I love this time of the year when the trees are green, the grass is growing and the flowers and plants begin to bloom.
To me, a yardstick of character is the ability to do what's got to be done, when it’s got to be done, regardless of whether you like it or not.
This week, I voted yes on Congress’ national security bill. The legislation, which has now become law, shows that a huge bipartisan majority o…
In partnership with the Mid-South Food Bank, a mobile food pantry will be distributing food on Saturday, May 4, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at E…
Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask reported this week that a third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the April 4, 2024, b…
Juneteenth in Pontotoc is beginning to shape up! We'll be having an open mic karaoke contest between performances this year as well as a 3 poi…
This was the sixteenth week of the 2024 legislative session. At this point in the session, bills have either been sent to the governor to be s…
Currently in Pontotoc
CLARKSDALE- The Lady Warriors traveled to Clarksdale last Monday night for double header action to round out regular season play. The Lady War…
SPRINGVILLE- After defeating Pontotoc 7-1 last Tuesday night to wrap up the regular season, the Cougars hosted the Choctaw Central Warriors fo…
SPRINGVILLE- The Lady Cougars hosted the Choctaw Central Lady Warriors for game one of playoffs last Friday night. The Lady Cougars made a gre…
SPRINGVILLE- After being shut out by the Lady Cougars in their last matchup, 11-0, the Lady Vikings traveled to South Pontotoc to finish out t…
ECRU- The North Pontotoc Vikings defeated Newton County 4-2 in an exciting game Friday night to force a deciding game three in their 4A playof…
The North Pontotoc Lady Vikings and the South Pontotoc Cougars claimed the top spots in division 4A Region 2 this season, while the Lady Warri…
PONTOTOC- Pontotoc hosted the 1-5A regional meet last Tuesday, with the Pontotoc girls claiming first and the boys placing second overall. The…
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The Smithsonian exhibit opens in Pontotoc today
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Eighteen defendants plead guilty, sentenced in circuit court
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Cougars shutout Choctaw Central to advance to second round of playoffs
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Pontotoc track and field athletes headed to North Half Championships
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Normal school activities ongoing at South Pontotoc Schools, no new alerts, juvenile apprehended in connection with weekend threat
Watchdog & Storytelling
There is exciting agriculture news for this area. There is a new dairy in Pontotoc County. Southern Cultured Creamery has begun producing milk…
Assisted Living Locators announced today the launch of its franchise in Tupelo, MS. Assisted Living Locators will provide the full continuum o…
Last Saturday morning was a beautiful day to start off Pontotoc’s “Off the Square” Farmers’ Market. Out in the fresh air with birds chirping,…
After many years of planning and getting all the necessary clearance, the town of Ecru officially expanded their limits today, March 10. After…
Pontotoc County is continuing to move forward to secure a water tank at the Pontotoc County Industrial park where American Furniture is locate…
The opening business for the July meeting of the Ecru Board of Aldermen was a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinanc…
Both the City of Pontotoc Board of Aldermen and the Pontotoc County Board of Supervisors are seeing grants through Three Rivers Planning and D…