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Pontotoc Oct. 24–25 forecast: sunny, highs 78 Saturday and 76 Sunday; regional morning fog possible and fire danger expected to ease Saturday.
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Pontotoc weekend: sunny skies; NWS expects fire danger to ease

October 23, 2026 Jon Myers
UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute groundbreaking, Oct. 22, 2026; planned building for care, clinical trials, research, support and training.
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Statewide health: UMMC breaks ground on new cancer center

October 23, 2026 Jon Myers
$51,000 Toyota Wellspring Education Fund grant through CREATE Foundation for Pontotoc City School District, announced Oct. 23, 2026.
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Pontotoc City School District announces $51,000 Toyota Wellspring grant

October 23, 2026 Jon Myers
FEMA repair award announced Oct. 22, 2026: more than $2.2 million for Pontotoc Electric Power Association’s electrical distribution system.
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FEMA announces more than $2.2 million for PEPA electrical repairs

October 22, 2026 Jon Myers

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🎭✨ Meet Riley Stephens!
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13-year-old Riley Stephens makes theater debut as Rapunzel in Pontotoc production

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Riley Stephens, a first-time theater performer, is set to star as Rapunzel in ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. The young actress has already made a positive impression on cast and crew.

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🎭✨ Meet Henley Gillespie!
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12-Year-Old Actress Henley Gillespie to Star in ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Henley Gillespie, 12, will perform as Ernestine in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. The play opens June 5.

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🎭✨ Meet Gracen Gray!
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12-year-old actor Gracen Gray to star as Prince Rupert in ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Gracen Gray, 12, is set to perform as Prince Rupert in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. The young actor has appeared in multiple local theater productions.

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🎭✨ Meet Azrael Hale-Austin!
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Eleven-year-old Azrael Hale-Austin to star as Queen Edwina in local theater production

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Azrael Hale-Austin, 11, will play Queen Edwina in ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater, marking her third year in theater.

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🎭✨ Meet Carrson!
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13-Year-Old Carrson to Star in ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Carrson, a 13-year-old with four years of theater experience, will play the role of Bill in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater.

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Another beautiful day is progressing across the Mid-South, with temperatures in the upper 70s to low
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Mid-South enjoys sunny weather with temperatures in the 70s and 80s

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Clear skies and mild temperatures are prevailing across the Mid-South, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

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Check out our new climate graphs for numerous reporting stations in the Mid-South - not just Memphis
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Weather Service Launches Interactive Climate Graphs for Mid-South Stations

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service has introduced new interactive climate graphs for multiple reporting stations across the Mid-South, offering detailed temperature and precipitation data.

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A warm and wetter pattern is expected next week into the weekend
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Warm, wetter weather forecast for next week into weekend

June 4, 2026 Jon Myers

A weather pattern bringing warmth and increased rainfall is expected to develop across the region next week through the weekend, forecasters say.

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🛑 STOP: Faulty wiring is NOT a do-it-yourself project
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Faulty Wiring Can Lead to Home Fires, Experts Warn

June 3, 2026 Jon Myers

Electrical experts emphasize that faulty wiring is a leading cause of house fires and should be handled only by licensed professionals. Homeowners are urged to recognize warning signs and act quickly.

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Photos from Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street's post
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Pontotoc County Opens Rose Reserve Lounge with Ribbon Cutting

June 3, 2026 Jon Myers

The Rose Reserve Lounge celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Pontotoc County, offering a new spot for relaxation.

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