Pontotoc News

The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reminds residents that schools will reopen on Aug. 4, urging caution around bus stops and school zones.

Students, parents, and fans will need to purchase tickets through GoFan for all home athletic games this year, as the school switches to an online-only ticketing system.

Temperatures are expected to stay above average through Saturday before a cold front brings relief on Sunday, with a gradual warm-up returning next week.

A heat advisory is in effect for eastern Arkansas and northwest Mississippi, with dangerous heat index values expected. The region also faces a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms.

Alumni, students, and faculty gathered to honor physicians whose careers have impacted generations during the 2026 School of Medicine reunion.

The National Weather Service warns of potential severe storms west of the Mississippi River and high heat indices in the Mid-South on Thursday.

Devices like chargers, gaming consoles, and cable boxes can draw power even when turned off, leading to energy waste and increased heat. Unplug or use smart power strips to save.

The Bodock Pageant in Pontotoc is scheduled for next month. Parents are encouraged to register their children now.

A marginal risk has been issued for parts of northeastern Arkansas as a cold front approaches, with damaging winds and heavy rain expected.

A marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms is forecasted Friday afternoon into evening, primarily west of the Mississippi River. Damaging winds and heavy rain are the main threats.