Pontotoc News

A pleasant afternoon is unfolding across the Mid-South, but conditions are expected to become more humid Saturday with scattered thunderstorms possible.

As Missouri observes Summer Safety Day, officials emphasize the risk of lightning-related deaths, which peak during the summer months.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has added probabilistic HeatRisk forecasts to help residents better assess heat-related risks this summer.

A weather pattern bringing warm temperatures and increased rainfall is expected from Wednesday through the weekend, according to forecasters.

Erynn Boddie is set to play in the NMSBCA All-Star game tonight at Northeast High School.

Kendall Graham, a 13-year-old with four years of theater experience, will play Narrator 2 in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater.

Jayme Carmack, age 10, is set to debut as Antonia in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. The show runs June 5-7.

Jayden Owen, 14, will portray the Evil Queen in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. This marks her second theater performance.

Sienna Ambrose, a 12-year-old actress from Pontotoc, is set to star as the Big Bad Wolf in the upcoming production of ‘A Hairy Tale’ at the Pontotoc Community Theater.

Wilson Hill, 12, is debuting as Lou the UPS Guy in the play ‘A Hairy Tale’ at Pontotoc Community Theater. The performance runs June 5-7.