Pontotoc News

Graduates from the University of Mississippi Medical Center are celebrating their achievements at the Mississippi Coliseum. The School of Nursing led the ceremony with its first graduate recognized this morning.

The First Choice Gateway Pavilion has announced a change in location and will reopen this Monday.

Wood Eye Clinic was praised for its contributions to the Pontotoc community, according to local officials.

The Pontotoc Farmers Market kicks off tomato season just in time for Memorial Day barbecues.

Gameday faces Sumrall in the Class 5A state title game at Trustmark Park. The event features a blackout at 7 p.m. with tickets costing $15.

The Pontotoc Community Theater is set to perform ‘A Hairy Tale,’ a family-friendly production, with shows scheduled from June 5 to June 7. Tickets are available online and at the door.

The National Weather Service warns of a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in northeast Mississippi and west Tennessee, with damaging winds and potential flooding expected.

Rain and thunderstorms have intensified across the Mid-South, prompting drivers to prepare for delays this morning.

The marginal risk for severe weather has been pushed further west, depending on cloud cover breaks, according to weather experts.

Trash pickup scheduled for Monday has been canceled. Residents are advised to put out trash on Wednesday. Emergency services remain available by dialing 911.