Pontotoc News

Tropical Depression 9 is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias in the next day, according to weather officials.

Meteorologists are closely watching the Gulf of Mexico for tropical development that could affect the Mid-South region. Residents are advised to stay weather-aware.

A tropical system is expected to hit the Lower Mississippi Valley this weekend, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of Mississippi and Tennessee.

A SKYWARN weather spotter training session is set for tomorrow in Trenton, Tennessee. The class begins at 6 p.m. and lasts approximately two hours.

The Pontotoc Lady Warriors are traveling to Cleveland Central for their first-round playoff match today at 5 p.m.

Regions Bank has donated $2.5 million to support the construction of a new cancer care and research facility at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Temperatures will remain cool into the weekend, with the coldest mornings forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.

The National Weather Service will conduct a SKYWARN training session in Tupelo, Mississippi, tomorrow. Participants can view the full schedule online.

A tropical depression is expected to develop in the western Gulf of Mexico later this week, potentially affecting the Mid-South with unsettled weather this weekend, forecasters say.

Temperatures remain mild this week, but a developing system in the western Gulf could bring rain over the weekend, officials say.