Pontotoc News

Deaf Awareness Week kicks off today, highlighting weather safety information for the deaf community throughout the week.

A marginal risk for a severe thunderstorm is forecast for parts of north Mississippi and West Tennessee this afternoon, primarily along the Tennessee River.

Farmers are urged to check for overhead power lines before moving tall equipment like grain augers and irrigation pipes to prevent accidents. Staying aware can save lives.

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Temperatures are expected to drop this week, with highs below 90 and lows in the 50s and 60s, signaling a shift toward fall weather.

The Pontotoc Swim Team will honor senior athletes during a meet at the Tupelo Aquatic Center on Tuesday evening.

A cold front will move through the area Monday night, with a slight chance of isolated showers and storms, but no widespread heavy rainfall is expected.

Memphis residents face two more days of temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal before a break in the heat wave, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front is bringing relief from recent record-high temperatures, marking a change in the weather pattern for the early week.

As temperatures drop, homeowners are encouraged to check windows for drafts to improve energy efficiency, experts say.