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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 beats Houston 27-12 to improve to 2-0

September 5, 2026 Jon Myers

The Warriors secured their second win of the season and will have a bye week before facing Corinth.

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Town Hall will be closed Monday, September 7
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Town Hall to Close Labor Day Monday

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Town Hall will be closed on Labor Day, but trash collection will continue as scheduled.

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Courtland Pass refuses to go down and scores from 13 yards out
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Courtland Pass scores from 13 yards out to lead Warriors early

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Courtland Pass scored a touchdown from 13 yards out, giving the Warriors a 13-0 lead with 1:09 left in the first quarter.

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Pontotoc leads Houston 13-0 after first quarter

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Pontotoc holds a 13-point lead over Houston at the end of the first quarter, according to score updates.

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Pontotoc leads Houston 13-6 at halftime after touchdown pass

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Pontotoc edges Houston 13-6 at halftime following a touchdown pass on fourth down. The game is in the second quarter with 8:36 remaining.

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Markavion Jones scores his second TD of the night
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Markavion Jones scores second touchdown of the night for Vineyard

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

Markavion Jones scored his second touchdown of the game, giving Vineyard a 20-6 lead with 15 seconds remaining in the first half.

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Wondering where NWS Memphis employees go to school?
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NWS Memphis Employees Come from Diverse College Backgrounds

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

NWS Memphis staff represent a variety of educational institutions, highlighting their diverse backgrounds. Interested in a career with the National Weather Service? Visit weather.gov/careers for more information.

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Heat Advisory Extended Through Sunday in Memphis Area

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service warns residents to stay safe during a prolonged heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.

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PEPA will be closed on Monday, September 7, in celebration of Labor Day
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PEPA to close for Labor Day on Sept. 7

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

PEPA will close its offices on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day, the organization announced.

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It's National Food Bank Day, and PEPA is once again collecting donations of peanut butter and jelly
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PEPA Celebrates National Food Bank Day with Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive

September 4, 2026 Jon Myers

PEPA is collecting peanut butter and jelly donations to support local families in need on National Food Bank Day.

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