Pontotoc News

The University of Mississippi Medical Center held its 2026 Ceremony of Thanksgiving to recognize anatomical donors and their vital role in medical education.

Peoples Electric Power Association urges customers to stay alert during severe weather and provides emergency contact numbers.

Pontotoc Electric Power Association advises customers to stay alert and call designated numbers for outages or emergencies, with dispatchers available around the clock.

Pontotoc Health and Rehab recently contributed to the town, supporting local initiatives and residents.

The Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the crowning of its 2026 queens during a recent event.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of an increased tornado risk today as supercell activity intensifies.

The National Weather Service warns of ongoing storms in Calhoun County and potential supercell development in southeastern Missouri and eastern Arkansas.

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee until 11 p.m. CDT, with additional watches expected later for southern areas.

Tennis coaches and their teams have won state titles, marking a successful season. Details of the victories are highlighted below.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of severe storms today, with all hazards possible and a threat extending into the overnight hours.