pontotoc magazine 2011

Welcome Home to PONTOTOC 1

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On the Cover: Snapshots of what PontotocCounty has to offer including playgrounds andrecreation, entertainment and education, aswell as community service opportunities.(Background photo by Tim Tutor/Covergraphics and design by Kim Cooper.)

WWeellccoommee ttoo oouurr CCiittyy && CCoouunnttyyMayor Jeff Stafford and Board ofSupervisors President Wayne Stokeswelcome you to Pontotoc city & county.

TToouurr oouurr TToowwnnWalk through our town through snap-shots of what Pontotoc has to offer.

CCiittyy ooff PPoonnttoottooccA look at the history of some Pontotocbusinesses as well as a glimpse of abright economic future.

CChhaammbbeerr//MMaaiinn SSttrreeeett AAssssnn..Planning for our future while preserving our past is their goal.

TToowwnn ooff EEccrruuA colorful town poised for growth while celebrating its past.

CCoommee OOuutt && PPllaayyCheck out Pontotoc’s parks, lakes and riding trails.

TToowwnn ooff SShheerrmmaannOn the fast track to success, Sherman looks to a great future.

TToowwnn ooff AAllggoommaaAll trails lead to a bright future for the town “where God abides.”

LLeett’’ss CCeelleebbrraattee!!Pontotoc offers a variety of town and community festivals.

CCuullttuurraall AArrttssPontotoc’s library, museum andcommunity theater provide bothentertainment and education.

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TToowwnn ooff TTooccccooppoollaaSteeped in Chickasaw history,Toccopola is a mixture of old and new.

TToowwnn ooff TThhaaxxttoonnBorn out of Buttermilk Springs,Thaxton retains its friendly heritage.

PPoonnttoottoocc CCiittyy SScchhoooollssTeaching children the 4 R’s — includingrecycling — is one teacher’s mission.

NNoorrtthh PPoonnttoottoocc SScchhoooollIn this first grade teacher’s alphabet,‘C’ is for caring about others.

SSoouutthh PPoonnttoottoocc SScchhoooollA teacher who believes the path tosuccess begins in kindergarten.

RReessttaauurraanntt && DDiinniinngg GGuuiiddeeDining in or eating out, there’s arestaurant in Pontotoc for you.

HHeeaalltthhccaarree && FFiittnneessssHospitals, clinics, doctors and fitnesscenters in Pontotoc County.

SSeenniioorr SSeerrvviicceessFacilities and programs available forsenior citizens in Pontotoc.

JJuusstt tthhee FFaaccttssStatistics, facts and demographic dataabout the city and county of Pontotoc.

PPoonnttoottoocc PPrrooggrreessssHow to get your news and announcements in the newspaper.

CChhaammbbeerr DDiirreeccttoorryyA listing of Pontotoc County Chamber ofCommerce & Main St. Assn. members.

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Accident reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 61Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 61Building permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Business directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . 17City officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Civic groups, clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57County officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Electrical power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 61Emergency numbers. . . . . . . . . . 15, 61Fire departments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 61Hospitals, doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Housing (senior citizen) . . . . . . . . . . . 55Hunting, fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22Library/Museum/Theater. . . . . . . . . . . 33Marriage licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Nursing homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Property taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Schools, school officials . . . . . . . . . . . 46Senior citizens programs . . . . . . . . . . 55Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61State officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tourism information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Voter registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Wildlife areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22Youth groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Index

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Alfa Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Antiques Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Ashley Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1B & B Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Baldwin-Nowell Funeral Directors . . . . .60BancorpSouth . . . . . . . .inside back coverBank of Pontotoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Baptist Memorial Hospital/Union Co . . .13Ben Russell Construction . . . . . . . . . . .66Between Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Blinds & Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Boyles Tire & Auto Care . . . . . . . . . . . .16The Candy Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46City of Pontotoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28CK Walls / Trend to Pretend . . . . . . . . .14Connie Kidd Tax Service . . . . . . . . . . . .32County of Pontotoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Days Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Deck Your Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Domino’s PIzza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Dr. John T. Black, Dentist . . . . . . . . . . .29Duff Dental Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Easy Find Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Ella Ivy Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Engineering Solutions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .52Farm Bureau Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . .52First National Bank . . . . . . . . .back coverFlavia West-Huddleston, M.D . . . . . . . .16From Rags to Riches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Greg Brown, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . .54H & R Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Hill Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Lep’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Little Bits Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Main Street Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Mapp Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Marty’s Hair House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47McCoy’s Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Mechanics Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Merle Norman @ Legacy . . . . . . . . . . .14Mi Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Mills & Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Montgomery Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Mossy Oak Prop./Pontotoc Ridge Realty....50North MissMedical Center-Pontotoc . . . .8

Overstocked Name Brands . . . . . . . . . .29Pampered Pooch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Peeples Building Material . . . . . . . . . . .50Phillip Tutor, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . . .66Piggly Wiggly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Playmates Learning Center . . . . . . . . . .52Pontotoc Check Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Pontotoc Electric Power Association . . .16Pontotoc Family Medical Clinic . . . . . . . .4Pontotoc Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Pontotoc Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Pontotoc Title Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Pontotoc Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . .71Pool Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Pure Bliss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44R & R Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Red Karma Salon, Spa & Boutique . . . .40Reggie Collums, Chancery Clerk . . . . .30Regions Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Renasant Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Rogers Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Service Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Shannon & Graham Eye Clinic . . . . . . .10Sidra Winter, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . .44Southern Motion Furn. . .inside front coverStudio 21 Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Sullivan Insurance Agency

(Guide One Insurance) . . . . . . . . . . . .66The Candy Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16The Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Tim Tucker, Attorney at Law . . . . . . . . .38Town of Algoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Town of Ecru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Town of Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Town of Thaxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Tracy Robinson, Circuit Clerk . . . . . . . .30True Value Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38True Valuables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Van McWhirter, Tax Assessor/Collector .60Wal-Mart Supercenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Washington Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72West Heights Baptist Church . . . . . . . .71Wood Eye Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23X Factor Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Young’s Tire Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Pontotoc Progress

STAFFRegional Manager

Lisa Bryant

General ManagerMichelle Williams

Managing EditorBrenda Owen

Writing/PhotographyBrenda OwenRegina Butler

Tim Tutor

FreelanceEditorial Design

Kim Cooper

Advertising ConsultantAngie Quarles

Advertising DesignShelia Taylor

TypingMildred Taylor

Office ManagerJoyce Jolly

The Pontotoc Progress13 Jefferson Street

P. O. Box 210Pontotoc, MS 38863

Phone (662) 489-3511Fax: 489-1369

Published by The Pontotoc Progressin partnership with the PontotocCounty Chamber of Commerce.

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Welcome home to a place where many people would love tolive. I’ve been to Los Angeles and New York. Some say theBig Apple has it all, but they don’t have fresh air.

Ask anybody from Atlanta about their water. They can only dream tohave the pressure and capacity. Our natural gas system is the envy of thewhole state of Mississippi.

Pontotoc also has something that many would envy, a heart for thechildren of this county and we prove it through offering things for themto do such as play baseball, soccer and basketball, to name a few.

Many have set down roots here and made this their home and thosewho have moved away never forget it. I love leaning on the fence atfootball games and talking with old friends of our times together herein these hills.

I love little league baseball, every strike out, homerun, bad call andevery error. I also love girls fast pitch softball and soccer. I nevercould master the art of coaching, but I appreciate the ones who can.

Pontotoc is the home of worship. I love our churches and what theydo for our youth. Church is a great place for you (and me) to chargeour batteries.

Pontotoc is also the home of furniture manufacturing. I considermanufacturing jobs a natural resource because they were here whenI was young and now are back.

This place is also home to great patriots.Davy Crockett was here when he got his letter to go to the Alamo.

Pontotoc still has patriots who do the same — they fight for our free-dom. I have many friends — and a few that I coached in little league — who are payingthe price for freedom, some are in Afghanistan as you read this. I hope they can all "go home" as I wouldholler to them from third base, one more time.

I love what most people take for granted, the city employees, because they do three things for me andfor YOU. They are full time ... and they are part-time ... and when the bell rings they are wide open.

And I love running wide open. Welcome Home to Pontotoc.Mayor Jeff Stafford

Whether you are looking for a place to rear a family, enjoy yourretirement years or you are just visiting, Pontotoc has a lot tooffer.

On behalf of the Pontotoc County Board of Supervisors, let me wel-come you to the place we call home.

Here, we have a world of opportunities right in our own backyard,from education to entertainment, you can find it just a few steps away.

Our schools are the envy of Mississippi, and for the sports-minded, wehave several ball fields for the young and young at heart to play on. Fromthe Hansberger Sportsplex in the heart of the county to ball fields andwalking tracks in each of the towns, nobody has an excuse not to get outand enjoy the sunshine.

The outdoorsmen can find plenty to do at Trace State Park or HowardStafford Lake. Wildlife can be seen in several locations throughout thearea.

We are known for our down home hospitality and you will find itcelebrated in festivals all across the county from spring to fall, and ifyou really want to get into the Christmas spirit, you will find us parad-ing down the main streets of our towns even on the coldest Decemberday.

Pontotoc has a variety of restaurants and shops, and there are civicclubs to offer a place to serve the community and lend a helping hand.

Along with numerous places of worship, we have a strong workforce that allows us to be a leader in the furniture industry.

We are proud to be part of the PUL (Pontotoc, Union and LeeCounties) Alliance. This partnership enabled us to entice Toyota intomaking this region their home.

As you can see, we have plenty to offer. And, we would be gladto welcome you as our guest or new neighbor.

Wayne Stokes Pontotoc County Supervisors Board President

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Drive down Pontotoc’s shady streets, past the stately houses andquaint cottages, around the square with a history dating backto the city’s beginnings and you get a sense of the down-home

pride personified by the town, the county and the people.But this is only one

facet of Pontotoc.Move along the modern highways thatintersect in the citylimits and you willencounter a boomingbusiness and industrial communityto rival any town ofits size in the state.

This combinationof old and newattracts hundreds ofvisitors and newresidents each year to experiencea small townatmosphere with abig city vision.

Come along as we take you on a tour of ourthriving, friendlytown.

Courthouse and First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church

CELEBRATING ONTHE SQUAREOur town square, with itsspouting fountain and statelymonuments is a favorite meeting place for Pontotocresidents of all ages. Theannual Bodock Festival is justone of the many events whichtake place on the townsquare each year. For moreabout our city and countyfestivals, see page 31.

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CHILDRENWherever you walk around Pontotoc, there are children — playing, laughing, learning. Childrenare our most valuable asset and we have schools dedicated to educating them at the highestlevel. For more about Pontotoc’s award-winning schools, see pages 41-46.

BUSINESSESNew businesses start up in Pontotoc every year addinga boost to the local economy, while century-old institutions such as First National Bank and Shannonand Graham Eye Clinic form the solid foundation onwhich the city and county are built. For a completelisting of businesses and individuals who support theChamber of Commerce, see pages 68-70.

Bodock Festival on the Square

First National Bank

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FOR THE SOULFrom century-old edifices tomodern tabernacles,Pontotoc’s more than 200churches welcome hundredsof residents and visitors eachweek. Family values andfaith-based living are anintegral part of the smalltown atmosphere inPontotoc. For a listing ofPontotoc County churches,see Pages 62-63.

FOR THE BODYWhether you enjoy solitary walks downshady streets or working out with thelatest in gym equipment among otherpeople, Pontotoc offers dozens of waysto exercise your body in safety andcomfort. For a listing of fitness centers,walking tracks and other exerciseoptions, see Page 53.


Personal servicefrom agents who care.

171 E. Oxford St.Pontotoc, MS 38863-2114(662) 488-8006

When someone you love has an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is insurance.So with every Alfa Insurance® policy comes a promise—to be right there with you, handlingthe details so you can focus on more important things. Because while it’s alwaysgreat to have a good agent, sometimes it’seven better to have a goodfriend. For personalizedservice from a hometownagent, call Alfa™.

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SHANNON & GRAHAMEYE CLINIC Since 1895

DR. PHILIP R. GRAHAM - OPTOMETRIST • BILL SEAWRIGHT - OPTICIAN • MELANIE SELLERS, TECHNICIAN

14 E. Marion St. • Pontotoc, MS • 489-4741

Some of the Common Eye ProblemsWe Test For:

•Nearsightedness (Myopia) •Fairsightedness (Hyperopia)•Astigmatism •Presbyopia •Amblyopia

•Eye Teaming (Binocularity) • Cataracts •Glaucoma

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SHOPPINGTo enjoy downtown Pontotoc at its best, parkyour car and walk the city’s streets. Peek into theshop windows, then browse through the stores.We bet you won’t leave empty-handed. Pleasingcustomers is part of our charm. To find ads forstores throughout the city and county which offereverything you need, check out our advertisingdirectory on Page 3.

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The city of Pontotoc is locatedin the center of PontotocCounty. The municipality is

the county seat holding both the court-house, the chancery building and themuseum. In addition to this, anyonewho comes to the city may park onMain Street and do business at twobanks, two loan offices, buy insurance,see several different lawyers, go to thepost office, clothing stores, gift shop,buy paint or wallpaper for your home,browse antiques, go to the library, visitthe Chamber of Commerce and CityHall, get your hair and nails done, buygroceries or buy a house, pay yourpower bill and get your eyes checked.After all that walking, you can choosebetween three different places to eatand not have to crank your car untilyou are done.

Anyone who visits the city can restin the court square that has a bubblingfountain, trees and swings where youcan reflect on the ultimate sacrifice thatmany have made while gazing at themonuments erected to their memory.

Pontotoc’s oldest independently-owned business, Shannon and GrahamEye Clinic, thrives in the communitywhere the roots run deep.

