Pontotoc News

Pontotoc’s girls basketball team faced early challenges in defending its state title but has managed to assemble a competitive lineup, according to coach Kyle Heard.

Temperatures dipped sharply this morning, with wind chills reaching dangerously low levels, officials report.

Crews are tackling power outages in difficult weather, with General Manager Frankie Moorman emphasizing safety and effort.

Crews are working in frigid weather to restore power after outages in Pontotoc, according to the Pontotoc Electric Power Association.

A line of Dixie Electric trucks has arrived at PEPA to assist with restoring power, according to sources.

Residents of Ecru expressed gratitude to PBR Vapors for their neighborhood contributions.

The Pontotoc County School District will shut down for two days because of severe weather and ongoing power outages, officials announced.

Dixie Electric sent a fleet of trucks to PEPA to assist with restoring power, according to the cooperative.

Extremely cold wind chills are forecast across the Mid-South after a winter storm exited the region this weekend, with temperatures dropping below zero in many areas.

While wintry weather has ended, authorities warn of ongoing risks including dangerous travel and prolonged freezing temperatures.