Regina Butler

They came out in ninja turtle suits, cowboys, witches, fairies and a whole host of other characters to walk the streets to get candy from local merchants last week. The harvest walk, coordinated by Pontotoc Park and Recreation and sponsored by town merchants saw some 800 plus children thronging the streets of downtown Pontotoc.

Because of the Thanksgiving Day holiday the Progress will be having early deadlines. Early advertising and copy deadlines for the November 27 paper

People from across Pontotoc County gathered to dedicate the site where the cross of Pontotoc will be put up for people to see. The cross is set to be put

It is an idea that has come back around; training tomorrow’s leaders today. Pontotoc County Chamber Youth Leadership groups have been formed in all three schools to train the juniors

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 Collection week begins

It has now become a tradition that many look forward to. The eighth Community Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m. making this the first

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 administrator

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 and 25 for Christmas as well as January 1 for the New Year.

Thanksgiving is a time of reflecting on the many blessings we have. Today, there are a number of people who will be thankful to have a coat to warm their bodies against the wind.

A litany of activities are on tap to begin Monday and continuing through the middle of the month of December.