Pontotoc News

The Pontotoc Swim Team claimed the Class II boys title and finished as girls runners-up at the North State Championships at Delta State University.

UMMC has introduced Mississippi’s first residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation, offering new training opportunities for future physicians in the state.

Experts warn that extended droughts make vegetation more flammable, raising the likelihood of wildfires. The latest drought outlook is available online.

The National Weather Service in Memphis emphasizes that drought conditions can exacerbate wildfire danger. Drought monitoring tools are available at drought.gov.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias are forecast to bring heavy rain and wind to parts of the Mid-South by Saturday, with uncertainty remaining about the storm’s strength.

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Western Gulf and is forecast to impact the Mid-South with rain this weekend, according to the National Weather Service Memphis.

Tropical Depression 9 is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias in the next day, according to weather officials.

Meteorologists are closely watching the Gulf of Mexico for tropical development that could affect the Mid-South region. Residents are advised to stay weather-aware.

A tropical system is expected to hit the Lower Mississippi Valley this weekend, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of Mississippi and Tennessee.

A SKYWARN weather spotter training session is set for tomorrow in Trenton, Tennessee. The class begins at 6 p.m. and lasts approximately two hours.