The clinic is the oldestcontinuing optometrybusiness not only inPontotoc but in the stateof Mississippi. And fami-ly is still operating thebusiness. Marcus Lee(M.L.) Shannon estab-lished the business in1895 and his great-granddaughter, MillicentSeawright, is still carry-ing on the family tradi-tion. Millicent said theone quality that charac-terized the men in their business was“Honesty. They helped people in anyway they could and they were alwayshonest with them.”

Since she grew up in the business,Millicent has seen generations comeback to the eye clinic. “We have thosethat come in and say they can remem-ber my granddad.”

One of the foundationalretail businesses on MainStreet is The Gift Shop.

Established in 1946, theshop has had three owners.Present owners, Ray andPaulette Reese bought thebusiness 33 years ago. “Ilike the downtown atmos-phere,” Paulette said.“There is no place like Pontotoc to dobusiness because it seems like one bigfamily. I love it here, there has not been aday that I have felt like I had to go towork. If you enjoy what you are doingthen you enjoy coming to work.”

Her excitement and enthusiasm rubsoff on a daily basis because many peo-ple who come through town always lookto see how she has changed up her win-dow with the changing seasons of time.

And with those seasons of timePaulette has had the opportunity to helpthe grandchildren of some of her firstbrides. “I have gotten to know the folkshere and what their tastes are,” shesmiled as she surveyed her neat shop.“And I think that’s nice.”

Another young entrepreneur showedhis faith in the people of Pontotoc byestablishing Pontotoc Loans. RickeyHodge said he established his businessin August of 1987 because he had “justgot married and Pontotoc was a good

place to rear a family.The schools have always been the best.”

Even with the success of his busi-ness he hasn’t moved it elsewhere.“Pontotoc has a small town charmwhere people are here to help you out. Ilove the fact that it is a close knit com-munity. It is a safe place for children

and grandchildren to live and grow.You don’t have to worry about whatwill happen to your kids when theywalk down the street.”

From its inception, Pontotoc hasbeen blessed with people who are pro-gressive thinkers in making the towninto the thriving municipality it istoday. Pontotoc was founded byGeneral Thomas MacMackin. Althoughthe term general was used only as acompliment, General MacMackin wasa successful land speculator and hotelkeeper. He purchased the land wherePontotoc County was organized fromthe Chickasaw Indians for $1,000 onFebruary 9, 1836. At its creation, thecounty was 900 square miles in area.

Originally Pontotoc County wasbounded on the north by TippahCounty, on the east by ItawambaCounty, on the South by ChickasawCounty and on the west by LafayetteCounty.

Within a month he had divided theland into lots and had turned his invest-ment into $80,000.

Pontotoc became a full fledged townon May 4, 1836 when the streets, pub-lic square and other property was con-veyed to the appointed Board of Police.

The results of an award-winningeducational system are reflected in thecommunity spirit of Pontotoc’s residentsand their support of cultural activitiesprovided through the city’s museum,library and community theater.

As for the business community,whether you are looking to browse forantiques or sip coffee downtown, checkout merchandise in one of the outlyingshopping centers, dine at a favoriterestaurant or zip into a drive-thru for aquick snack, today’s Pontotoc has it all.

Pontotoc:Progressive, productive, proud


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In Case of Emergency, Call 911In case of a storm or tornado, you may get to safety

in one of the city’s eight public shelters:

116 North Main St. 320 Clark St.206 Hud St. 289 Lake Drive

374 Highway 15 South 472A Vance Street290 Eighth Street 1814 Highway 15 North

For storm alert information, go towww.alertfm.net/ms/pontotoc.

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CPolice Chief: 489-7804Pontotoc City Police

Department employs 14 full-timeofficers and four certified part-

time officers. Location: 225 West Reynolds

Whether you are moving intotown or just changing

addresses within Pontotoccity limits, sometimes you lose track ofall the details that must be attended toin one move. This list will keep thosemuch-needed numbers in one place soyou can quickly contact all the right

people at the right places to make themove to your new home much easier.

Pontotoc’s utility department offerswater/sewer, gas and garbage pick-up.

Anyone applying for services mustappear in person at Pontotoc City Hallwith a state-issued identification card.

GARBAGE PICKUPOnce weekly inside the city limits. $12.30 minimum. Anyone applying for services must

appear in person at Pontotoc City Hall with a state-issuedidentification.

WATER/SEWER Water/sewer service provided inside Pontotoc city limits

and to a small portion of the county.Water inside city limits – $50 deposit (refundable/trans-

ferable) if you own your property; $75 installation/inspectionfee (non-refundable/non-transferable) for rental property.

Water outside city limits – $100 installation/inspectionfee (non-refundable/non-transferable) if you own your prop-erty; $125 installation/inspection fee (non-refundable/non-transferable) for rental property.

ELECTRICITYPontotoc Electric Power Association services almost

18,000 members in six counties, which includes most ofPontotoc County. The main office is located at 12 South MainStreet, Pontotoc. Call 489-3211. For emergencies on nights,weekends and holidays, call 489-6711.

NATURAL GASService covers Pontotoc, Union and some of Lee Counties. Gas inside Pontotoc City limits - $50 Installation/

inspection fee for homeowners with existing meter(non-refundable/non-transferable); $100 Installation/inspection fee for rental property with existing meter(non-refundable/non-transferable)

New gas service inside city limits - $175 forowner occupied and rental property - installation fee(non-refundable/transferable).

Above fees cover first 200 feet of service line plus installa-tion of gas meter. If new service line is more than 200 feet,extra footage will be charged $1 per foot (2-inch line = $2 perfoot) and will be billed separately.

If you have any questions, you may call City Hall, 489-1722 (night or weekends, 489-7805). Office hours are Mon.,Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PHONELand line contact: Bell South at 1-888-757-6500. Wireless

contacts: Cellular South (877-276-8841), Cellphone Superstore(489-6960) or Austin Company (489-7700).

CABLE TELEVISIONContact MetroCast at 1-800-457-5351.

DIRECT TV OR DISH NETWORKContact Brad’s Electronics (488-0087) or Austin Company

(489-7700).

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Working together tobuild a better tomorrow

What began in 1977 as anexperiment with theNational Trust for Historic

Preservation to save three Midwesterndowntown cities has grown to become anational movement of whichMississippi Main Street is very proud tobe leading the way.

We here in Pontotoc County areproud to be the first countywide pro-gram for the State of Mississippi. In2007 we became the first countywideprogram to serve its citizens.

An excellent example of how theinnovative framework of the MainStreet Approach helps communities pre-serve their unique heritage while build-ing a vibrant commercial district is thatour boards of the Chamber and MainStreet merged to form the PontotocCounty Chamber of Commerce andMain Street Association to service ourcounty better.

Working with one boardwith a mission to make this awonderful place to live,work, and play, ourapproach is leading us to thecenter and core of our com-munities. To provide sup-port and encourage therevitalization of MainStreet based on historicpreservation and soundbusiness practices hascontinued to blend withour outer areas ofgrowth in the industrialworld also.

We have seen agrowth in businesses,industry, and housing in the past hardeconomic time. We are very fortunate tosmile when we say, “Welcome toPontotoc.” Whether you are inPontotoc, Ecru, or Sherman, the com-mon denominator is Pontotoc.

Come and spend a day with us andyou’ll want to stay. Becoming a vibrantand viable living area is our basic need.You might ask, how I can better supportthis program?

Here are some simple ways:• Walk downtown (good for the

economy and waistline)• Pick up someone else’s litter• Sell your community• Tell your history• Volunteer• Celebrate the Arts• Eat locally• Encourage entrepreneurs• Support existing businesses• Think creatively

We are proud of all the activities thattake place throughout Pontotoc Countyin each community from Clean Sweep,4th of July, Bodock Festival, HolidayOpen House, Christmas Parades, andmany other events.

Pontotoc County Chamber ofCommerce and Main Street Associationencourages you to become a part of ourgrowth in community spirit, join theChamber/Main Street Association andbe a part of the winning team.

Come spend a day — or a lifetime —in Pontotoc County, you’ll be glad youdid!

— Ellen RussellExecutive Director

Telephone:(662) 489-5042Fax: 662-489-5263

E-mail: [email protected]

Address: Chamber of Commerce/Main St.109 North Main St.P. O. Box 530Pontotoc, MS 38863

Staff:Ellen Russell, Executive DirectorLori Harmon, SecretaryCarolyn Lauderdale, ReceptionistLee Oswalt, Board PresidentJosh West, Economic Developer

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The quaint town of Ecru getsits name from the off-whitecolor of paint that was once

used on the railroad station. Today thetown has come a long way from thelater part of the 19th century.

Take a walk down the main streetand you can buy groceries or insur-ance, get your hair cut, eat lunch or dobanking business all within a couple ofblocks. The town offers a host of mod-ern conveniences within close proxim-ity. Inside the city limits there are fourrestaurants, two supermarkets, twoconvenience stores, a post office, afurniture store, a bank, a drugstore, ascreen printing business and three fur-niture manufacturing plants as well asseveral churches.

One business that has been a chiefcornerstone of the town is the EcruQuick Stop, located practically on thecorner of Main Street and Highway 15North.

Now owned and operated by DanTreadaway, whose parents bought theplace more than 30 years ago. Dan’smother, Linda, remembers the years.“This has been a great business herebecause of the school traffic and thefactory traffic,” she said. “We’ve seenthe same people come in for all theseyears.”

She has also watched her sons growup in the business. “All the boysworked here and now my grandsonsare working here.”

In 1988, Mike Atkeison saw a needfor the convenience of pharmaceutical

supplies in Ecru and established EcruDiscount Pharmacy.

“The county is growing and hasbeen for a long time,” Atkeison point-ed out. “The people here are thefriendliest people I’ve been around inall my life.”

While he has enjoyed success dur-ing his years in business in Ecru, hedoes see a time when he won’t bethere any more. “I’m getting close toretirement and I hope somebody willstep up and carry it on. I’ve made a lotof friends here and it’s going to behard to leave.”

Teresa Farley, owner of WinningCuts, doesn’t live in Ecru, but sheestablished her salon on Main Streetnine years ago. She drives fromHickory Flat to operate her business.“Years ago, when I was finishing mytraining as a hair stylist, I drove byhere and saw Ashley FurnitureIndustries,” she said. “And knew I hadthat many paychecks available. It’s abit of a commute, but it is worth it. Wehave a hidden little paradise here.”

By far, the oldest business estab-lishment in Ecru is McCoy’s Grocery,owned and operated by Bruce McCoysince November 1, 1975. Bruce recallsthe day he was asked to come work forthe former owner, Lannie Browning.

“He had just bought the grocerystore [in 1974] andasked me to comework for him.”

Browning askedBruce to comework for himbecause he knewof the extensivegrocery storeexperience Brucehad growing up.“My daddy, ClarkMcCoy, owned agrocery store, heeven had a rollingstore and I justknew I didn’t

want to be a grocery man when I grew up.”But that is exactly where Bruce

landed, with his own store in Ecru. “It has always been a good business

with a lot of good loyal customersover the years.”

Today, in Ecru, you can enjoy awalking track in the small memorialpark or you can enjoy a baseball gameat the site where the old Ecru schoolonce stood.

And while you are making memo-ries of your own today, listen closely,and you just might hear the lone soundof a steam-driven train whistle like theones that marked the beginning of thelittle village of Ecru which has had along and illustrious history as recordedby these highlights.

• J.E.A. Browning and J.H. Hattoxhad the first gin in Ecru. A.W.Roberson and V.B. Tucker were cottonbuyers in the early 1900s.

• The Ecru Fair Association wasformed about 1904, the first inPontotoc County.

• The McCoy Hotel from 1904 to1915 was a favorite place for drum-mers, as traveling salesmen werecalled in those days, because of theexcellent food served.

• The Ecru Echo was publishedweekly, beginning August 9, 1914.T.M. Wingo was editor and publisher.In 1914, E.T. Winston also foundedEcru Enterprise, so for some time,Ecru had two newspapers.

• One unusual aspect of downtownEcru is the water pump on MainStreet. It began as an artesian overflowwhen there was only one building onthe muddy Main Street in 1902. In1911, there were 40 wells in town.When the town laid concrete walks,this pump was left as a landmark.

• Disaster struck Ecru on December8, 1970, when a pre-dawn firedestroyed six businesses. Since thatday, the buildings have been rebuiltand Main Street is thriving once more.


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To find shelter in case of a storm or tornado, there areseveral shelters in and around Ecru.

Ecru - 7 shelters:Five at 176 Main Street; Two at the park on Central Avenue

Hurricane - 1 shelter: 7600 Highway 346

• Ecru City Hall - Call 489-3881.

• Ecru Water Association - Call 489-3881.

• Pontotoc County Schools - Call 489-3932.

(For more information on how to getconnected in Ecru, see Page 61.)

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Tom Todd has lived in thetown of Ecru all of his life.

“I’ve never had an urge toleave,” he says. “A lot of peoplethat I graduated with left and Inever could understand that.

“I guess there wasn’tenough room for all of us,” hejoked.

“I count myself as one of thelucky ones that got to live hereall of my life.”

Mayor Todd says it is the

hospitality of the small townthat keeps him there and hasdrawn other folks to live in thequaint atmosphere.

“We recently had a couplemove here from Arlington,Tennessee and they say theylove our town.”

While he believes thatNortheast Mississippi is thebest kept secret around, “thecat is out of the bag now andfolks are moving in here.”

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Local Parks &Campgrounds

• Howard Stafford Park, located inside thecity limits of Pontotoc on Hwy. 9 South, hasbeen upgraded and given many new featuressuch as a new pier leading out over an 80-acrelake, which was recently drained and re-stocked with small fish. Fishing will resume in2012. Meanwhile, you can set up the familycamper at one of their many campsites. StaffordPark also has baseball fields and a volleyballcourt along with pavilions and picnic tables forfamily party fun. And on July 4th, the skies over the park light upwith fireworks.

