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November 5 varsity basketball finals: North Pontotoc boys 55, Mooreville 54; Mooreville girls 59, North Pontotoc 40; South Pontotoc girls 69, Byhalia 25.
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Basketball roundup: North boys edge Mooreville; South girls win

November 6, 2026 Jon Myers
Original boys soccer score graphic: North Pontotoc 9, Kosciusko 3 in Ecru; New Albany 4, Pontotoc 1 in New Albany, November 5 finals.
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Boys soccer roundup: North Pontotoc wins 9–3; Pontotoc falls 4–1

November 6, 2026 Jon Myers
Original Tanglefoot Trot calendar illustration with an abstract trail, 10K, 5K and one-mile markers, and November 14 event and November 12 registration dates.
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Tanglefoot Trot set for Nov. 14 in Pontotoc; sign up by Nov. 12

November 5, 2026 Jon Myers
Original business-brief illustration with abstract pillow and key symbols, naming Pedal & Pillows as a lodging cottage on Oxford Street in Pontotoc.
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Chamber welcomes Pedal & Pillows lodging cottage in Pontotoc

November 5, 2026 Jon Myers

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TOMORROW: Join us in Tupelo, MS for our next in person SKYWARN course
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Tupelo to host in-person SKYWARN weather safety course tomorrow

October 6, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service will conduct a SKYWARN training session in Tupelo, Mississippi, tomorrow. Participants can view the full schedule online.

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A tropical depression will likely form in the western Gulf later this week
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Tropical Depression Likely to Form in Western Gulf This Week

October 6, 2026 Jon Myers

A tropical depression is expected to develop in the western Gulf of Mexico later this week, potentially affecting the Mid-South with unsettled weather this weekend, forecasters say.

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Photos from US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee's post
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Weather Forecast: Mild Temperatures Continue as Rain Likely Weekend

October 6, 2026 Jon Myers

Temperatures remain mild this week, but a developing system in the western Gulf could bring rain over the weekend, officials say.

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Fans can vote for North Mississippi Game of the Week

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

North Mississippi Sports Network is asking fans to choose the high school football game it will feature next Friday night.

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Smoking may do more than damage healthy cells
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Smoking may weaken immune defenses in prostate cancer, study suggests

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

Research from the University of Mississippi Medical Center indicates smoking could promote aggressive prostate tumor growth by impairing immune response.

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What makes co-ops cool?
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Co-ops thrive on core principles that drive their success

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

Cooperative organizations like PEPA emphasize seven guiding principles that shape their decisions and community impact, making co-ops unique and influential.

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Today, we concluded our peanut butter and jelly drive with a stop at the Bruce Food Pantry
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Peanut butter and jelly drive ends with donation to Bruce Food Pantry

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

Organizers wrapped up their peanut butter and jelly collection with a visit to the Bruce Food Pantry, delivering donated supplies.

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We are selling chances on a basket full of gift cards with a value of over $500!
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Raffle Offers Over $500 in Gift Cards, Tickets Available Now

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

A fundraiser is selling chances to win a basket valued at more than $500, with the drawing scheduled for Oct. 30.

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Be sure to stop by and visit our PJHS teachers at Monday night’s football game and band night!
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PJHS Teachers Invite Community to Football Game and Band Night

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

Students, families, and community members are encouraged to visit PJHS teachers during Monday night’s football game and band night.

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Photos from US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee's post
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National Weather Service Offers In-Person SKYWARN Classes in Mississippi and Tennessee

October 5, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service Memphis is hosting two additional in-person SKYWARN storm spotter classes this week in Tupelo and Trenton.

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