Pontotoc News

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.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is collecting information from residents with damaged weather heads to assess repair needs. Residents are encouraged to share details via email.

A cold morning is forecast for Memphis and surrounding areas, but temperatures are expected to warm above freezing by Monday. Rain is possible early next week, with no wintry precipitation forecast.

Memphis has unofficially recorded 3 inches of snow on the ground for six straight days, marking a new record, according to weather observers.

Workers in Pontotoc started their day early Saturday, despite chilly conditions, to complete their scheduled tasks.

Southern Cultured Creamery has announced that its products are now available at McCoy’s Grocery ‘The Real Meat Market.’

A local business is selling sweatshirts to benefit the Pontotoc County Food Pantry, with all proceeds going to the cause.