Pontotoc News

Utility bills for Ecru were mailed August 27 and are due by September 10, according to city officials.

The business will be closed on Labor Day and reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m., officials announced.

The Bodock Festival’s 32nd annual event takes place in Pontotoc, Mississippi, offering a celebration residents and visitors won’t want to miss.

Family Choice Financial held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Pontotoc, marking its official opening in the community.

The Pontotoc High School Lady Warriors return home tonight for a key divisional game against Caledonia, with matches scheduled from JV to varsity.

Fans are encouraged to vote for the Pontotoc High School marching band by liking social media posts. The band with the most likes wins the title of Mississippi Live Marching Band of the Week.

Fans are encouraged to vote for the Pontotoc High School spirit squad by liking a social media post. The squad with the most likes wins the title.

Temperatures are expected to stay high through at least mid-September, with colder air building in northern Canada as the region waits for a potential cold front.

The National Weather Service in Memphis reports continued hot and dry weather during the first week of September.

Fans are encouraged to stay hydrated and seek shade as football season kicks off in unseasonably warm conditions.