In a release to the public late this afternoon Pontotoc City school said that all students and staff will be required to wear masks while indo…
In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Wicker authored an op-ed last week in the National Review in support of the state of Mississippi’s argumen…
On May 7, criminal hackers launched a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, the largest gas pipeline serving the United States. The company was te…
I have resisted writing about this, but it is time people go back to work.
The majority of our younger generation will not know why we went to Afghanistan in 2001, almost 20 years ago, that is now history. 9/11 was a …
Step outside early one gorgeous morning. Stand in the sunshine. Enjoy the warmth on your skin. From inside the house, the smell of frying saus…
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The late Johnny Coleman who was the long time mayor of Thaxton was recently posthumously inducted into the Mississippi Municipal League Hall o…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Through the help of State Representative Dr. Mac Huddleston the Pontotoc County supervisors will authorize the renovations of several building…
Regina Butler
Reporter
If a world globe were sitting in front of you how quickly could you pinpoint the location of Afghanistan–Iraq–Iran–Saudi Arabia–Normandy– Phil…
David Helms
Managing Editor
If you wanted to invest in short term bonds the best investment from Wednesday through Saturday of last week was in the ice business. Folks we…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Pontotoc City School students return to classes at all five campuses on Friday (August 6) and Pontotoc Police Chief Randy Tutor said that all …
David Helms
Managing Editor
Pontotoc Police Chief Randy Tutor’s report for June 2021 included nine felony arrests and 1,297 calls for service.
David Helms
Managing Editor
The July term of Pontotoc County Circuit Court convened Monday with 237 criminal cases on the three week docket. Circuit court is scheduled to…
David Helms
Managing Editor
In the past few weeks, heavy rains have drenched our state and caused flash floods in Bolivar, Tallahatchie, and Calhoun Counties. In Jackson,…
David Helms
Managing Editor
Once upon a time, computer isolation – once practiced by folks whose only safe place seemed to be behind a computer communicating with the res…
David Helms
Managing Editor
Conservation Officer Matt Gray has never recovered a downing victim wearing a life jacket, and all the fatalities he’s worked had one thing in…
Twenty-two defendants pled guilty to criminal charges last week during plea day proceedings in Pontotoc County Circuit Court and were sentenced.
David Helms
Managing Editor
A Starkville woman who was shot and killed after seriously wounding a Troy Community man on the front porch of his home on June 27 may have be…
David Helms
Managing Editor
The Pontotoc Rotary Club recently recognized one of the longest attending members with a pin of remembrance. Judge Fred Wicker was given the p…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Millions of music lovers will know Robby Steinhardt as the violinist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Kansas.
David Helms
Managing Editor
There’s nothing I enjoy more than holding and playing with my grandson, Hutton.
David Helms
Managing Editor
The first week of the three week term of circuit court will get underway next Monday, July 26. Plea days are scheduled for today and tomorrow,…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Last month the Mississippi Transportation Commission awarded 17 contracts for maintenance projects throughout Mississippi, including a $4.4 mi…
David Helms
Managing Editor
The Pontotoc County Board of supervisors granted Tax Assessor Collector Van McWhirter 30 more days to complete the 2021 land rolls. It will be…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Tuesday, September 7 or the day after Labor Day is the date set for the The Town of Thaxton to have their special election to fill the remaini…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Years ago, I started taking my dog, Rocky, out early in the morning Monday through Friday to give us both a little exercise.
Two-hundred-fifty-nine criminal cases are on the docket for the three week term of Pontotoc County Circuit Court which convenes Monday, July 2…
David Helms
Managing Editor