During a two day trial last week in a special May term of Pontotoc County Circuit Court a jury found a 39-year-old Pontotoc County man not gui…
The Pontotoc co. Board of Supervisors have extended the local emergency resolution for Winter Storm Fern. This will enable them to continue wo…
Because of the Memorial Day holiday, the Pontotoc Progress has set early deadlines for advertising and copy for the May 27 newspaper.
Last week, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaff…
Some married couples speak in metaphors, some don’t: such as " The bloom is off the rose, the fat lady (not me) is about to sing , and the rem…
Throughout our history, in the soon to be 250th anniversary of our country, Americans have always assisted others in promoting democracy, stop…
If you experienced damage from the January 23–27 winter ice storm (DR-4899-MS), a FEMA/MEMA/SBA Disaster Survivor Assistance Center opened thi…
With Mother’s Day approaching Sunday, my thoughts went to my mother and how much I miss her. I lost my mother years ago, but I don’t want this…
Itawamba Community College will host multiple traditional commencement ceremonies May 15 at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus.
Mississippians understand better than most that wind and water are powerful—both for good and bad. We are proud of bustling commercial activit…
Three local 4-Hers have been chosen to be the State 4-H Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 year. Brooklyn Kilpatrick, John Howard Stafford and Noah…
Regina Butler
Reporter
(Editor’s Note: Pontotoc Mayor Bob Peeples was at a conference and not present at the April 21 board meeting. Alderman-at-large Jeff Stafford …
David Helms
Managing Editor
Fifty-one criminal cases are set for trial May 5-8 during a special term of Pontotoc County Circuit Court.
David Helms
Managing Editor
What’s your favorite kind of redneck slang — Yankee or Western words, or Southern actions?
The world’s eyes are locked on the conflict in Iran. But it would be shortsighted to forget that China remains the primary threat facing the U…
On April 15, 2026, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was the guest speaker at the University of Texas at Austin to mark the 250th ann…
David Helms
Managing Editor
North Pontotoc, South Pontotoc and Pontotoc High Schools will be hosting graduation ceremonies in May.
David Helms
Managing Editor
The Pontotoc County Library will soon be getting a new roof thanks to the approval of a quote from Southern Roof in Pontotoc at $46,250 by the…
With the signing of a new regional agreement today (April 20), the University of Mississippi is joining forces with partner institutions to po…
“Everything you need for a better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.” — Var…
Pontotoc Police Chief Bob Poe reported that officers responded to 1,184 calls for service in February 2026.
David Helms
Managing Editor
The end of the school year has a way of sneaking up on you.
For nine days this month, space travel captivated the world. Families gathered around their screens as four astronauts strapped into the Integ…
The rules of golf limit a golfer to only having 14 golf clubs in his/her bag. No problem, I just use two golf bags. But I rarely ever carry ov…
David Helms
Managing Editor
For January 2026, Pontotoc County’s unemployment rate was set at 3.5 percent, which ranked 19th lowest among Mississippi’s 82 counties, accord…
David Helms
Managing Editor
It’s no secret that we are facing a challenging economic climate. Consumer spending has slowed, while prices seem to only increase. Recently, …
The town of Thaxton mayor and board discussed at their March meeting a way that they could honor their town Marshall, O’Neil Warren who passed…
Regina Butler
Reporter
As part of leadership updates across North Mississippi Health Services, hospital administrator Robin Mixon will join the North Mississippi Med…