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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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Crowd Packs Stands for PHS Postgame Show

September 26, 2026 Jon Myers

The PHS band thanks the community after a packed crowd attends their postgame event.

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Cooler, yet still slightly above-normal, temperatures will continue through this weekend with a slig
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Temperatures remain slightly above normal through weekend, slight warm-up expected next week

September 26, 2026 Jon Myers

Temperatures will stay cooler but remain above average through the weekend, with a gradual warming trend forecasted for next week, according to weather officials.

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Markavion Jones with an 80 yard run but tackled short of goal line
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Markavion Jones scores on 80-yard run, leads to touchdown in third quarter

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

Markavion Jones broke loose for an 80-yard run but was stopped short of the end zone. He scored on the next play to extend Pontotoc’s lead.

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Can these tasty treats finish strong?
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Local Food Drive Continues Through September 30

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

Residents are encouraged to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly to support local food pantries through September 30.

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Photos from Town of Ecru's post
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Ecru Town Offers Online Payment for Court Fees

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

The town of Ecru now accepts online payments for court fees. Residents can pay using their citation number and date issued.

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Be sure to come out and support our small business in Pontotoc!
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Pontotoc hosts fall open house to support local businesses

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

Residents are encouraged to visit Pontotoc for its fall open house to boost small businesses, organizers say.

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🌊For day 5 of #DeafAwarenessWeek we will be discussing Rip Current and Tropical Safety
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Day 5 of Deaf Awareness Week Focuses on Rip Currents and Tropical Safety

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

As part of Deaf Awareness Week, a safety message highlights precautions for rip currents and tropical weather during beach trips.

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Our next virtual SKYWARN course will be held on October 5th
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Virtual SKYWARN Weather Spotter Course Scheduled for October 5

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

A virtual SKYWARN weather spotter training session is set for October 5. Registration is open online.

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A largely dry weather pattern will persist through the weekend with high temperatures generally in t
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Dry Weather Continues in Mid-South Through Weekend with Temperatures in the 80s

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

A dry weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s across the Mid-South.

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🌀Be prepared not scared!
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Hurricane Season Reminder: Be Prepared, Not Scared

September 25, 2026 Jon Myers

Officials advise residents to prepare for hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, by securing supplies and evacuating if necessary.

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