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Oct. 23 football finals: North Pontotoc 22, South Pontotoc 15; New Hope 35, Pontotoc 28.
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Friday football: North Pontotoc wins 22–15; Pontotoc falls 35–28

October 24, 2026 Jon Myers
Saturday Oct. 24 elevated fire danger, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; NWS advises avoiding flames and sparks, keeping vehicles off dry grass and obeying local burn bans.
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NWS flags elevated fire danger Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

October 24, 2026 Jon Myers
Saturday Oct. 24 in Pontotoc: farmers market 8 a.m.–noon at 25 West Jefferson Street; PHS Warrior Band send-off 1 p.m. at The Square.
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Saturday in Pontotoc: market until noon, band send-off at 1

October 24, 2026 Jon Myers
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

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We're expecting two rounds of storms on Monday, one in the morning, the other in the late afternoon
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Two rounds of storms expected in parts of the region Monday

June 1, 2026 Jon Myers

Meteorologists forecast two rounds of storms on Monday, with damaging winds and large hail as primary threats.

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Pontotoc Students Win Local Fishing Championship

June 1, 2026 Jon Myers

Two students from Pontotoc recently claimed victory at a local fishing competition, highlighting their skill and dedication.

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Memphis braces for first 90-degree day of the year amid high humidity

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service warns of high heat and humidity in Memphis, with temperatures expected to reach 90°F and heat index values near 100°F.

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Memphis reaches 90°F for the first time this year

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

Temperatures at Memphis airport hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time in 2023, marking a hot start to the season.

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Pontotoc calls for talent show submissions ahead of Fourth of July

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

Residents of Pontotoc are encouraged to submit 30-second videos for a local talent showcase, with festivities planned for Independence Day.

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Tomorrow your Lady Warriors get back going $5 to get in
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Lady Warriors to Resume Games with $5 Admission Fee

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

The Lady Warriors basketball team returns to action tomorrow with an admission fee of $5 for spectators.

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The marginal risk for severe weather (level 1 of 5) continues across much of the Mid-South for Monda
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Marginal risk for severe weather persists across Mid-South on Monday

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

A level 1 of 5 risk for severe weather continues across much of the Mid-South, with damaging winds the primary threat in the afternoon and evening.

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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for portions of West Tennessee and north Mississippi this morning
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Dense fog prompts advisory in parts of West Tennessee and northern Mississippi

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

A dense fog advisory is in effect for areas in West Tennessee and northern Mississippi, with visibility reduced to a quarter-mile or less in some locations.

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Here's an updated Dense Fog Advisory map
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Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Several Areas

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

A dense fog advisory has been issued, warning of hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility in affected regions.

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A Marginal (Level 1/5) Risk for severe storms is in place for Monday throughout the Mid-South
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Marginal risk for severe storms in the Mid-South on Monday

May 31, 2026 Jon Myers

A marginal risk for severe storms has been issued for the Mid-South on Monday, with potential for damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.

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