For more information, call the Pontotoc Park and RecreationCommission at 489-1882.

• Keel Kreek Outdoors, located in Northwest PontotocCounty, is a unique opportunity to enjoy ‘The Great Outdoors.’Whitetail deer hunts, eastern wild turkey hunts as well as otheroutdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding andother nature viewing opportunities are available. You may find

more information at www.keelkreek.com or call Chris or MelissaRussell at 419-3494.

• Longbow Trails, a multi-use area for horseback riding, hiking, camping, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, fishing andmore, is situated in the hill country of eastern Pontotoc County.

To experience the splendor of Longbow, visit www.longbowtrails.net or call 489-4011 or 1-662-213-6719.Open daily.

The hills and hollows, lakesand woods of PontotocCounty are beautiful any

time of the year. Whether yourgame is hunting, fishing, playingball, golfing or just picnicking inthe park, there is fun for all ages.So, grab your gear and come outand play!

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State Parks• Davis Lake (aka ‘the Game Area’), located at Houlka on

Hwy. 15 South, has, in recent years, been refurbished and is afavorite spot for swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking andcamping.

Pavilions at Davis Lake are available for family reunions andother get-togethers by calling the USDA Forest Service,Tombigbee Ranger District at 1-662-285-3264.

Call the National Recreation Reservation Service toll-free at1-877-444-6777 for camping reservations.

• Trace State Park is located on Hwy. 6 East and has cabinsto rent along with camper and RV hook-ups as well as primitivecamping sites.

Fill your day with fishing, boating, walking the hiking trails,horseback riding, biking and motoring the woods on your trailbike.

Call the park office at 489-2958 for complete details.

Sports/Youth Activities Golf

• The Pontotoc Country Club is located on Hwy. 6East, about 10 miles east of town. One of NorthMississippi’s finest 18-hole golf courses with plentyof carts is available to the public, along with tenniscourts and a swimming pool for members.

Tournaments are plentiful from April throughSeptember.

Call 489-1962 for more information.

Youth Activities• The Pontotoc Park and Recreation Commission has what

it takes to keep the youngest athlete up and running and parentsand grandparents busy with everything from youth soccer tosoftball, or an Easter egg hunt to the Dizzy Dean State baseballtournament.

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and you will find a relaxedatmosphere where folks

know one another and business is notin a hurry up and get out of heremode. Take the Simmons and TaylorHardware Store for instance, ownedand operated by Ann Simmons andLeman Taylor for the last 10 years. “Iopened the place because my husbandretired and he likes to tinker withappliances. So I opened the store andhe keeps me stocked in appliances.”

Simmons and her husband movedto Sherman from Memphis, tradingthe fast-paced life of a big city for theslower-paced small town atmospherethat Sherman had to offer.

“He already had family that livedhere and I liked the area. I like thequietness.” She laughed. “My daugh-ter said that if three cars came downthe street we had a traffic jam. This isa small town where everybody knowseverybody and we love it.”

Red Moore over at Big R’s restau-rant has been in Sherman for 13years. His First Avenue business wasbought out three years ago, “andwhen we learned that the other restau-rant was only going to be opened atnight, we wanted to make sure thatSherman had a restaurant for the dailybusiness.”

So he went to Third Avenue andopened up his little drive-in restaurant.“We know ’most all these people.They are more than customers, theyare your friends and we know what is

going on in each other’s lives.”He has been heartened by the sup-

port he has received from his cus-tomers even through the hard times.“We appreciate it because we buy gasfrom the same pump they do so weunderstand the hard economic times.”

Located in Pontotoc, Union and Leecounties, the town of Sherman standsready for the future growth of the Tri-County area.

Less than three miles from the PULAlliance manufacturing site, Shermanholds the crossroads between Toyota,Tupelo, Pontotoc and New Albany.

With a population of more than 600people, Sherman offers a great dealmore than its size implies. Twenty-four-hour police protection, municipalvolunteer fire protection with a part-time chief and EMR services, and ninecommunity tornado shelters all provideunmatched public safety for the resi-dents and surrounding area. The townprovides the framework for develop-ment with a comprehensive develop-ment plan, zoning code and buildinginspection services.

Sherman has the only permittedwastewater treatment facility within 10miles of the Toyota site, with capacityfor expansion. Sherman’s utilities also

include ground water atpresent, and surfacewater regionally withinthe next five years.

Crossed by Highways78, 178 and 9 and theBurlington Northernrailroad, Sherman willsoon link all these witha southern thoroughfarebypass. A member ofMain Street, thePontotoc and UnionChambers ofCommerce, and theLee County Council ofGovernments, Shermanenjoys the best that allthree counties have to

offer. The Sherman recreational com-plex boasts two baseball fields, a play-ground, pavilion and walking track andparticipates in softball, youth baseballand youth tackle football in several tri-county sports leagues.

Sherman Public Library, a branch ofthe Dixie Regional Library System,offers large print books, books on tape,CDs, videotapes and DVDs for allages, eight public computers withInternet, photocopy and fax machineservices, summer reading program forchildren and a conference room, whichis available for civic and educationalgroups.

The business community includesmedical and physical therapy clinics,post office, a BancorpSouth branch, apharmacy, a grocery store, a dollarstore, a hardware store, a conveniencestore, restaurants and other servicebusinesses. The industrial communityincludes Campbell Upholstery, EPIAdvanced Plastics, Best Foam, andPremier Prints.

Mayor Ben Logan said, “Evenbefore the Toyota announcement in2007, we had been experiencing steadyprogress. We are looking forward to theopportunities of the next few years, andwhen Toyota resumes operations,Sherman stands ready for developmentwith all of the infrastructure pieces inplace to attract residential, commercialand industrial growth. The challengewill be to harness the energy of whatwill be an economic tidal wave anddirect it in a manner that balancesunprecedented pressure for growth witha sense of place. By careful planningand management, this growth will leadto a better quality of life for the citizensof the Tri-County area and preserve thecharacter of our communities.”

And best of all, says Mayor Logan,you can expect to find hard-working,good neighbors, strong churches, civicpride and progressive leadership inSherman.


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To find shelter in case of a storm or tornado, thereare several shelters in and around Sherman.

Sherman - 7 shelters:161 6th Ave.; 9 East Lamar Street; 600 Highway178; 1041 Cr. 292; 213 First Avenue; 49 E. StateStreet; 26 West Lamar Street

Longview - 1 shelter: 3497 Longview Road

• Sherman City Hall - Call (662) 840-9185.

• Sherman Water Association - Call (662) 842-6366.

• Sherman Public Library - Call (662) 840-2513.


(For more information on how to get connected inSherman, see Page 61.)




Mayor Ben Logan loves thetown that he has the opportuni-ty to lead because it has “thesmall town atmosphere with theamenities of a much largerplace.”

Logan said that Sherman isroughly 15 minutes from “thethree largest cities in the region... Pontotoc, New Albany andTupelo.”

And the people who livethere are a special group toLogan’s heart. “You can’t findany better folks if you looklong and hard. They are pro-gressive, fair, hard working andproud of their community. Weare the heart of the tri-countyregion.”

Sherman is unique in that itis an incorporated town within

the counties of Pontotoc, Unionand Lee and it is the closesttown to the Toyota plant, whichmeans it stands to see thebiggest growth in the nearfuture.

“I see the first major devel-opment that occurs to occurwithin Sherman. And when thefirst residential developmentoccurs there will be a shift fromother counties to Sherman andthere will be a boom.”

And he is looking to keepthat unique flair that Shermanhas. “Even when the growthcomes, we are planning it sothat when you come throughSherman you will know thatyou have come throughSherman and not just anothertown on the map.”

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Today, Algoma is a growing townwith a new town hall, a two-man police force, a 20-member

volunteer fire department, a post office, acommunity center and several churches.The town also sponsors numerous com-munity activities such as a Cross-TieFestival each October and an annualEaster Parade.

Inside the city limits of Algoma are apopular seafood restaurant, a countrystore and a city park with the future“Rails to Trails” Tanglefoot Trail runningalongside them. Also, the townspeopleare in the process of renovating the oldoriginal school building to house a muse-um.

Mayor Harry Corder said, “We arereally proud of our town and our peoplewho work so hard to keep it growing.”

HISTORY OF THE TOWNStephen Daggett, Lochinvar builder

Robert Gordon’s brother-in-law, built alarge two-story dwelling five miles southof Pontotoc, near the newly openedPontotoc-Houston Road and he operateda large store in the village for severalyears.

It is believed thatColonel James Drake also built a housein this vicinity and called his home“Algoma,” an Indian word meaning“God abides.” He is responsible for theold community being called Algoma.

Old Algoma became a large commu-nity having Monroe Church, severalstores and a post office.

In 1904, the style of living and theeconomic basis of Algoma were drasti-cally altered. The Gulf and ChicagoRailroad extended a line south fromPontotoc to about one mile west of Old

Algoma.Mrs. Laverene Tate Cook

remembers visiting the new com-munity of Algoma when the rail-road was being built and watch-ing the cooks prepare food forthe workmen busy with the lay-ing of cross-ties and rails.

Holes were dug in the banksof the hillside and bread wasbaked in these. Even today, sherecalls the fragrant aroma of thecrusty brown loaves as theywere pulled from the hot ovensand served to the crew of hun-gry men.

With the coming of therailroad, new economicopportunities presented them-selves. A virtual land boomstarted. The whole villagemoved west. All merchants,

the post office, the school, the churches

and most of the residents moved to NewAlgoma.

Within a few years, Algoma had 33stores, more than the town of Pontotoc.This phenomenal growth was attributedto the quantity of timber available andthe H.W. Owen Tie Company. Algomacalled itself the Cross-tie Capital of theWorld.

The cutting of the bottom land timberfor ties resulted in many benefits. Newland was opened to cultivation. SchoonaRiver was channeled and drainage ditch-es cut. Some people worked on thesteam-driven dredging machines. Othersof the community made their living cut-ting cross-ties or in the mill and lumberyards. No longer were the people of thecommunity entirely dependent on cottonfor cash money.

In addition, the railroad provided jobsfor the citizens of Algoma. Many weresection hands. The depot agents werealways the leading citizens of the town.

The post office was always a favoritemeeting place. There were severalimposing homes, a number of clapboardhouses and the houses for the sectionhands that also stretched along the rail-road.

The resulting boom and necessity fororder caused the land owners to have anew town surveyed into lots, streetsestablished and a charter of incorporationdrawn.


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Harry Corder is a lifelong resi-dent of the Algoma communitywho has served more than twodecades as the town’s mayor, aposition he does not consider ajob, but an honor.

He takes a personal pride inthe growth and accomplishmentsof the town and expresses grati-tude to Pontotoc County officialsand Three Rivers Planning andDevelopment District for their

support of past and future proj-ects.

Algoma’s recent growth isreflected in the fact that thetown’s population increased 16percent from the 2000 census tothe 2010 census.

“We welcome all the new busi-nesses and families moving intoAlgoma where friends are neigh-bors and neighbors are friends,”Corder says.

Welcome to

Algoma ...Mayor Harry Corder

• Algoma City Hall - Call 489-5696.

• Algoma Water Association - Call 489-8351.


(For more information on how to get connected in Algoma,see Page 57.)


To find shelter in case of a storm or tornado, there are severalshelters in and around Algoma.

Algoma - 2 shelters: Both at 1310 Algoma Road

Randolph - 3 shelters:Two are located at 240 Topsy Road; one at 11800 Hwy.9 South (Carey Springs Baptist Church)



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BODOCK FESTIVALON THE SQUARE

Held annually in August, the Pontotoc County BodockFestival is named after the twisted-trunked, thorny-branched,seedy green ball bearing bois d‘arc (bodock) tree that madeits way here via wagons coming out of the bush country ofeastern Texas.

A delegation of 40 Chickasaw Indians, whose forefathersused the tree branches to make bows for hunting, very fit-tingly returned to Pontotoc in 1994 to help jump-start thisannual event celebrating the rich history of the county.

CROSS-TIE FESTIVALThe first Saturday in October, the citizens of Algoma show

off their town’s heritage to visitors at the Cross-Tie Festival.In commemoration and remembrance of the town’s early

beginnings, when, at the turn of the 20th century, it wasknown as the railroad tie capital of the world, the first festivalwas held in 1997.

Most Algoma residents look at this festive annual eventsimply as a chance to spend a day with their neighbors,reunite with old friends or make new ones.

BETTYALLEN FESTIVALThe community of Toccopola was the final home and resting place of

Chickasaw Indian Princess Betty Allen.This annual event celebrates the lady, whose court battle for the right

of a married woman to own property in her name, gave this privilegefirst to women in Mississippi and then to the rest of the nation.

The Betty Allen Festival, established in 2003, is held the thirdSaturday in September.

SHERMAN DAYSAlthough there is no set date for it, Sherman hosts a weekend of

fun each year with activities such as a fish fry and water games forthe children, followed by a dinner theater. To find out when thesecelebrations are going to take place, call the Sherman Town Hall orthe library for more information.

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Take a walk down the corri-dors of time to yesteryearand visit what Pontotoc

was like when the Chickasawsroamed the hills and the pioneerscarved a town out of this red clay.

Listen and you can almost hearthe wind blowing in the pines as thehorses neigh while Davy Crockettis rounding them up to tame andsell. Hear the trace chains rattle asthe folks come to town and watchas the transformation takes placefrom dirt to gravel to asphalt.

Linger awhile and think about

the people that changed this townforever. All that is found at theTown Square Post Office andMuseum. Curator Martha JoColeman is always keeping a freshlook at history by changing the dis-plays and making the old newagain.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.,

Monday-Friday, and by appointment during other

hours. There is no admission charge.Phone: 488-0388

Some of the most activeand dedicated mem-bers of Pontotoc

Community Theater never setfoot on the stage, but the rolethey play is what keeps thissmall community theater groupgoing and growing.

