Pontotoc News

The last spring session of spotter training will be held tomorrow in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The event is free to attend.

Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research at UMMC, received the 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award for her work in health equity and public health research.

A line of thunderstorms is expected to move through the Mid-South, bringing damaging winds and the risk of tornadoes Sunday afternoon and evening, authorities warn.

The annual Blake Mounce Memorial Run is scheduled for 2026 in Ecru, Mississippi, honoring the memory of Blake Mounce, who was tragically killed earlier this year.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front in the Mid-South Sunday evening, with some potentially becoming severe.

Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend before a cold front arrives Sunday, dropping lows into the 20s and 30s early next week.

The Warriors fell to Oxford in a tight, back-and-forth game in Biloxi. They will open region play Tuesday night at home against Caledonia.

PEPA hosted a Customer Appreciation Day with treats and community engagement, including opportunities to meet residents and their pets.

The town of Pontotoc hosted an event filled with smiles and treats to thank its customers, according to organizers.

A $1.5 million donation from Friends of Children’s Hospital will fund renovations to enhance mental health care for children at Children’s of Mississippi.