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UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute groundbreaking, Oct. 22, 2026; planned building for care, clinical trials, research, support and training.
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Statewide health: UMMC breaks ground on new cancer center

October 23, 2026 Jon Myers
$51,000 Toyota Wellspring Education Fund grant through CREATE Foundation for Pontotoc City School District, announced Oct. 23, 2026.
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Pontotoc City School District announces $51,000 Toyota Wellspring grant

October 23, 2026 Jon Myers
FEMA repair award announced Oct. 22, 2026: more than $2.2 million for Pontotoc Electric Power Association’s electrical distribution system.
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FEMA announces more than $2.2 million for PEPA electrical repairs

October 22, 2026 Jon Myers
Oct. 24 football, Central time: Oklahoma at Mississippi State, 2:30 p.m., SEC Network; Ole Miss at Texas, 6:30 p.m., ABC and ESPN App.
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Statewide football: State hosts Oklahoma; Ole Miss visits Texas Oct. 24

October 22, 2026 Jon Myers

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PEPA GM Frankie Moorman and PEPA System Operations Engineer Jenna Kentner are pictured after Frankie
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PEPA GM Frankie Moorman receives inaugural Russell Hustle Award

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

Frankie Moorman, GM of PEPA, was honored with the first Russell Hustle Award at the Central Service Association’s user conference.

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Regular trash pick up WILL run on Friday, July 3!
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Trash collection scheduled for July 3 despite Independence Day holiday

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

Residents are advised that regular trash pickup will occur on Friday, July 3, even as Independence Day celebrations approach.

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🇺🇸THIS WEEKEND!!🇺🇸
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Pontotoc Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Festivities Saturday

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

The town of Pontotoc is hosting a celebration this weekend in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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There is a Slight Risk (level 2/5) for severe weather this afternoon and evening, for areas near the
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Severe weather risk forecasted for Tennessee River Valley and surrounding areas

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

A slight risk of severe weather is expected in the Tennessee River Valley, with marginal risk extending east of the Mississippi River, according to weather authorities.

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🎩🔍 Auditions tonight!🔍🎩
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Final auditions for ‘The Butler Did It’ scheduled for July 2-3

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

The last two auditions for the play will take place tonight and tomorrow evening, open to men and women 18 and older.

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All Clear! The severe weather threat has diminished across the Mid-South
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Severe weather threat subsides across Mid-South as heat and humidity intensify

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

The severe weather threat has eased across the Mid-South, but residents should prepare for increased heat and humidity Thursday.

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Photos from US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee's post
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Memphis Weather Service Issues Heat and Storm Preparedness Tips

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service in Memphis advises residents to stay hydrated, avoid leaving children and pets in hot cars, and prepare for possible storms today.

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Photos from University of Mississippi Medical Center's post
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University of Mississippi Medical Center welcomes new class of residents

July 2, 2026 Jon Myers

UMMC has introduced a new group of house officers, marking the start of their medical training journey. The university emphasizes its role in training future healthcare leaders.

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🇺🇸SATURDAY’S MAIN EVENT🇺🇸
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Community invites residents to celebration this weekend in Pontotoc

July 1, 2026 Jon Myers

Residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming event in Pontotoc this Saturday, featuring festivities and celebrations for the Fourth of July.

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National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warning for parts of the South

July 1, 2026 Jon Myers

The National Weather Service in Memphis has upgraded its heat alerts, including an Extreme Heat Warning for several areas from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday.

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