In real life these dedicatedartisans are secretaries andlawyers, bank tellers and facto-ry workers, but they come tothe theater as volunteer car-penters, painters, seamstressesand floor sweepers, each play-ing their part in every produc-tion.

Whatever your interest incommunity theater, PCT has aplace for you.

In addition to three or four

stage productions annually,Pontotoc Community Theatersponsors singings and varietyshows throughout the year, andalso participates in the BodockFestival each August.

Located on Main Street justacross from the PontotocCounty Library, the historictheater building originallyhoused a Ford car dealership.At its present size, the build-ing will seat approximately130 people in stadium-stylecushioned comfort, but thelot on which the buildingstands will allow for futureexpansion.

Pontotoc County Library offersconvenient hours, helpfulstaff, and an atmosphere con-

ducive to learning and productivity.Just a few of the items offered

include: books, magazines, audiotapesand CDs, videotapes and DVDs, wire-less access and large print books.

From who-dunnit to do-it-yourself,Pontotoc County Library has what youare looking for.

Research and study materialsinclude computer access for word pro-cessing, e-mail, reference databasesand internet searches, as well as news-papers, genealogy materials, microfilmand fax/copier services.

For the youngsters, the libraryoffers story times every Wednesday at10 a.m. and on second and fourth

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Lunching with Books programs

feature area writers and interestingbook reviews.

The Rozelle Calloway Wax meetingroom can also be reserved for patronand community use.

Pontotoc County Library is theheadquarters branch for the DixieRegional Library System which servesmore than 27,000 patrons!

Pontotoc County Library — checkit out!

PONTOTOC COUNTY MUSEUM

PONTOTOC COMMUNITY THEATER

PONTOTOC COUNTY LIBRARY

To support the theater, you may join for only $20 a year for individuals and $30 for families. Corporate memberships also are available.

For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce, 489-5042.

The library is open:• from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday,

Wednesday, and Thursday; • 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday; • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday; and • 8 p.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

www.dixie.lib.ms.usPhone: 489-3961

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Not just a place to live, but a way of life

Boasting the best of bothworlds, Toccopola hasboth historical charm — as

represented by a local museumhoused in the old post office build-ing — and modern conveniencesuch as an up-to-date medical clinic.

The town also has an 18-manvolunteer fire department, a townmarshal, a community center thatalso serves as the town hall and acommunity book exchange toencourage both children and adultsto read more.

It is the mixture of past and pres-ent that have set Toccopola on thepath to a bright future.

HISTORY OF TOCCOPOLAMany small towns have their busi-

ness section built around the townsquare, but Toccopola businesseswere built facing a rectangle.

The south end of the rectangle atToccopola opened into a lovelywooded area

known as Furr’s wood lot, used forpicnics, candidate speakings, andother summer time gatherings.

The other three sides of the rectan-gle were bordered by businesses.

In 1829 a man named John Allenbecame indebted to one of his ten-ants, John Fisher.

Fisher brought a judgment againstAllen. The jurisdiction of MonroeCounty was extended over theChickasaws by an Act of theMississippi Legislature.

The suit was levied on the proper-ty of John Allen and included the

slave named Toney.Under the laws and customs of

the Chickasaws, Allen had nolegal title to the slave because itwas the property of his wife,Betty, and daughter.

The wife and daughter title tothe property was confirmed bythe ruling judge.

The case was appealed inJanuary 1837, and the courtruled that property belonging tothe wife is not liable for debtsmade by the husband.

Two years later, theMississippi Legislature enactedthe first of the decisions intolaw, and Mississippi becamethe first government in the

world to give married women thatright.

Other states took the cue fromMississippi.

Today, every country in theEnglish-speaking world has this lawwritten in their books.

However, Betty Allen wasn’taround long to celebrate her victory.

She died in 1837 and was buriedin an Indian burial ground atToccopola.

That graveyard later became a pas-ture. In 1933, the citizens ofToccopola agreed to remove herremains from the neglected area.

The history class of ToccopolaHigh School volunteered to take overthe task.

The class members recovered thebits of ashes and placed them in asmall casket made from wood of atree which grew in front of BettyAllen’s house.

The casket was buried on thecampus of the Toccopola HighSchool.

A monument was erected to thememory of the woman who was aunique figure in Pontotoc CountyHistory, and in fact the history ofthe entire English speaking world.

Today, Toccopola residents honorBetty Allen with an annual festival.


Toccopola Museum

Toccopola Town Hall and Community Center

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Mayor Bill Berry

Being mayor of Toccopolais a pleasure, says Bill Berry,because his job is made easierby a strong Board of Aldermenand helped by a dedicateddepartment of volunteer fire-men as well as a hard-workinggroup of ladies in the localHomemakers Club.

With their help and that of

all the citizens of Toccopola,he says, “We have been able tohold on to the values of asmall community where peo-ple still help and care for eachother.”

This caring atmospheremakes Toccopola more thanjust a place to live, he says, it’sa way of life.

Welcome to

Toccopola...

To find shelter in case of a storm or torna-do, there are two shelters in Toccopola.

Toccopola:Both located near the fire department at 3100Toccopola Junction Rd.

• Toccopola City Hall - Call 234-6030.

• Toccopola Water Association - Call 489-2398 or 489-6537.


(For more information on how to get connectedin Toccopola, see Page 61.)




Betty Allen Festival

Annual Toccopola Christmas Parade

Book Exchange

Thaxton:Friendliness stillflows in this town

Today, Thaxton retains the down-home character and friendlinessupon which it was founded, and

Mayor Johnny Coleman would like tokeep it that way. “It’s a good quiet placeto rear kids,” he said.

With the addition this year of a newcattle barn and a new restaurant, businessis picking up in Thaxton, which alreadyhad added a dollar store up on thehighway, as well as the two stores whichhave been in business for years.

An active local Lions Club and BoyScout troop makes the civic pride ofThaxton residents apparent. The town alsoboasts a park and rec area, complete witha softball/baseball field, a walking trackand a community center as well as a gymand a lunch room salvaged from theoriginal school building and renovated byThaxton residents.

The town also features a town hall, an18-man volunteer fire department, a townmarshall and three active, community-minded churches. There’s also aconstruction company, a post office, and asubdivision which is growing every year.

HISTORY OF THAXTONThe Community of Thaxton took its

name from Dr. Montgomery C. Thaxton,a prominent early citizen. Before Dr.Thaxton arrived, the community wascalled Buttermilk Springs.

The nameoriginated from a jugof buttermilk. Oneday a travelerstopped by thesprings which woundtheir way a littlenorthwest ofThaxton to get adrink of water. Hesaw a jug ofbuttermilk whichhad been placed inthe spring to cooland drank it instead.He left some smallchange by the sideof the spring andwent on his way.

The owners of the jug of buttermilkconceived the idea of selling the milk toother travelers, especially stagecoachriders when the drivers stopped to waterthe horses.

This refreshing beverage was wellaccepted by the passengers and it becamea custom so that all who traveled that wayspread the fame of Buttermilk Springs.

Just when the custom began or whothe original family was who sold thebuttermilk is not recorded, but there isrecord of a barbecue held at ButtermilkSprings on July 4, 1861, with “a paradeand plenty of refreshments.”

Dr. Thaxton moved to the communitysoon after 1880. He first lived in a long

house east of themain part oftown, then laterbuilt a homecloser to hisbusiness.

Soon afterhis arrival apost office wasestablishedand hebecame thefirstpostmaster, aposition heheld for 18years.

The postoffice waslocated in

Dr. Thaxton’s apothecary shop andoffice near his residence. He owned thefirst gin in Thaxton but later it was movedto Buttermilk Branch so water would beavailable to generate needed power. Withthe help of his family, Dr. Thaxton ran thepost office, the store, a gin and a cardingfactory.

He also practiced medicine over awide area, riding horse back and carryinghis medical supplies in his saddle bags.

The carding factory was the only oneof its kind. It was located on ButtermilkBranch near the gin. Everyone broughttheir wool there to prepare it for spinning.

The wool was brought in by sheepowners and was carded into big rolls.

The business turned so big that in thelate summer there was an advertisementin the People’s Banner (the newspaper ofthat day) that read:

“My wool cards at Thaxton,Mississippi, 11 miles west of Pontotoc,will be in good working order bySeptember 9. All persons having wool tocard, please bring it on at once and have itcarded before ginning time. We card forseven-and-one-half cents per pound orone-fourth of the wool. The wool shouldbe clean, washed and free from burrs. Thepeople are expected to furnish the grease— one pound to 10 pounds of wool. —M.C. Thaxton.”

Dr. Thaxton continued his variedbusiness and medical operations until1901 when he moved to Texas.

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To find shelter in case of a storm or tornado, thereare several shelters in and around Thaxton.

Thaxton - 4 shelters:Two shelters are at 10260 Highway 336; One at 10632 Highway 336; And one at 10489 Highway 336 (Thaxton BaptistChurch)

• Thaxton City Hall - Call 489-4460.

• Thaxton Water Association -Call 489-2398 or 489-6537.


(For more information on how to get connectedin Thaxton, see Page 61.)




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Mayor Johnny Coleman haslived in Thaxton all his life. Heloves Thaxton “because of thedown home atmosphere. I lovethe people who live here. Ourcommunity has always takencare of its neighbors in time ofsickness or disaster.”

Mayor Coleman said thecommunity “enjoys preservingthe past. We have a schoolreunion every year.”

And as much as he enjoys thepast, he says, “We are blessed

with the new people that havemoved in here and have takentheir place here. I hope they feelwelcome because thecommunity is a better placebecause of them.”

A thriving community,Thaxton is enjoying the successof both new and well-establishedbusinesses. “We are grateful forthe new businesses as well as theold ones that have remainedfaithful to the community overthe years.”

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By REGINA BUTLER

The second graders in FeliciaPollard’s class at PontotocElementary have been learn-

ing the importance of the fourth“R” of learning: Recycling.

“We are teaching the childrenlife skills,” she pointed out.“We are with them more wak-ing hours than their parents are.

“They come in just knowinghow to read and write and when theyleave, hopefully, they will have thelove of reading.”

Felicia said she loves teaching sec-ond graders because it is a year ofgrowth in the personalities of the chil-dren.

“By the end of the year they knowhow to joke and use sarcasm, so youcan joke with them.”

Felicia said she enjoys coming toschool every day and her desire is tomake it as much an adventure for thechildren as it is for her.

“When I was in kindergarten, I hadSherrod Harrison as my teacher and Iwanted to be just like her.”

And being a teacher pays off inways that shine throughout the com-munity. She smiled broadly. “It’s hear-ing your name yelled across Wal-Martor the child that comes back and saysthanks.

“This is an all-inclusive job. Whatmakes Pontotoc sucha special place is the

community sup-port for theschools.

“We have so much opportu-nity for the greatest amount of

impact.”Felicia said the most important les-

son she can leave withher children is to be“lifelong learners.”

And one importantlesson she has stressedthe past two years isrecycling.

“It started when myaunt came and wantedus to collect cans forHabitat for Humanity,”Felicia said. But thatone small idea mush-roomed into a projectthat has netted dollarsfor the school just by the student sort-ing out the trash that parents bring.

“I wentonline oneday andfound thatyou couldsave Capri-Sun® pack-ages and earnmoney foryour school.”

So shedove headlonginto it andlaunched apilot programof recyclingthat has spread throughout the schoolsystem. “We started it small scale lastyear and got $50 for our efforts. Thisyear we have gotten about $1,500 justfrom the trash that we were normallythrowing away.”

Some of the items she and her stu-dents have been sorting and recyclingbesides the obvious cola can areLunchables® containers, Lays® chipbags — large and small, candy wrap-pers made by the Mars company such

as M&M’s®, Skittles®, Starburst®,Snickers® — to name a few.

The concept has been a big hit withher students, “They ask me daily ifthey can go sort trash today.”

Recycling is an impor-tant lesson in life for thesecond graders, accordingto Felicia, because, “It isthe small seeds that areplanted to grow back toyour community. Theywill be the weekend war-riors, give at Habitat or atthe church.”

Felicia said she wantsthis project to instill intoher students the thrill andthe responsibility of giv-

ing back to the community.“I want my children to remember

me as someone who loved andinspired them to do great things.

“It is not about grades but giv-ing back. I want them to be con-tributing members to society. Justexisting is not acceptable; youmust give back.”

And she constantly desires tofollow what her principal, ChadChism reminds her of on a dailybasis, “He says, ‘They don’tcare how much you know untilthey know how much youcare.’”


PONTOTOC ELEMENTARY

Felicia Pollard:Teaching the Four R’s: Reading, ’Riting, ’Rithmetic & RECYCLING

“It is not aboutgrades but givingback. I want themto be contributing

members to society.Just existing is notacceptable, youmust give back.”

“It is not aboutgrades but givingback. I want themto be contributing

members to society.Just existing is notacceptable, youmust give back.”

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By REGINA BUTLER

Some people may go theirwhole lives not knowing whatthey want to be when they

grow up.This was not the case with

Emily Newell, first grade teacher atNorth Pontotoc.

“I knew from the time I was inhigh school that I wanted to be ateacher,” Emily said. “It is acalling.”

Emily said she wanted to be ateacher because of “the children. Youcan’t be a teacher and not love chil-dren.”

In fact, her favorite part of teachingis learning about her children.

“I don’t know all their needs at thefirst of the year, so I get to know themto learn their needs so I can meetthem.”

And then comes the biggest chal-lenge — “finding the time to workone-on-one with every student to helpthem be successful.”

She paused. “That

is stressfulbecause you don’tknow if they are going to get it or not.But you have to keep at it becausesome students may not get the conceptfrom any other teacher but you.”

