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2027 Pontotoc Miss Hospitality and Teen entries due Dec. 19, 2026. Ages 18–24 or 14–17 as of July 14, 2027; $50 fee; competition Jan. 9, 2027.
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Pontotoc’s 2027 Miss Hospitality and Teen entries due Dec. 19, 2026

October 21, 2026 Jon Myers
Celebration Village schedule: Oct. 21 preview party, 6–9 p.m., $50 including dinner; general shopping Oct. 22–24 at Tupelo Furniture Market Building Five.
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Pontotoc shops join Celebration Village in Tupelo Oct. 21–24

October 21, 2026 Jon Myers
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

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Golden Pineapple Celebrates One Year with Ribbon-Cutting in Pontotoc

August 25, 2026 Jon Myers

The Golden Pineapple marked its first anniversary in Pontotoc with a ribbon-cutting event hosted by Main Street Pontotoc.

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Naomy’s Bloom Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Pontotoc

August 25, 2026 Jon Myers

Naomy’s Bloom Bar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Pontotoc to mark its opening, according to the Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce.

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A Marginal (level 1/5) Risk for severe thunderstorms is in place across most of the Mid-South Wednes
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Marginal risk for severe thunderstorms across Mid-South Wednesday

August 25, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service issues a marginal risk for severe storms in the Mid-South, mainly for damaging winds, through Wednesday night.

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Pontotoc edges Saltillo in season-ending jamboree

August 25, 2026 Jon Myers

Pontotoc scored a late touchdown to secure a 17-7 victory over Saltillo in a preseason jamboree Friday night.

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For six decades, the Vicksburg Medical Foundation has remained committed to improving health care in
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Vicksburg Medical Foundation marks 60 years of supporting healthcare in Mississippi

August 25, 2026 Jon Myers

The Vicksburg Medical Foundation has dedicated six decades to enhancing healthcare in Mississippi through education and opportunity, aiding medical and nursing students and strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce.

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Here is an updated look at the potential for severe storms across portions of the region Wednesday
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Severe weather threat remains in parts of the South on Wednesday

August 24, 2026 Jon Myers

The Storm Prediction Center maintains a marginal risk for severe storms in parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee on Wednesday.

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Heads up! Poor Air Quality is expected through sunset tonight and again tomorrow (Tuesday) across th
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Poor air quality forecasted across metro area through Tuesday evening

August 24, 2026 Jon Myers

Air quality is expected to remain poor through sunset Tuesday across the metro area, prompting health officials to advise caution.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Set for August 27-28, 2026

August 24, 2026 Jon Myers

Sky-watchers in the Americas can view a deep partial lunar eclipse on the evening of August 27 into the early morning of August 28, with most of the Moon covered by Earth’s shadow.

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🚨 ATTENTION, BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERS!
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Local high school hosts career fair for students and industry partners

August 24, 2026 Jon Myers

High school students will meet with local businesses, colleges, and training programs on October 6 to explore career and educational opportunities.

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💛🖤 GAME DAY 🏐🏐 The Lady Warriors take on the Lady Cardinals at Belmont tonight
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Lady Warriors face Lady Cardinals in volleyball matchup at Belmont

August 24, 2026 Jon Myers

The Lady Warriors and Lady Cardinals are set to compete in a volleyball game tonight at Belmont. Junior varsity starts at 5 p.m., followed by varsity at 6 p.m.

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