Pontotoc News

McCoy’s Grocery says its 6:30 p.m. closing time begins Monday, Nov. 2. The store is at 338 Main Street in Ecru.

Pontotoc’s preseason boys results included a 41–21 win and a 45–45 tie. The girls recorded wins against Starkville and Choctaw Central.

MaxPreps lists Friday’s game as a 28–8 Booneville win. The Cougars are 0–10, and the Blue Devils are 9–0.

Posted timing results list Pontotoc’s girls third and boys sixth in Class 5A. North and South Pontotoc also have Class 4A team finishes.

Ecru’s parade starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 on Main Street, with lineup at 5 p.m. Entries are free; sign up at Town Hall or request an emailed form.

The Warriors improve to 7–2 overall and 3–1 in the division after Friday’s home win. Their next listed game is Nov. 5 at Lafayette.

The Dec. 5 bazaar advertises 30 vendor places at $25 each. Notices list Nov. 2 and Nov. 10 deadlines; applicants should confirm with organizers.

North Pontotoc is 4–6 after Thursday’s home loss in Ecru. MaxPreps lists a playoff game at Senatobia for 7 p.m. Nov. 6.

Pontotoc High School shared the summer 2027 Oak Ridge opportunity. ARC covers travel, lodging and program costs; applications close Dec. 4, 2026.

Thursday’s NWS county forecast puts rain chances at 30% Saturday, 60% Saturday night and 50% Sunday. These cover full periods, not exact outing times.