Most people think thatfirst grade is — well,

first grade — andyou don’t have toworry about whatthey learn therebecause they have

11 more grades tolearn it, right?

“But first grade iswhere their foundation ismade,” Emily noted. “Thefundamental things arelaid that carry themthrough the rest of theirschool years all the way to the senioryear.”

And most learning skills take placein this most fundamental year.

“They are responsive. They soak upyour love of reading and other basic

habits that are good. It is a criticalage. If they don’t really thinkschool is something they can suc-ceed at, they will feel like theyhave to overcome it instead ofenjoying it.”

And her reason for wantingthem to enjoy school is so thatlearning will come easier.

“You have to teach the skillsand concepts but it is a labor oflove. Perhaps I can preparethem and help them grow.”

But, in spite of all the skillsthat a first grader must learn inthose short months of that piv-otal year, Emily said she wants

to convey more than just basic text-book skills, “My hope is that when mystudents are older, they will say that

‘Miss Emily cared forus.’”

She wants to emulatethe teachers she had inthe past.

“I don’t rememberwhat my teachers taughtme, but I remember themwiping away a tear orputting on a band-aid.

“They [my students]are not going to remem-ber what I taught them in20 years, but they willremember that I cared.”

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Emily Newell:In this first grade teacher’s alphabet, ‘C’ is for Caring

“I don’t remember what

my teacherstaught me, but Iremember themwiping away atear or putting on a band-aid.


Seated, l-r: Reggie Collums, Chancery Clerk; Phil Tutor, Board Attorney; standing, l-r: Dennis Corder, District 5; Ernie Wright, District 4; Wayne Stokes, District 1; Dwayne Graham, District 2; Duane Tutor, District 3.

The Pontotoc County Board of Supervisorsis constantly striving to improve

the quality of life in Pontotoc County.

A few of those improvements include:• Member of the PUL Alliance, bringingToyota to the area

• Upgrade of the E-911 System• Renovation of the old jail for the

E-911 offices• Actively pursuing the four-laning

of Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 9

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By REGINA BUTLER

Jannie Mooreman is about toerase the blackboard and gohome for the last time, but

she won’t erase the memoriesnor the things she has taughtkindergartners at SouthPontotoc.

“I love kindergarten,” shesaid. “To see the children come innot knowing what a letter is, or know-ing how to write their name, and seethem leave knowing how to do thatand knowing how to read is wonder-ful.”

Jannie said she hasalways wanted to “getthe children to feel com-fortable and excitedabout coming to schooland learning.”

She said the real keyto that is “making themfeel safe in this environ-ment. And I have to getto know the kids myselfso I can get them to thatlevel they need to be.

“Every day I pray,‘Lord, show me theway.’”

After 28 years in the field, she willbe stepping out of a full-time positionnext year, but she says, “I love teach-ing and I still want to be

involved in teaching after Iretire.”

She believes she shouldgive back to the teachingfield because “I have been

more thanblessed.”

One of theways she has been

more than blessed isthrough the children

themselves.“It thrills me to see a

child smile and give me abig hug and to see their

face when they are suc-cessful.”

She has also been ableto follow some of her stu-dents to adulthood.

“I’ve seen some ofthem graduate, andthen getsome oftheir kidsto teach.”

Janniesaid shebelieveskinder-garten is

one of the most impor-tant grades that a childcan be in.

“It gives them thestarting point of theireducation to build on.When they leave herethey are to leave feelingsuccessful. If you canreach them in kinder-garten, they can go on in other gradesbuilding upon it.”

And there are many days she feelslike more than a teacher. “We are theonly stable environment some of thechildren have. It is hard to hear thekind of life that some of the childrenhave to live.”

The biggest reason Jannie believesshe has been successful over theyears is because she realized it is notall about her.

“I tell my parents that we workas a team.”

She has striven to make her stu-dents’ school days better than sheremembers hers. “I didn’t really

like school, so I have always want-ed learning to be fun for all the chil-dren and to let them know that theycan learn.

“Everybody has their strengthsand their weak-nesses.”

Above all,Jannie wants herchildren toremember her as“A teacher thatloves God andHis children.

“I want themto see Godthrough me andI want them tosee He lovesthem ... andhopefully ...I’ve made adifference intheir lives.”

SOUTH PONTOTOC

Jannie Moorman:Building a lifetime of success in kindergarten

“I want them to see God

through me andI want them to

see He loves them... and hopefully... I’ve made adifference in their lives.”


North Pontotoc High9th - 12th grades285 Hwy 15 NorthEcru, MS 38841662-489-5612

South PontotocElementary K - 5th grades1523 South Pontotoc RoadPontotoc, MS 38863662-489-5941

South Pontotoc Middle6th- 8th grades1523 South Pontotoc RoadPontotoc, MS 38863662-489-3476

South Pontotoc High9th - 12th grades1523 South Pontotoc RoadPontotoc, MS 38863662-489-5925

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North Pontotoc ElementaryK - 5th grades285 Hwy 15 NorthEcru, MS 38841662-489-5613

North Pontotoc Middle 6th - 8th grades285 Hwy 15 NorthEcru, MS 38841662-489-2479

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Pontotoc Elementary SchoolKindergarten-2nd grades145 Fred Dowdy Ave.Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-4973

D.T. Cox Middle School3rd & 4th grades304 Clark St.Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-2454Pontotoc Junior High 5th - 8th grades132 North Main St.Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-6056 (5th & 6th grades)662-489-8360 (7th & 8th grades)

Pontotoc High School9th -12th grades123 North Main St.Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-1275

OtherPontotoc Ridge Career& Technology Center354 Center Ridge Rd.Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-1826Director: Phil Ryan

North Pontotoc Elementary set to open Fall 2011

Continuing education after highschool is of key importance to the futureof any community.

Pontotoc is less than three hours awayfrom several of the premier learning insti-tutions in the state.

Each of the campuses offer continuingeducation for those seeking to stay at thecutting edge of technology in their field.

Blue Mountain College1-800-235-0136 or 662-685-4161P.O. Box 106Blue Mountain, MS 38610Web site: www.bmc.edu

Itawamba Community College – Fulton662-862-8034 602 West Hill St.Fulton, MS 38843Web site: www.iccms.edu

Itawamba Community College – Tupelo662-620-5306 2176 South Eason Blvd.Tupelo, MS 38804Web site: www.iccms.edu

Itawamba Community College - Belden662-620-50003200 Adams Farm RoadBelden, Mississippi 38826Web site: www.iccms.edu

Mississippi State University662-325-2224P. O. Box 6305Mississippi State, MS 39762Web site: www.msstate.edu

Mississippi University for Women662-329-7106 1100 College St. MUW–1613Columbus, MS 39701-5800Web site: www.muw.edu

Northeast Community College662-720-7751 or 1-800-555-2154101 Cunningham Blvd.Booneville, MS 38829Web site: www.nemcc.edu

Northeast At New Albany662-692-1501 or 662-692-1507301 North StreetNew Albany, MS 38652Web site: www.nemcc.edu

Northeast At Corinth662-696-2352 or 662-696-23122759 S. Harper RoadCorinth, MS 38834Web site: www.nemcc.edu

Northwest Community College662-562-3219Box 4074 4975 Hwy.51 NorthSentatobia, MS 38668Web site: www.northwestms.edu

University of Mississippi662-915-7227 or 1-800-olemissP.O. Box 1848University, MS 38677Web site: www.olemiss.edu

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41 Steakhouse: Decades of business are atestament to their scrumptious steak and fishdishes. Dine in or carry out. Banquet facilitesavailable. (4390 Hwy. 41, 489-5640)

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Lep’s Bar-B-Q: Delicious pork and chickenbarbecued on the premises with side dishes tocomplement the meats. Dine in or carry out.(352 West Oxford St., 489-1300)

Main Street Pizza: Delectable pizza with avariety of fresh toppings and stromboli, bothmade from scratch. Dine in or carry out. (5 SouthMain Street, 489-7272)

Mi Pueblo: Authentic Mexican cuisine avail-able on the buffet or from the menu at two loca-tions. (335 Hwy. 15 North, 488-0023; 2565 Hwy.15 N. 509-9777 )

New China Garden: Huge buffet as well asan extensive menu, dine in or carry out. (227Hwy. 15 North, 488-8318)

Pink Peony Deli & Cafe: Sandwiches, sides,soups and desserts. Party room available. (270-A West Oxford Street, 488-0400)

Red Rooster Cafe: Daily lunch buffet anddinner from a menu of homemade desserts,chicken, fish and steak. Large banquet roomavailable. (107 North Main St., 488-0018)

Spuds: Chicken, burgers, fish and shakesare on order along with — of course — spuds!(104 Hwy. 15 N., 489-4444)

Sydnei’s Kitchen: Food the way your moth-er cooked it. Daily lunch buffet, order off the menufor breakfast. Sunday lunch buffet. Catering avail-able. (344 Hwy. 15 North, 488-9442)

The Candy Bar: Homemade deli sandwich-es to go. Party room available - seats 25 sit-down diners. (1 South Main Street, 488-0064)

Tony’s Sunny Side Restaurant:Family atmosphere, mouthwateringentrees and homemade desserts. Dinein or carry out. (1635 Hwy. 341 South,489-0815)

ALGOMASeafood Junction: Train depot-

styled restaurant with a great seafoodbuffet or order off the menu. Cateringand banquet facilities also available.(101 Front St., 489-8946)

Sloan’s: Fish, steak and more —including chicken livers — cooked upfresh and hot, dine in or carry out.(6051 Hwy. 15 South, 489-8444)

Pam’s Place: Slow-cooked barbe-cue — sandwiches, ribs, nachos,plates, as well as hamburgers, hotdogs and more. One table inside andone outside for dining in or carry out.(5541 Highway 15 S., 488-0303)

ECRUCosta Oaxaquena Mexican Restaurant:

Offering its Southern customers a taste fromeven farther south — south of the border. Dinein, carry out, lunch buffet. (6721 Hwy. 15 North,489-2470)

Ecru Fish & Steak House: Sizzling steaksand fabulous fried catfish await patrons of thiseatery. Dine in, carry out, Sunday lunch. (388Main St., 488-0066)

Main Street Trolley: Quaint eatery inside anold trolley car, burgers at their best with all thetrimmings. Carry out or sit at a couple of outsidetables. (222 Main St., 488-8070)

ENDVILLEEndville General Store: This busy country

store also houses a great fish and steak houseon Friday and Saturday nights. Dine in or carryout. (23 Endville Rd., 662-840-8524)

SHERMANCravin’ Catfish: Pay when you walk in, then

eat all you want. (101 Cemetery Rd., 620-7762)Big R’s Drive-Inn: Daily hot lunches you can

take out or dine picnic-style at tables under a pavil-ion out front. (298 3rd Ave., 662-690-9890)

THAXTONBoochey’s at the Barn: A family-style steak

and fish house, located inside Double L CattleAuction building. (Highway 6/278-West, 419-1705)

LOCALLY-OWNEDOld Man’s Pizzeria: Pizzas, salads andsubs to go. Call-in, carry out orders only.(42 Cordville Lane, Hwy. 15 N., 419-1001)

Blacksmith BBQ & Catering: Tasty bar-becue sandwiches, nachos, ribs andmore. Food truck parked on Fred’s park-ing lot on Thursdays and Fridays.(Highway 15 N., 419-0040)

Malone’s Road Kitchen: At this mobilefood truck, you can get fried catfish,shrimp and chicken strips with sidesevery Thursday. (Turnpike Rd., 891-9126)

FRANCHISESBurger King: 207 Hwy. 15 N., 489-7766

Domino’s Pizza: 114 Hwy. 15 N.,489-3033

Hardee’s: 125 Hwy. 15 N., 489-3002

Huddle House: 333 Hwy. 15 N., 489-4911

Kentucky Fried Chicken — Long JohnSilver’s: 321 Hwy, 15 N., 489-3449

McDonald’s: 145 Hwy. 15 Bypass, 489-6100

Pizza Hut: 258 Oxford St.., 489-7097

Sonic: 2 Locations• 260 West Oxford, Pontotoc, 489-6295 • 6561 Hwy 15 N. in Ecru, 489-1400

Subway: 2 Locations• 122 Hwy 15 N., 489-7300• 100 McCord Rd., inside Walmart, 489-9913

Wendy’s: 163 Hwy. 15 N., 489-9265

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Mayor Jeff StaffordOffice in city hall - 489-4321

AldermenTerry Chew, ward one 489-5374Tommy Patterson, ward two 489-7018D. R. Simmons, ward three 419-1903Rayburn Mapp, ward four 489-2631Herman Austin, at-large 489-5004

How to call: 662-489-4321

The Pontotoc City Board of Aldermenmeets the first Tuesday of each monthat 7 p.m.

Chancery Clerk’s Office – 489-3900The chancery court clerk handles

documentation on divorces, property linedisputes, adoptions and youth court.

Circuit Clerk’s Office – 489-3908The circuit clerk handles documentation

on marriages, voter registration, criminaland civil cases and notary public.

Tax Assessor/Collector - 489-3904

ALGOMAMayor Harry Corder 489-5696 Board meets first Tuesday, 7 p.m.

ECRUMayor Tom Todd489-3881 Board meets first Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

SHERMANMayor Ben Logan840-9185 Board meets first Tuesday, 7 p.m.

THAXTONMayor Johnny Coleman489-4460 Board meets first Tuesday, 7 p.m.

TOCCOPOLAMayor Billy Berry234-6030 Board meets first Tuesday, 7 p.m.

District 1: Wayne Stokes – 489-7341District 2: Dwayne Graham – 489-7580District 3: Duane Tutor – 489-4751District 4: Ernie Wright – 844-0208District 5: Dennis Corder – 489-2502

The supervisors oversee the budget forthe entire county, make decisions onimprovements county-wide including build-ings, fire protection and emergency man-agement. They also see that roads andbridges are repaired.

