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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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Today and tomorrow will be our final days of well above-normal temperatures for at least the next we
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Temperatures to drop after two days of above-normal warmth, rain returns this weekend

September 30, 2026 Jon Myers

Temperatures will decline after today and tomorrow, with rain returning to the forecast by the weekend, according to weather officials.

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Stop by Town Hall and pick up some Fireman Cookies!
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Ecru Volunteer Fire Department Offers Cookies to Support Local Firefighters

September 30, 2026 Jon Myers

The Ecru Volunteer Fire Department is selling cookies at Town Hall to raise funds for its operations. Each box costs $8.

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Due to football game schedule changes, the National Beta Club Induction Ceremony has been moved from
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Beta Club induction ceremony rescheduled to October 20 due to football schedule changes

September 30, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Beta Club induction ceremony has been moved from October 8 to October 20 because of football game schedule adjustments.

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Photos from Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street's post
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Pontotoc County Chamber decorates downtown for fall with help from volunteers

September 30, 2026 Jon Myers

Volunteers from the Hanging Grapes Club assisted with fall decorations in downtown Pontotoc last week, enhancing the community’s autumn atmosphere.

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Game time for Shannon has been moved to Thursday, October 1st at 7:00pm due to inclement weather
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Shannon football game rescheduled for Thursday due to weather

September 30, 2026 Jon Myers

The Shannon football game has been moved to Thursday, October 1st, at 7 p.m. because of inclement weather.

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Do you like mysteries?
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Upcoming comedy-mystery play ‘The Butler Did It!’ scheduled for October

September 29, 2026 Jon Myers

The theatrical production ‘The Butler Did It!’ promises a blend of comedy and mystery, with performances set for October 9-11, 2026.

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"The Butler Did It" hits our stage October 9- 12, 2026
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Community Theater to Stage ‘The Butler Did It’ in October 2026

September 29, 2026 Jon Myers

The local theater company will present ‘The Butler Did It’ from October 9 to 12, featuring a talented cast led by Jon Butler.

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Is that rain in our forecast?
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Rain expected across the region this weekend

September 29, 2026 Jon Myers

A widespread rain event is forecast from Friday through Sunday, with heavy rainfall possible. Residents are advised to monitor updates as outdoor plans may be affected.

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We will soon have a power outage from the south side of Bruce to CR 102, which includes the nursing
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Power outage planned from south side of Bruce to CR 102, including nursing home

September 29, 2026 Jon Myers

A planned power outage will affect the area from the south side of Bruce to CR 102, including a local nursing home, due to a downed triple-circuit pole.

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📌 Every staple and nail left in a power pole tells a story of a garage sale, a lost dog, or a local
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Power pole staples tell community stories, but pose safety risks to linemen

September 29, 2026 Jon Myers

While community members see power poles as bulletin boards, linemen view the staples and nails as hazards. Crews urge residents to find safer places for flyers.

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