Pontotoc News

A local charity’s donation box for school supplies is filling quickly as the back-to-school season approaches. Donations are still being accepted through the start of the school year.

The Pontotoc Chamber of Commerce invites families to the Back-to-School Bash at Howard Stafford Park on July 25. Organizers are seeking sponsors and volunteers.

Parents can still register their infants for the Bodock Pageant by visiting the Pontotoc Chamber of Commerce office or website.

Wildfire smoke from Canada persists in impacting air quality across northern parts of the United States. Travelers are advised to monitor air quality reports.

Jake Cooley earned his first offer from East Mississippi Community College, marking a milestone in his athletic career.

Fans are encouraged to vote for the top offensive lineman in Mississippi high school football for the 2026 MHSAA and MAIS seasons.

Forecasters predict a typical end to July with occasional rain and highs in the low 90s.

Dry conditions are expected to return on Friday and continue through the beginning of next week, according to forecasts.

Temperatures are forecast to remain below average through Friday, with a return to near-normal levels over the weekend, according to weather forecasts.

Tropical funnel clouds may form in northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, with a chance of brief touches to the ground and strong winds.