The Pontotoc County Supervisors meetthe first Monday of the month, the 15th ofthe month and the last day of the month at10 a.m. If the 15th or the last day falls onthe weekend, the board meets on the Fridaybefore.

East District: David Hall – 489-3921West District: Ed Barton – 489-3921

Justice court judges set bonds on allcounty crimes, and hear cases that aren’theard by the circuit court judges.

East District: Early McKinney West District: L. D. Gillespie

Constables are responsible for servingcourt papers and helping to keep the peacein their district. Contact them at JusticeCourt, 489-3921.

Airport – 489-3950Extension Office – 489-3910Library – 489-3960MS Employment – 489-3956Veteran’s Office – 489-3907Youth Court Service – 489-3936Agri-Center – 489-3969

GovernorHaley Barbour(800) 927-6378

State Representatives:Mac Huddleston: District 15 - PontotocCounty; P.O. Drawer 300, Pontotoc, MS38863, (662) 489-5157E-mail:[email protected]

Margaret Ellis Rogers: District 14 - Pontotoc, UnionCounties; 619 Owen RoadNew Albany, MS 38652,(662) 534-8886E-mail:[email protected]

Preston Sullivan: District 22- Pontotoc, Calhoun,Chickasaw; 1601 CR 410,Okolona, MS 38860 (662) 447-5719E-mail:[email protected]

State Senator:Nickey Browning: District 3 - Pontotoc,Union, Calhoun; P.O. Box 1051 Pontotoc, MS 38863(662) 489-5979E-mail: [email protected]

Senator Thad CochranContact Sen. Cochran in Washington: U.S.Senate, 113 Dirksen Senate OfficeBuilding, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5054Fax: (202) 224-9450

In Mississippi:2012 15th Street, Suite 451Gulfport, Mississippi 39501Phone: (228) 867-9710Fax: (228) 867-9789E-mail: [email protected] site: www.cochran.senate.gov

Senator Roger F. WickerContact Sen. Wicker in Washington:555 Dirksen, Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Phone: 202-224-6253Fax: 202-228-0378

In Mississippi: P.O. Box 1482 Tupelo, MS 38802Phone: (662) 844-5010Fax: (662) 844-5030Jackson: Phone: (601) 965-4644Fax: (601) 965-4007Web site: www.wicker.senate.gov

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Preventive measures are just as important to the health of people of acommunity as medical services, and Pontotoc has several top-notch fit-ness centers and gyms offering a wide range of services to fit the needs

of adults of all ages.

•Elite Fitness, located at 355 Peoples Drive (509-9985), caters to both menand women with both free weights and machine weights, cardiovascular equip-ment and personal trainers. Other products and services include dietary supple-ments and a tanning salon.

•NMMC-Pontotoc Wellness Center, located at 30 West Reynolds Street,provides cardiovascular training equipment, free weights, a variety of aerobicclasses and an indoor walking track to more than 900 members — men andwomen. For more information, call (662) 489-1335 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

•The Gym, (871-4015) located on Highway 6 West, offers weight trainingwith equipment and free weights, cardiovascular training and more for studentsand adults.

For Ladies Only For those ladies who are a bit shy about working out in mixed company,

Pontotoc features a ladies-only fitness center.•Coco Cabana, located at 265 West Reynolds Street (489-7883), features 15

machines where women of all ages can move through workouts for upper andlower body strength as well as cardiovascular and aerobic routines.

WALKING IS FREE: The outside walking track behind thePontotoc High School is open to the public for free. First Baptist Church gym-nasium is open to the public from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily for walking inside.

Health Service ProvidersGOVERNMENT OFFICES

•Pontotoc County Health Department –489-1241

•Dept. of Human Services – 489-4182

AREA HOSPITALS• North Mississippi Medical Center- Tupelo –

(662) 377-3000• North Mississippi Medical Center- Pontotoc –

(662) 489-5510• Baptist Memorial Hospital of North

Mississippi - Oxford – (662) 232-8100• Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union County -

New Albany – (662) 538-7631

MEDICAL CLINICS•Acute Care Family Clinic of Pontotoc — 489-2777•Primary Care of Pontotoc — 489-5999•Ecru Family Medical Clinic — 489-4345•Flavia West Medical Clinic — 489-5038•Friendship Medical Clinic — 488-8799• Lower Crossing Medical Clinic, Sherman —844-7999•Pontotoc Family Medical Clinic — 489-7430•Toccopola Family Medical Center —

488-0270 or 281-8003•Trish Lindsay Clinic — 509-9934

Fitness Centers, Gyms & Tracks

Family PractitionersDr. Denise Sojourner 489-5999Dr. Flavia West-Huddleston 489-5038Dr. Stephen Montgomery 489-7430Dr. Dale Wing 489-7430Dr. Andrea Warren 489-7430Dr. Steven Dirmeyer 489-7430

ChiropractorsDr. Mark Romano 489-3322Dr. Erik Goodwin 489-5366

DentistsDr. Paige Pennington 488-9905Dr. John T. Black, Jr. 489-7768 Dr. Marlin Duff 489-4731

OptometristsDr. Philip Graham 489-4741Dr. Terry Wood 489-5907Dr. Miranda Maynard 489-5907Dr. Thomas Coccia 488-9021

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If you are looking to retire oryou are in need of long-termcare, Pontotoc has the agencies

and services to help you make thebest of your “golden years.”

Fun & Entertainment

• Dr. B. T. Simms Senior CommunityBuilding. Every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.the senior citizens meet with a fellowship mealfollowing. Once a month, Tale Tellers meet.489-6557

• The First Baptist Church’s Senior AdultMinistry meets the third Monday of the month at11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. 489-1346

• West Heights Baptist Church’s “Young atHeart” group meets every second Thursday at 11a.m. in the fellowship hall. 489-1200

• First United Methodist Church hosts a“Sprinkling of Methodists” every thirdThursday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the church fel-lowship hall during the school year. 489-3076

Housing•Pontotoc Senior Apartments, located at 265Lakeshore Drive. 488-9661

•Housing Urban Development, located onIndustrial Drive. 489-1312

Nursing Homes•Graceland Care Center – 489-6411•Pontotoc Nursing Home – 489-5510•Sunshine Health Care – 489-1189

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Helpful numbers• Social Security Administration 1-800-722-1213

• Three Rivers Planning Info and referral for the elderly 489-6911

• Pontotoc County Veterans Service Officer(Handles benefits for veterans and families)Bill Wardlaw 489-3907


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HABITAT FOR HUMANITYFor those who need affordable housing in Pontotoc,

Habitat for Humanity has been a godsend. More than 18homes have been built through the donations from peoplein Pontotoc County. Call 488-9090 for more information orto volunteer.SALVATION ARMY

When disaster strikes in any form, the Salvation Armyis there to give hope and help. A thrift store has beenestablished in Pontotoc to aid people in the community.Call 509-9400 for more information.

PONTOTOC FOOD DEPOTThrough the Pontotoc Food Depot, those who wish to

receive food on a monthly basis sign up the first Saturdayof each month at the food depot office from 8-10 a.m. Theoffice is located at the corner of Marion and LibertyStreets.

PONTOTOC FOOD PANTRYThe Pontotoc County Food Pantry helps to supply

food to an average of 30-50 families a month and is openfrom 9 a.m. - 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and islocated on Reynolds Street. Call 489-5042 for more information.

Below is a list of the civic clubs and groups in Pontotoc County and a contact person for each. Someclubs are by invitation only. Please call the contact person for more information.

Children of the American RevolutionMartha Jo Coleman - 308-1219

City of Pontotoc PTOElementary:Amanda Kyle - 419-6620

D.T. Cox:Jemma Clayton - 489-9636

Civitan ClubJim Reed - 489-6208

Cosmopolitan ClubJoyce Odom - 489-4365

Fine Arts ClubBobbie White - 760-8600

Pontotoc Co. Historical SocietyMartha Jo Coleman - 308-1219

Pontotoc Boy ScoutsYocona Area CouncilCameron Floyd - 213-8653 or 842-2871

Daughters of the American RevolutionMillicent Seawright - 488-1576

Pontotoc 4-H ClubSherry Thompson - 489-3910

Pontotoc CommunityTheaterDonnie Sellers - 419-8425

Pontotoc HomemakersLinda Smith - 489-3910

Pontotoc Music Study ClubMarchelle Gates - 489-4651

Pontotoc RotaryJ. Greg Brown - 488-4020

South Pontotoc PTOMichelle Lilly - 419-0306

Tale-TellersB. T. Simms Senior Bldg. - 489-6557

Concerned CitizensDavid High - 489-5319

North Pontotoc PTOLisa Chandler - 509-2171Tiffany Heard - 488-5023

Pontotoc Lions ClubMark Patterson - 489-3211

Pontotoc Woman’s ClubJenae Weeks - 489-3602

Town and Country Garden ClubTammy Shelton - 509-0110

Pontotoc AmericanLegion Post #16Jerry Bell - 509-0168Wadelo Waldrop - 489-1218

Pontotoc Veterans of Foreign WarsSteve Organ - 489-7162

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County population in July 2010: 29,957 (27% under 18 years of age) From 2000 to 2010, the Pontotoc County population growth per-centage was 10.8% (from 26,726 people to 29,957 people)

Land area: 497 sq. mi. Water area: 3.6 sq. mi.Population density: 60 people per square mile

January 2011 cost of living index in Pontotoc County: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

(Information from www.city-data.com/county/Pontotoc_County-MS.html)

Most common industries for males (%):• Furniture and related product manufacturing (29%)• Construction (9%)• Plastics and rubber products (5%)• Truck transportation (4%)• Repair and maintenance (3%)• Metal and metal products (3%)• Educational services (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):• Furniture and related product manufacturing (26%)• Health care (12%)• Educational services (10%)• Accommodation and food services (5%)• Finance and insurance (4%)• Food and beverage stores (4%)• Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)

Religion statisticsPercentage of population affiliated with a religiouscongregation:Pontotoc County: 67.3%United States: 50.2%

Races in Pontotoc County, Mississippi:• White Non-Hispanic (83.6%)• Black (14.0%)• Hispanic (1.8%)• Other race (0.7%)• Two or more races (0.5%)• American Indian (0.5%)(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics couldbe counted in other races)

Median resident age: 34.8 yearsMississippi median age: 33.8 years

Males: 12,984 (48.6%)Females: 13,742 (51.4%)

Number of workers employed in Pontotoc County in 2010: 11,940

Industries providing employment:• Manufacturing (43.1%)• Educational, health and social services (14.0%)• Retail trade (10.5%).

Type of workers:• Private wage or salary: 84%• Government: 10%• Self-employed, not incorporated: 6%

Median household income in 2005-2009:Pontotoc County: $38,909Mississippi: $36,646

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Algoma - 2 shelters:Both at 1310 Algoma Road Ecru - 7 shelters:Five at 176 Main Street; Two atthe park on Central Avenue Sherman - 7 shelters:161 6th Ave.; 9 East LamarStreet; 600 Highway 178; 1041Cr. 292; 213 First Avenue; 49 E.State Street; 26 West LamarStreet Thaxton - 4 shelters:2 at 10260 Highway 336; 10632Highway 336; 10489 Highway336 (Thaxton Baptist Church) Toccopola - 2 shelters:Both located near the firedepartment at 3100 ToccopolaJct. Rd.

Beckham - 1 shelter:414 Beckham Road Hurricane - 1 shelter:7600 Highway 346 Longview - 1 shelter:3497 Longview Road Randolph - 3 shelters:Two are located at 240 TopsyRoad; one at 11800 Hwy. 9South (Carey Springs BaptistChurch) Troy/Woodland - 2 shelters: 175 Rock Hill Road, 3601Woodland Road

Storm alert information:www.alertfm.net/ms/pontotoc.

Sheriff’s Dept.489-3915

Pontotoc County Sheriff’sDepartment employs 17 full-time officers,

12 jailers and two schoolresource officers. To reach thejail, you may call 489-3915,

489-3165 and 489-3182.

Pontotoc County Fire Coordinator

489-3111The Pontotoc County Fire

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NATURAL GASService from the city of

Pontotoc covers most ofPontotoc County. To find out ifnatural gas is available in yourlocation, you may call PontotocCity Hall - 489-1722 (night orweekends - 489-7805).

Office hours are Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WATERPontotoc is serviced by 11

rural water associations, locatedall across Pontotoc County.

• East Pontotoc WaterAssociation -

Call 489-0776• Town of Ecru WaterAssociation -

Call 489-3881• Mud Creek WaterAssociation -

Call 489-6851• Oak Hill WaterAssociation -

Call 489-3692

• Randolph WaterAssociation -

Call 489-8641 or 489-8820• Toccopola WaterAssociation -

Call 489-6537• Thaxton WaterAssociation -

Call 489-6537• Troy Water Association -

Call 489-1425• Algoma WaterAssociation -

Call 489-8351• Sherman WaterAssociation -

Call (662) 842-6366

ELECTRICITYPontotoc County is serviced

by five electrical power associa-tions.

The Tennessee ValleyAuthority is the regional elec-tric provider. Call (662) 690-3400, (662) 690-3600, (662)690-3500.

PontotocElectric PowerAssociation serv-ices almost 18,000members in sixcounties, whichincludes most ofPontotoc County.The main officeis located at 12South MainStreet, Pontotoc.Call 489-3211.For emergencieson nights, weekends and holi-days, call 489-6711.

Natchez Trace PowerAssociation services the south-ern part of the county towardthe Chickasaw County area.Call (662) 456-3037.

Tombigbee ElectricalPower Association services theeastern part of the countytoward the Lee County area.Call (662) 842-7635.

Northeast Electrical PowerAssociation services the west-ern part of the county towardthe Lafayette County area. Call(662) 234-6331.

