Pontotoc News

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.

Pontotoc’s girls basketball team faced early challenges in defending its state title but has managed to assemble a competitive lineup, according to coach Kyle Heard.

Temperatures dipped sharply this morning, with wind chills reaching dangerously low levels, officials report.

Crews are tackling power outages in difficult weather, with General Manager Frankie Moorman emphasizing safety and effort.

Crews are working in frigid weather to restore power after outages in Pontotoc, according to the Pontotoc Electric Power Association.

A line of Dixie Electric trucks has arrived at PEPA to assist with restoring power, according to sources.