Pontotoc News

Crews from Pontotoc Electric Power Association began work early Sunday morning, distributing assignments and preparing to serve customers.

A cold morning in Memphis is expected to be followed by warmer weather later today, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold weather advisory remains in effect through Sunday, with wind chills dropping as low as minus 5 degrees.

The number of power outages has fallen below 2,000, as efforts to restore service continue, according to officials.

A meter technician successfully restored power to a customer by closing a fuse cutoff, according to utility officials.

Utility crews are battling extremely cold and windy weather to restore power amid 1,500 outages, officials say.

Tombigbee Fiber has stepped in to support residents in Pontotoc amid a recent service outage.

Athletico in Ecru is inviting the community to stop by for hot soup and a warm welcome, located near Friendship Medical Clinic.

Photos from Ecru show the damage caused by melting ice. Authorities urge caution as cleanup efforts continue.

Approximately 1,500 power outages have been reported as crews battle severe cold and wind to restore service.