The City of New Albanyservices the northern part of thecounty near the Union Countyarea. Call (662) 534-1041.

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Call 811 from any phone

GARBAGE PICK-UPGarbage is picked up once a

week door-to-door. To find outwhen your garbage day is or askquestions about your bills, call489-3913.

PHONELand line contact: Bell South

at 1-888-757-6500. Wirelesscontact: Cellphone Superstore(489-6960), Cellular South(877-276-8841) or AustinCompany (489-7700).

DIRECT TV ORDISH NETWORK

Contact Brad’s Electronics(488-0087) or Austin Company(489-7700).

Shelters are located in almost every community in the county.

Dispatchers Lisa Robinson and Sonya Strevel send emergency

help all across Pontotoc County from the E911room.


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ASSEMBLY OF GODFIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD2448 Hwy. 15 North, Pontotoc489-0209

SOLID ROCK ASSEMBLY OF GODHwy. 15 South on Jefferson Rd., Pontotoc489-5544

BAPTISTALGOMA BAPTISTHwy. 124 W., Algoma489-5846

ANTIOCH FREEWILL BAPTISTToccopola662-801-8815

BEECH SPRINGS FREEWILL BAPTISTBeech Springs Rd., Ecru662-844-0792

BELLEVUE BAPTISTHwy. 6 West, Thaxton509-9235

BETHANY PRIMITIVE BAPTIST4905 Hwy. 346, Pontotoc489-0222

BETHEL MB2905 Hwy. 342, Pontotoc509-9924

BETHLEHEM FREEWILL BAPTIST115 Bethlehem Lane, Pontotoc489-6848

BUCHANAN BAPTIST4815 Friendship Rd., Pontotoc662-489-3405

BY FAITH BAPTIST2220 Hwy. 15 N., Pontotoc489-7701

CAIRO BAPTIST2610 Cairo Rd., Ecru489-6313

CAREY SPRINGS BAPTISTHwy. 9 SW, Pontotoc489-1265

CENTER HILL BAPTIST591 Brassfield Rd., Pontotoc489-1717

CHERRY CREEK BAPTISTCherry Creek, Pontotoc489-6002

CHERRY CREEK MB Cherry Creek Rd., Pontotoc489-7009

COOKE MEMORIAL BAPTIST5962 Redland-Sarepta RoadHoulka, MS 38850

COUNTY LINE BAPTIST14616 Hwy 9 S., Randolph489-7363

EAST BAPTIST329 Clark St., Pontotoc489-7151

ECRU BAPTIST550 Main St., Ecru489-3091

ECRU SECOND BAPTISTEcru, 489-5361

FIRST BAPTIST31 E. Washington St., Pontotoc489-1346

FIRST BAPTIST OF TROY145 Rockhill Rd., Troy489-4624

FRIENDSHIP MBCounty Road 134, Pontotoc489-7070

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST85 Friendship Road, Ecru489-4056

FURRS BAPTIST9011 Hwy. 6 E., Furrs662-840-1705

GREEN VALLEYBAPTIST265 Old Airport Rd., Pontotoc489-6047

HARMONY BAPTIST3534 Hwy. 345, Pontotoc489-1070

HEBRON BAPTIST71 Hebron Rd., Randolph489-6103

HOPEWELL PRIMITIVE BAPTISTRobbs Road, Randolph662-844-9633

HORTON MEMORIAL BAPTIST2120 Hwy. 346, Pontotoc488-1136

HURRICANE BAPTIST7975 Hwy. 346, Hurricane489-1481

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH2681 Rowland Road, Pontotoc489-4832

IN GOOD FAITH BAPTIST685 Rocky Ford Rd., Pontotoc489-7161

LEE MEMORIAL BAPTIST208 Lana St., Pontotoc489-7285

LIBERTY BAPTIST7974 Hwy. 341, Pontotoc489-1943

LOCUST HILL BAPTIST1745 Locut Hill Road, Pontotoc

LONGVIEW BAPTIST406 Dozier Hill Road, Belden489-5733

MACEDONIA BAPTIST777 Higgins Trail, Macedonia489-4386

McGREGOR’S CHAPEL FW BAPTISTHwy. 6 West, Pontotoc

MIDWAY BAPTIST8773 Hwy. 15 S., Pontotoc489-5664

NEW FAITH BAPTISTHwy. 336, Pontotoc

NEW HOPE BAPTISTNew Hope Rd., Pontotoc489-1512

NEW LIFE FREEWILL BAPTIST4449 Wallfield Road, Houlka662-568-2072

NEW RESIDENT BAPTIST996 Floyd Rd., Pontotoc488-8843

NEW SALEM MBHwy. 6 E., Pontotoc489-8791

OAK DALE BAPTIST7230 Hwy. 346, Pontotoc

OAK HILL BAPTIST5830 Hwy. 9 N., Pontotoc489-1897

OPEN DOOR BAPTIST125 Old Airport Rd., Ponttooc489-4831

PLEASANT GROVE FREEWILL BAPTIST7705 Hwy. 336, Thaxton489-0280

PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCHPiney Grove Road, Pontotoc489-5825

PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTISTCorner of Hwy. 41 & Pleasant Grove Rd., Pontotoc 662-682-7573

RANDOLPH BAPTISTTopsy Road, Randolph489-4992

SCHOONA CHAPEL BAPTISTHwy. 341, Pontotoc

SAREPTA BAPTISTRandolph, 662-414-7451

SECOND BAPTIST189 N. College St., Pontotoc489-1274

SELAH BAPTIST5720 Hwy. 15 N., Pontotoc488-8242

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST1000 Shady Grove Baptist, Pontotoc662-489-7842

SPRINGVILLE BAPTIST64 S. Pontotoc Rd., Springville488-0013

SPRINGVILLE CHAPEL MB1870 Palestine Rd., Pontotoc509-9511

ST. PAUL BAPTIST360 Cairo Loop, Pontotoc489-8417

THAXTON BAPTIST10507 Hwy. 336, Thaxton489-8534

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THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH7 Lafayette Street, Pontotoc419-2989

TOCCOPOLA BAPTISTP. O. Box 304, Toccopola489-7504

TOXISH BAPTIST1841 Toxish Rd., Pontotoc489-5839

TROY BAPTIST8272 Hwy. 41, Troy489-5770

TURNPIKE BAPTISTCane Creek Rd., Pontotoc489-1923

VALLEY GROVE BAPTIST3282 Kings Hwy., Furrs419-0485

WATCHMEN BAPTIST13013 Hwy. 336, Pontotoc489-3389

WEST HEIGHTS BAPTIST328 W. Oxford St., Pontotoc662-489-1200

WILSON CHAPEL BAPTISTP. O. Box 906, Pontotoc

WOODLAND BAPTIST1257 Pontocola Rd., Pontotoc489-9391

ZION BAPTIST459 Valley Rd., Pontotoc489-2196

CATHOLICST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC 431 Pineridge Dr., Pontotoc489-7749

CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPALNAYLOR CHAPEL CME326 Clark St., Pontotoc489-6082

THOMPSON CHAPEL CME937 CR 308, Houlka662-568-2680

CHURCH OF CHRISTBUCKHORN CHURCH OF CHRIST13675 Hwy. 341, Randolph662-568-2960

CHURCH OF CHRIST276 Hwy. 15 Bypass, Pontotoc489-5020

PONTOTOC CHURCH OF CHRIST369 Church St., Pontotoc489-1136

RANDOLPH CHURCH OF CHRISTCorner of Topsy Rd. & Indian Creek Trail,Randolph

SHERMAN CHURCH OFCHRIST2303 St. Hwy. 178 E., Sherman662-844-4593

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESKINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESS112 Old Airport Rd., Pontotoc489-7815

METHODISTALGOMA METHODISTFairview Road, Pontotoc489-7198

EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST1411 Hwy. 342, Pontotoc489-7198

ECRU UNITED METHODISTChurch Street, Ecru488-8178

FAIRVIEW METHODISTHwy. 341, Pontotoc489-6979

FIRST UNITED METHODIST68 S. Main St., Pontotoc489-3076

McDONALD UNITED METHODIST194 College Street, Pontotoc489-1020

MOUNT NEBO UNITED METHODIST1221 Campground Rd., Pontotoc489-7020

PALESTINE UNITED METHODISTAlgoma489-7198

PLEASANT GROVE UNITED METHODIST205 Martin Lane, Pontotoc489-2087

THAXTON UNITED METHODIST10326 Hwy. 336, Thaxton488-8178

USHER VALLEY UNITED METHODIST754 Moorman Rd., Pontotoc489-8020

PENTECOSTALBLACK ZION PENTECOSTALHwy. 342, Pontotoc489-0068

ECRU CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST259 Old Hwy. 15, Ecru489-4319

PONTOTOC APOSTOLIC248 Apostolic Circle, Pontotoc489-7121

THAXTON UNITED PENTECOSTAL265 Wells Road, Thaxton662-231-1197

WEST PONTOTOC PENTECOSTAL266 Hwy. 341 S., Pontotoc489-6700

PRESBYTERIANFIRST PRESBYTERIAN124 S. Main St., Pontotoc489-2183

LEBANON PRESBYTERIANToccopola

MAPLE DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN146 Maple Dr., Pontotoc488-0401

WHITE ZION PRESBYTERIANHwy. 6 East, Pontotoc662-844-5648

OTHERABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER267 W. 8th St., Pontotoc489-8409

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH5206A Hwy. 15, Ecru662-539-0040

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY1528 Hwy. 341, Pontotoc662-840-5708

CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD320 Stark Rd., Pontotoc488-8256

CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD127 County Rd. 433, Thaxton662-236-5948

CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES3932 Nanney Road, Pontotoc509-9605

COLLEGE HILL7027 Hwy. 6 E., Pontotoc488-4060

GOOD SHEPHERD 184 W. Bolton St., Pontotoc489-2205

HARVESTER CHURCHHwy. 15 N., Pontotoc489-4181

HARVEST TIME CHURCH OF GOD289 8th Street, Pontotoc488-8715

HEAVEN BOUND CHURCH110 Jericho Road, Pontotoc662-308-7663

OASIS OF LOVE FELLOWSHIP27 Chunn Lane, Pontotoc662-844-0534

REYNOLDS CHAPEL6498 Hwy. 9 S., Springville489-3711

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For more than 80 years, people ofPontotoc County have enjoyedrelaxing with their Pontotoc

Progress. The newspaper was founded byGrady Cook, and later owned by his son, thelate Bob Cook, whose family still runs aprinting business in Pontotoc. Today, thepaper is owned by Journal, Inc. in Tupelo,but the focus of the Progress remains onbringing hometown people the hometownnews.

Here’s how to get your news in thePontotoc Progress:

BirthsBirth announcements may come from

hospitals or individuals but must be signedby both parents and should contain thefollowing information:

• Name• Date of birth• Weight and length• Place of birth —

hospital, town• Parents’ names, town• Grandparents’ names,

towns• Names of siblings

(optional)Fee: $10 with a

photo, FREE without aphoto.

ObituariesObituaries normally come directly from

funeral homes and are submitted through theDaily Journal to also run in the Progress foran additional $7.50. The cost for a fullobituary to run in both the Journal and theProgress totals $22.50.

The Progress publishes a basic obituaryFREE as a public service, giving the name,age and community of residence of thedeceased, date and place of death, funeralarrangements and visitation, and memorialrequests.

A full obituary running only in theProgress may include biographicalinformation, personal interests andinvolvements, family survivors, pallbearersand other relevant information for a $15charge. A photo of the deceased may be runwith an obituary for a separate charge of$10. Special obituaries with wordingdifferent from standard obituary style will becharged at the newspaper’s charity rate.

Funeral homes may e-mail obituaries [email protected]. Obituariesthat are faxed or hand-delivered incur anadditional $5 charge. Obituaries areaccepted only from funeral homes andcharges are billed through the funeral home.No obituaries are accepted over thetelephone, but funeral homes may call 489-3511 with questions.

Engagements/Weddings/AnniversariesEngagement and wedding announce-

ments are $25, with or without a photo. Announcements exceeding 600 words

will be charged $10 extra. There are no forms, but samples are

available to assist in properly composingannouncements.

Engagement announcements may be runas often as you wish for $25 each time theyare published.

Announcements of anniversariesconsist of a photo and cutlineand also are $25.

BirthdaysBirthday greetings and

announcements are consideredadvertising with the standardone-column by four-inch“greeting” costing $25.56.

Announcements ofcelebrations consisting of a two-column photo with a cutline are

available for the discountedchurch/civic rate.

An exception is madefor individuals celebrating100th and higher birthdays. These arefree.

Card of ThanksCards of Thanks are considered

advertising and are available for $38.35for a standard size.

Church/Civic/Community EventsThe Progress will publish church

and community event announcements aswell as photos of events which have

already taken place. All church events andbenefit announcements may be printedFREE for two weeks. Additional paidadvertising is available at a discounted ratefor churches, charities and civicorganizations.

PhotosThe Progress

encouragesreaders to takephotos at eventsand submitthem to thepaper.

H o w e v e r ,photos must behigh-resolutionin order to print properly in the paper.Digital photos are preferred and should beshot at 300 DPI or higher — on somecameras, this is the “high” setting.

No more than two or three photos shouldbe sent in one e-mail.

You may also bring your disk and camerainto the office to download photos directlyto our computers.

Photo prints should be glossy hardcopies. No paper photocopies willbe accepted.

Community NewsAlmost 20 correspondents in

communities across Pontotoccity and county bring everydaynews of neighbors, friends andfamilies through the Progress.

