Pontotoc News

Temperatures in the Mid-South are rising into the 80s and near 90 degrees, with scattered clouds lingering across the region. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of Mississippi.

Pontotoc Electric Power Association honored two employees for completing their journeyman lineman training with a special belt buckle presentation.

The community event aims to prepare students for the upcoming school year with activities and sponsorship opportunities.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of West Tennessee, with damaging wind as the main threat and the possibility of large hail.

A cold front is bringing cooler weather, but heat indices over 105 degrees persist in southern areas of the Mid-South, prompting a heat advisory.

While community members see flyers on power poles, linemen view them as safety hazards. Utility crews urge residents to avoid attaching notices to poles.

A nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis has led health officials to advise caution when handling fresh fruits and vegetables. Experts from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discuss causes, symptoms, and prevention.

The PJHS baseball team for the 2026-2027 school year has been announced. Students and staff congratulate the players on their selection.

The National Weather Service in Memphis issued an extreme heat warning as temperatures soar, alongside a marginal risk for severe weather overnight.

The final day of a multi-day heat event brought the highest temperatures yet, prompting health advisories across the area.