Four Allen Middle School students and one Junior High student made the 2022 East Central University’s All-District Honor Band. They performed with students from across the area this past Saturday, January 8 , in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center, Ataloa Theatre, on the ECU campus. Pictured, left to right, and the position they earned in the band are Brailee Davis, Middle School 2 Chair Baritone; Ely O’Daniel, Middle School 9 Chair Trombone; Blake Campbell, Junior High 5 Chair Trumpet; Bobbie Chapman, Middle School 4 Chair Tuba; and Kyra Collings, Middle School 2 Chair Horn.

Twenty-six years after his passing in 1996, Bobbie Milner was awarded an American Flag for the military service of her husband, Phillip Thomas Milner. Phil served with the 45 Division of the National Guard in Korea during the early 1950s. The war raged from 1950 to 1953.

Allen Public School was presented their $17,000 TSET Grant check just before the Christmas break. The money was used to upgrade the playground equipment at the Allen Elementary. “We are very appreciative for the TSET grant that we are using to promote exercise for our students,” said Superintendent Jeff Hiatt.

Jay Owens was sworn in as the Pontotoc County Assessor this past Monday morning, January 3 , in an 11:00 am ceremony at the Pontotoc County Courthouse. Mr. Owens assumes the position with 22 years of experience in the Assessor’s Office. He took over the position on the retirement of Debbie Byrd.

Sophia Mullicane seemed to enjoy her visit with Santa

Pontotoc Co. Tournament December 9, 2021