Are you ready to sit around after Thanksgiving and talk about the upcoming Christmas season? Well the place to go to find out about all the ac…
The two week December term of Pontotoc County Circuit Court convenes next week with 121 criminal cases on the docket.
In Pontotoc, the Community Christmas tree is lit.
Last week a piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction for $6.2-million in New York. I believe it was…
For September 2024 Pontotoc County’s unemployment rate was set at 2.7%, tied with three other counties for 11th lowest jobless rate in the sta…
At the November 19 board meeting Pontotoc Aldermen unanimously approved a motion to purchase the .65-acre property which adjoins the Reynolds …
The Pontotoc county Board of supervisors approved holidays for the rest of the year which included Nov. 28 and 29 as Thanksgiving and Dec. 24 …
The Ecru board of aldermen approved to set a hearing on approving a flood plain ordinance for the town and appointed Tim Ball to be the admini…
Regina Butler
Reporter
Now through December 7, senior adults on Medicare in Pontotoc County are being offered free counseling at Three Rivers Planning and Developmen…
David Helms
Managing Editor
Pontotoc County Election Commissioners last Thursday (Nov. 14) certified results for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
David Helms
Managing Editor
Last Wednesday (November 13) President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden both pledged a smooth transition between administrations as …
David Helms
Managing Editor
During proceedings in October in Pontotoc County Circuit Court, 22 indictments were returned and 11 arraignments were held.
David Helms
Managing Editor
It was fitting that Americans celebrated this year’s Veterans Day less than a week after holding national elections. Without the sacrifices ma…
There was a country music hit several years ago entitled “One More Day.” It reverberated with a lot of people following the 9-11 attack.
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The 15th annual Rudolph Run, sponsored by the Pontotoc Juniorettes with affiliation to the Pontotoc Women’s Club, is scheduled for Saturday, D…
David Helms
Managing Editor
Folks have been busy packing shoe boxes for the little children of the world and the time to drop them off is just around the corner. National…
Regina Butler
Reporter
It is an idea that has come back around; training tomorrow’s leaders today. Pontotoc County Chamber Youth Leadership groups have been formed i…
Regina Butler
Reporter
PONTOTOC • People from across Pontotoc County gathered to dedicate the site where the cross of Pontotoc will be put up for people to see. The …
Regina Butler
Reporter
Here’s the best concession speech you never heard from defeated Democrat Presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
It’s not time yet!!!
The Pontotoc County Historical Society invites the public to a special program on Thursday night (Nov. 14) featuring Mitch Caver of Baldwyn, w…
David Helms
Managing Editor
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 6, when Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election I breathed a …
David Helms
Managing Editor
Mississippi Trauma Care System Foundation would like to commend the Hard work and incredible care Justin Wofford, Derrick Bush, and Heath Day …
First Choice Bank took part in the 14th annual “A Banker in Every Classroom” by presenting a financial literacy lesson at North Pontotoc Schools.
The American people have just voted for change. They elected a new party to the White House and U.S. Senate, which both went to Republicans. A…
The North Pontotoc Viking Voices Choir is hosting a Christmas Bazaar fund-raiser on Saturday, November 23 at the North Pontotoc Elementary Gym…
David Helms
Managing Editor
At their November 5 meeting Pontotoc Aldermen unanimously approved (Alderman Jeff Stafford abstained) a motion accepting an 80/20 percent Rec…
David Helms
Managing Editor
Because of the Thanksgiving Day holiday the Progress will be having early deadlines. Early advertising and copy deadlines for the November 27 …
Regina Butler
Reporter
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