They include: Linda Weeks,Algoma; Polly McMillen,Beckham; Rose Swords,Center Hill; Bonnie Todd,Ecru; Olean Stutsy, Gershorm;Debbie McDonald, Graceland;

Susan Hooker, Hurricane; Carolyn Carnes,Hurricane Community Center; BarbaraKyle, Longview; JoAnne Bradley, Pontotoc;Martha Swindle, Sherman; Ann Grant,Sunshine; Sammie Jaggers, Thaxton;Margaret Ratliff and Brenda Berry,Toccopola; Terri Kay Watts, Troy; CarolDavis, Woodland.

If you have news to share about yourcommunity, please check the Progress forthe contact information for yourcommunity’s correspondent, or call theoffice at 489-3511.


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ACCOUNTANTS:JOHN LAUDERDALE, CPAPONTOTOC 489-7561

MICHAEL T. SCOTTH & R BLOCK PONTOTOC 489-4828

CHRIS HUTCHINSON HUTCHINSON & GREENBERG, CPAVERONA 662-566-2847

ADVERTISING: Specialty Specialty Items & Screenprinting DENITA SNEED IMAGE SCREENPRINTING, INC. PONTOTOC 489-2741

AGRICULTURE: ServicesTERRI BOWEN DOUBLE B FARMS GIN RANDOLPH 489-7574

KEN RACKLEYPONTOTOC COUNTYFARM BUREAU PONTOTOC 489-2361

ATTORNEYS: J. GREG BROWN ATTORNEY AT LAWPONTOTOC 488-4020

PHILLIP L. TUTOR ATTORNEY AT LAWPONTOTOC 489-1701

SIDRA WINTER ATTORNEY AT LAWPONTOTOC 489-4686

AUTOMOBILES:Parts CATHY MYERS KARS, INC. PONTOTOC 662-844-6586

STEVE RUSSELLSERVICE SUPPLYPONTOTOC 489-4363

Repair/Body ShopsIVA JO BISHOPBISHOP BODY SHOPPONTOTOC 489-2328

BANKS: MIKE GREGORYBANCORP SOUTH -SHERMAN SHERMAN 662-840-1088

MIKE GREGORYBANCORP SOUTH - PONTOTOCPONTOTOC 488-4577

BUDDY MONTGOMERYFIRST NATIONAL BANK PONTOTOC 489-1631

JERRY ROBBINS RENASANT BANKPONTOTOC 489-4611

BOUTIQUES: Clothes & CosmeticsKENNETH & LOUISEPREWETTMERLE NORMANCOSMETICS PONTOTOC 489-3523

BUSINESS:TERRY BUTLERMAGNOLIA CLEANERSPONTOTOC 489-1571

JIM GOODWINEXPRESS EMPLOYMENTPROFESSIONALSTUPELO 662-842-5500

CABLE/SATELLITE:BRAD WHITEBRAD’S ELECTRONICSPONTOTOC 488-0087

LEE P. BECKMETROCASTOXFORD 662-234-4711

CITY, COUNTY& TOWN OFFICES: JEFF STAFFORD,MAYORCITY OF PONTOTOC PONTOTOC 489-4321

WAYNE STOKES,PRESIDENTPONTOTOC COUNTYBOARD OF SUPERVISORS PONTOTOC 489-3900

The mission of the Pontotoc CountyChamber of Commerce and Main StreetAssociation is to promote, support andenhance the quality of life and stimulatethe economic development of PontotocCounty as an outstanding place to liveand do business.

The Chamber/Main Street maintainsa Chamber/Main Street membershiplist, provides referrals based onChamber/Main Street membership,provides Chamber Business memberswith a membership plaque, maintainsan Industry list for our area, maintains alisting of Civic Clubs, maintains theWeb site (www.pontotocchamber.com),participates in ribbon cuttings andgrand openings for businesses, rents

tables and chairs, makes the Chamberoffice available to local clubs andorganizations, assists clubs in theircommunity projects, maintains a listing

of available buildings for sale or lease,shows empty buildings to potentialindustries looking to relocate, mails outinformation on Pontotoc to variousindividuals, organizations, etc.,maintains books and financial recordsfor the Bodock Festival Association,and develops and provides anewcomer's packet.

The staff of the Chamber/MainStreet Assn. is very active in promotingPontotoc and serves as the informationcenter for Pontotoc city and county,works with all civic organizations witheach of their functions and organizesmany activities, if it happens on a MainStreet or in any town in PontotocCounty, the Chamber is involved.

Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerceand Main Street Association

To become a member of thePontotoc County Chamber ofCommerce and Main StreetAssociation, you may contact theChamber/Main Street office at 489-5042, e-mail questions or requests [email protected] orvisit the office at 109 North MainStreet, Pontotoc, or visit the Web site atwww.pontotocchamber.com for amember application form.

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TOM TODD TOWN OF ECRU ECRU 489-3881

BEN LOGAN TOWN OF SHERMAN SHERMAN 840-9185

JOHNNY COLEMAN TOWN OF THAXTON THAXTON 489-4460

CIVIC CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS:JOYCE ODOMCOSMOPOLITAN CLUBPONTOTOC 489-4365

BARBARA CARTERPONTOTOC COUNTYHABITAT FOR HUMANITYPONTOTOC 488-9090

JIM BENNETTPONTOTOC CIVITAN PONTOTOC 489-3606

MARTHA JO COLEMAN PONTOTOC HISTORICALSOCIETYPONTOTOC 489-3563

J. GREG BROWNPONTOTOC ROTARYPONTOTOC 488-4020

JANAE WEEKSPONTOTOC WOMAN'S CLUBPONTOTOC 489-9919

TAMMY SHELTONTOWN & COUNTRYGARDEN CLUB PONTOTOC 509-0110

COMMUNICATIONS: CELLULARSOUTHPONTOTOC 488-9545

JODY STRINGER INTEGRATEDCOMMUNICATIONS TUPELO 662-842-0234

COMMUNITYDEVELOPER/PLANNER:JOSH WESTTHREE RIVERS PLANNING& DEVELOPMENTPONTOTOC 489-2415

CONCRETE: MARK JARRETTB & B CONCRETE PONTOTOC 489-2233

DENTISTS:DR. JOHN T. BLACK,JR.D.M.D., P.A. DENTISTRY FORCHILDREN AND ADULTS PONTOTOC 489-7768

DR. MARLIN DUFF, D.M.D., P.A. PONTOTOC 489-4731

EDUCATION: DR. DAVID COLE ITAWAMBA COMMUNITYCOLLEGE TUPELO 662-862-8001

PONTOTOC CITY SCHOOLS PONTOTOC 489-3336

PONTOTOC COUNTYSCHOOLS PONTOTOC 489-3932

PHIL RYANPONTOTOC RIDGECAREER ANDTECHNOLOGY CENTERPONTOTOC 489-1826

ELECTRIC & UTILITYPRODUCTS & SERVICES:PAIGE JAMISON ELECTRIC & MACHINESERVICE TUPELO 662-842-2807

ROBERT COLLIER N.E. MS. ELECTRICPOWER ASSOCIATION. OXFORD 662-234-6331

CHUCK HOWELLP.E.P.A. PONTOTOC 489-3211

ENGINEERING:MIKE FALKNER ENGINEERING SOLUTIONSPONTOTOC 489-1525

FINANCIAL:RICKEY HODGE PONTOTOC LOANS PONTOTOC 489-6237

AMY ALEXANDER SOUTHERN SECURITYFED CRED. UNION PONTOTOC 488-9411

GROCERY:BRUCE MCCOYMCCOY'S GROCERY, INC. ECRU 489-3161

JUNE WILLIAMSON PIGGLY WIGGLYOF PONTOTOC PONTOTOC 489-4282

BILL GRAYRED LINE MARKETS INC. NEW ALBANY 662-534-2004

HARDWARE: PRESTON CAMPBELLTRUE VALUE HOME CENTER PONTOTOC 489-7440

HOTELS & MOTELS:ANIL PATELDAYS INN PONTOTOC 489-5200

INDIVIDUALS:DONNIE & MICHELLE BENJAMIN LISABRYANTKEN & BUFFIE BUTLERBARRY &WILLIE M. FORD CLAY & LANA FOSTERMARIE GARRETTBESSIE GIVHAN THORNTON GRAHAM CHUCK & ENSLEY HOWELLMABEL McGEE CAROLYN McGEHEE ROSE MITCHELLTERESA MONTGOMERYDR. & MRS. EDWIN ORR LEE OSWALTDR. JOHN PATTERSON (RET.)TUD PITTMAN

KENNETH & PATSY RACKLEYJIMMY & ROSE ROBERTS TRACY ROBINSON FRED WICKER ERNIE WRIGHT

INDUSTRY:MIKE HALLASHLEY FURNITURE ECRU 489-5655

HOWARD & SHELLY CARNES CARNES FRAMES, INC. PONTOTOC 489-8777

AL DUFF N-C WOOD PRODUCTS, L.L.C. PONTOTOC 488-8588

RANDY COBB I. T. W. PASLODE INDUSTRIALPONTOTOC 489-4151

KEN PRUETTPONTOTOC DIECUTTING PONTOTOC 489-5874

ALLEN ROYEPONTOTOC SPRINGSPONTOTOC 489-7846

GUY LIPSCOMB SOUTHERN MOTION PONTOTOC 488-4007

CHARLOTTE WEATHERLYSOUTHERN QUALITYMEATS PONTOTOC 489-1524

WALLY HENRYSTAFAST-SOUTH PONTOTOC 489-6580

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INSURANCE:AFFORDABLE EMPLOYEEBENEFITSECRU 489-5677

HENRY PAYNE ALFA INSURANCE PONTOTOC 488-8006

MIKE MORTONHUMANA MARKET POINT296-4040

LYNN GREGORYMECHANICS INS.PONTOTOC 489-3300

JEFF MITCHELLMITCHELL ASSURANCE GROUP662-523-1358

KENNETH RACKLEYPONTOTOC COUNTYFARM BUREAU INSURANCE PONTOTOC 489-2361

JIMMY BLAND RIDGECREST INS., INC. PONTOTOC 489-2845

INVESTMENT BROKERS:MARK BOURNE EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTPONTOTOC 489-0170

JEWELERS:KENNETH ROYE SHANNON JEWELERS PONTOTOC 489-5634

LIBRARIES:ANNETTE MCGREGOR PONTOTOC COUNTYLIBRARYPONTOTOC 489-3960

MEDICAL: Clinics ANITA YOUNG PONTOTOC MEDICALCLINIC PONTOTOC 489-7430

DR. DENISE SOJOURNER PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OF PONTOTOC PONTOTOC 489-5999

DR. FLAVIAWEST-HUDDLESTON FLAVIAWESTMEDICALCLINIC PONTOTOC 489-5038

DANA THOMPSONGESTIVA HOSPICETUPELO (662) 844-2417

NORTH MISSISSIPPI HOSPICE(843) 979-7061

HospitalsFRED HOOD NORTH MISS. MEDICALCENTER-PONTOTOC PONTOTOC 489-5510

SuppliesKEN BUTLERMED MART HOME CAREPONTOTOC 489-9330

MUSEUMS:MARTHA JO COLEMAN, CURATOR TOWN SQUARE POST OFFICE MUSEUM PONTOTOC 488-0388

NEWSPAPERS: CLAY FOSTER JOURNAL PUBLISHING (DAILY JOURNAL) TUPELO 662-842-2611

MICHELLE WILLIAMSPONTOTOC PROGRESS PONTOTOC 489-3511

NON-PROFIT ORGS.:BARBARA GIBSONGLOBAL OUTREACHFURRS 662-842-6220

KATIE JACKSONPONTOTOC COUNTYANIMAL RESCUE & SHELTERA special project of the CREATE FoundationPONTOTOC 296-2356

OPTOMETRIST:DR. PHILIP GRAHAM SHANNON & GRAHAM EYE CLINIC PONTOTOC 489-4741

PHARMACIES:JAMES RANDLE - KEN CLOWERSMONTGOMERY DRUGS PONTOTOC 489-5555

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRENT & CONNYE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRENTPONTOTOC 489-7714

PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT: RANDY KELLEYTHREE RIVERS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTDISTRICTPONTOTOC 489-2415

REAL ESTATE: RENE SIMON SIMON FAMILYPROPERTIES PONTOTOC 509-8505

RESTAURANTS:ROBERT L. HUDSON McDONALD'S PONTOTOC 489-6100

MICHELLE SUTTONTHE CANDY BARPONTOTOC 488-0064

RENTAL SERVICES:KATHY PHILLIPS DAN'S RENT TO OWN PONTOTOC 489-7545

RETAIL:ANTIQUES DOWNTOWNPONTOTOC 489-4458

PAT TAYLOR BETWEEN SISTERS PONTOTOC 489-0096

GOODY’S DEPARTMENTSTORE PONTOTOC 489-2863

BRIAN TIMMONS WAL-MARTPONTOTOC 489-7451

RETIREMENT HOMES:DONNA STEPHENS GRACELAND'S OF PONTOTOC PONTOTOC 489-6411

TOOL & DIE:PAIGE JAMISON ELECTRIC & MACHINE SERVICES TUPELO 662-842-2807

TRUCKING/RENTAL:TODD BATES J & B SERVICES, INC. PONTOTOC 662-844-1611

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328 W. Oxford St.Pontotoc, MS 38863662-489-1200

SundayEarly Worship . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m.Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . .9:45 a.m.Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 a.m.Discipleship Training . . . . . . .5:00 p.m.Kid Roc

(children 1st-6th grade) . . .5:00-7:00 p.m.Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 p.m.

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Nursery provided for all services.

WednesdayFellowship Supper

(Sept.-April) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p.m.Prayer Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Mission Friends

(preschool boys & girls) . . . . . . . .6:30 a.m.RA’s

(boys 1st-6th grade) . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.GA’s

(girls 1st-6th grade) . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.The Journey (youth) . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Adult Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.

A family-friendly church with programsand activities for all ages!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

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