last day vary across regions, with some areas receiving several inches while others saw no rain, according to officials.

Temperatures in the Mid-South are expected to remain high through the week, with afternoon highs reaching into the triple digits and heat index values over 100 degrees.