Pontotoc News

Mississippi State University research and Extension experts will provide information and demonstrations about agronomic research activities July 14 when the Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station hosts its annual Research and Demonstration Tour.

Last week marked the dawn of Seafood Junction in Oxford and was met with great fervor on behalf of sea cuisine junkies and loyal patrons.

Two years ago, if you asked me where I would be in the great state of Mississippi - I would have said Pontotoc.

Agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics continued to round up suspects as they completed their investigations into Mississippi's largest-ever methamphetamine ring.

The Moore County Board of Education has given Superin-tendent Susan Purser a one-year extension on her contract.

Two days in June are dedicated to educating those in the dairy industry about key issues in a time when producers are struggling to maintain profitability.

Adam Pugh, a former principal of South Pontotoc High School, has been hired as superintendent of the Pontotoc City School District.

PONTOTOC – Adam Pugh, a former principal of South Pontotoc High School, has been hired as superintendent of the Pontotoc City School District.

TUPELO – The Elvis Presley Festival opens Friday, and you’ll find some changes in downtown this week.

TUPELO – A $1 million bond was set Monday for William Francis of Baldwyn, accused in the death of a Mississippi state trooper during a high-speed chase.

During the Monday morning meeting of the Attala County Board of Supervisors, Kosciusko-Attala Development Corporation CEO Steve Zea said those chosen to be a part of the summer youth employment opportunity program will be notified of their placement by June 15.

BALDWYN – A Friday night car accident claimed the life of Mississippi Highway Patrolman Steven Hood.

Hundreds of jobs could be coming to the Magnolia state. If a Canadian Company gets a $200 million dollar federal loan to build a new biofuel plant.

A Canadian company is seeking a $200 million federal loan to build its first U.S. biofuel plant in northeast Mississippi while working to complete a deal with a regional landfill to supply feedstock to the facility.

Yesterday I posted an old photograph of Charles Decker , who billed himself in the 1800s as "The Smallest Person in the World." Here's another one I found recently.

PEARL - The start of today's Class 3A State Championship series game at Trustmark Park has been delayed because of rain.

PEARL - Sumrall heads into the fifth inning with a 7-3 lead over South Pontotoc in the first game of the Class 3A State Championship series at Trustmark Park.

Several members of Itawamba Community Collegea s Phi Beta Lambda chapter have placed in state competition.

Incumbent mayors in Hattiesburg and Biloxi have survived primary challenges in Tuesday's municipal elections.

Attala County's young people have the opportunity to get a summer job. More than 1,300 summer jobs will be provided for young men and women ages 14 - 24 this summer as part of the "Summer Coin Crew" summer youth employment opportunity program being administered by the Mississippi Partnership Local Workforce Area through Three Rivers Planning and ...