Pontotoc News

PEPA employees share what they’re most excited about as summer approaches later this month.

Parents are encouraged to register their children for the upcoming Bodock Festival Pageant. Applications are available online and at the Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. John E. Hall was celebrated for over 50 years of contributions to medical research, mentorship, and education at UMMC, which also named a research building in his honor.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected through tomorrow, with a marginal risk for severe storms and localized heavy rainfall predicted.

Showers and storms are expected to bring flooding risks, while high temperatures persist through the week, weather officials say.

PEPA highlights the importance of keeping rights of way clear to prevent service disruptions and ensure reliable electricity supply.

The town of Pontotoc has announced plans for its 2026 Independence Day festivities, marking America’s 250th birthday.

The Mid-South faces ongoing wet weather with chances of flash flooding as two more rounds of storms move through the area today and tomorrow.

The HRRR forecast indicates active storm development over northeastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas, with potential impacts extending into Arkansas.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast to impact the Mid-South into Wednesday, with rain totals varying by location.