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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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UMMC Secures Over $103 Million in Funding to Advance Healthcare and Education in Mississippi

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has received more than $103 million in sponsored funding, supporting clinical trials, healthcare access, and medical education across the state.

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A few strong storms may develop over northeast Mississippi this afternoon
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Few strong storms possible in northeast Mississippi this afternoon

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

A small chance of strong storms developing in northeast Mississippi this afternoon, with some gusts approaching severe limits, authorities say.

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Deaf Awareness Week starts today!🤘 Join us as we go over weather safety information throughout the w
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Deaf Awareness Week Begins Today with Focus on Weather Safety

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

Deaf Awareness Week kicks off today, highlighting weather safety information for the deaf community throughout the week.

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Marginal risk for a severe thunderstorm or two mainly this afternoon over portions of north Mississi
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Severe Thunderstorm Threat Possible in North Mississippi and West Tennessee

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

A marginal risk for a severe thunderstorm is forecast for parts of north Mississippi and West Tennessee this afternoon, primarily along the Tennessee River.

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🌾 Grain augers, portable elevators, raised dump beds, and irrigation pipe all carry hidden risk when
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Farm Equipment Near Power Lines Poses Hidden Safety Risks

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

Farmers are urged to check for overhead power lines before moving tall equipment like grain augers and irrigation pipes to prevent accidents. Staying aware can save lives.

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It's almost like we can hear Fall in the distance...👂🍂 Highs below 90 and lows in the 50s and 60s th
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Weather forecast hints at approaching fall with cooler temperatures

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

Temperatures are expected to drop this week, with highs below 90 and lows in the 50s and 60s, signaling a shift toward fall weather.

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In swim this week—
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Pontotoc Swim Team to Celebrate Seniors at Tuesday Meet

September 21, 2026 Jon Myers

The Pontotoc Swim Team will honor senior athletes during a meet at the Tupelo Aquatic Center on Tuesday evening.

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A cold front will sweep across the area Monday night, bringing a low (20% to 30%) chance of isolated
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Cold front to bring isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday night

September 20, 2026 Jon Myers

A cold front will move through the area Monday night, with a slight chance of isolated showers and storms, but no widespread heavy rainfall is expected.

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Photos from US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee's post
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Heat Wave Nears End in Memphis as Temperatures Remain Elevated

September 20, 2026 Jon Myers

Memphis residents face two more days of temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal before a break in the heat wave, according to the National Weather Service.

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Are we seeing this correctly?!👀🤔 Record breaking temperatrues FINALLY coming to an end?
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Cold front ushers end to record-breaking temperatures

September 20, 2026 Jon Myers

A cold front is bringing relief from recent record-high temperatures, marking a change in the weather pattern for the early week.

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