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Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, December 1, 2025, for eight Pontotoc County school districts.

The Allen Band has been wowing and entertaing fans all season long. If you haven’t had a chance to hear them you are missing out

A person who killed two Pontotoc County residents during a crime spree in December 2024 was sentenced Friday to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Richard Dewayne Chambers Sr.

Last Saturday, the Allen Cheer Squad traveled to Moore to compete in the Class 2A Game Day Regional. After a great performance, the team waited anxiously for the results — and it was worth it! For the first time in school history, the squad has earned the right to compete at the State Competition!

Allen Schools Elementary School Principal Amy Mayhue has implemented a program this year where teachers can refer students to her office for positive accomplishments. She spoke about it to the Allen Board of Education Monday at its regular meeting.

Applications are being taken for names to be placed on the 2025 Farmers State Bank Angel Tree, now until November 26th. The first 25 children that meet the DHS Snap Program Guidelines will be accepted.

The Mustangs ended their regular season with a bang last Friday night here when they demolished the Gore Pirates, 41-6. The Pirates were physical, but the Mustangs were too much for them in the end.

Week of November 17th Monday Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle, Tater Tots, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Cheese, Fruit, Milk, Water, Iced Tea Tuesday Dorito Casserole or Beef Tamale Pie, Zucchini, Corn, Salsa, Sour Cream, Bar or Brownie, Milk, Water, Iced Tea Wednesday...

Week of November 17th Monday Breakfast — Oatmeal, Sausage Links, Cinnamon Toast or Choice of Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch — Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Rolls, Fruit, Milk Tuesday Breakfast — Breakfast Bowls with Toast or Choice of Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice...