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Oct. 22 cross-country division meet schedule for North Pontotoc in New Albany, Pontotoc at Cherry Creek Orchards and South Pontotoc in Senatobia.
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Pontotoc County cross-country teams have division meets Thursday

October 20, 2026 Jon Myers
Original red-and-navy graphic: Pontotoc County burn-ban notice from the Town of Ecru, Oct. 20, asking residents to avoid outdoor burning.
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Ecru alerts residents to Pontotoc County burn ban

October 20, 2026 Jon Myers
Original regional weather graphic: warm days, dry week and continuing afternoon fire danger, based on the Oct. 20 NWS Memphis outlook.
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North Mississippi weather: Dry week keeps afternoon fire danger elevated

October 20, 2026 Jon Myers
Navy and gold schedule graphic: Pontotoc at New Hope, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., Trojan Field; Columbus senior night Oct. 30.
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Pontotoc heads to New Hope Oct. 23; senior night follows Oct. 30

October 20, 2026 Jon Myers

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Pontotoc Fire Department hosts annual pancake breakfast September 11-12

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

The Pontotoc Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast at Station One on Reynolds Street, offering a chance to support local firefighters.

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Pontotoc Lady Warriors beat Mooreville in volleyball match

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

The Pontotoc Lady Warriors secured a 3-1 victory over Mooreville at home, showcasing teamwork and energy.

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Williams, Warriors secure victory in volleyball match

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

Starr Williams led the Warriors to a win despite Mooreville’s strong net play. Details on the match are provided below.

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There is a Code Red Ozone Health Advisory in effect this evening
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Ozone Health Advisory Issued for Tonight

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

A Code Red Ozone Health Advisory is in effect this evening, urging sensitive populations to stay indoors.

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Heat Advisory Issued for Mid-South as Temperatures Top 105 Degrees

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

Forecasters warn of dangerous heat and a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms in the Mid-South Thursday afternoon.

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Our ongoing heat wave is clearly evident on this 2026 daily temperature graph for Memphis
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Memphis Experiences Prolonged Heat Wave, Data Shows

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

A new temperature graph highlights Memphis’s ongoing heat wave, with temperatures remaining above normal for over a month, despite cooler trends elsewhere.

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A Marginal Risk for severe storms is in place on Thursday for portions of the Mid-South
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Marginal risk of severe storms forecast for parts of the Mid-South on Thursday

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

A marginal risk for severe storms is in place for parts of the Mid-South on Thursday, with damaging winds as the main threat, according to weather officials.

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Heat Advisory in Effect for Parts of the Mid-South

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a heat advisory and a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

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Some patient stories stay with you long after the NICU doors close
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Eighteen years later, mother and daughter reunite with NICU doctor

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

Hannah was born nearly four months premature, and her journey through the NICU left a lasting impression on her family and doctors. Now, 18 years later, they reflect on those early days.

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Heat Advisory in Effect for Parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi

September 8, 2026 Jon Myers

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for parts of east Arkansas, northwest Mississippi, and southwest Tennessee, with dangerous heat indices expected.

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