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Central Electric gives update on outages throughout its service area

Wednesday, May 5 by Breck Riley

Central Electric Power Association had over 16,000 members without power as the severe weather passed through our entire service area yesterday.Damage is extensive with numerous broken poles, wires, and trees down.Crews worked into the night and are working in each district today to restore... Read More.

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Walnut Grove Update from Mayor Brian Gomillion

Wednesday, May 5 by Robbie Watson

Cleanup is continuing this morning in Walnut Grove. Mayor Brian Gomillion has confirmed "that there has been a complete power outage in Walnut Grove. Cleanup is resuming today." Gomillion said the "process will be slow but we will get it done." He went on... Read More.

Leake County School District Closed Today

Wednesday, May 5 by Robbie Watson

The Leake County School District will be closed today according to School Superintendent Yvette Young.

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Drug Trafficking and Home Burglary in Attala and Leake

Wednesday, May 5 by Staff Report

Walnut Grove Hard Hit During Severe Storm But No Reported Injuries

Wednesday, May 5 by Robbie Watson

Downed Trees, power lines, and structural damage have been reported in Walnut Grove according to Leake Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone who was on site and working the scene late yesterday afternoon. Trees have blocked roadways, highways and outlets throughout the area. Yet, cleanup... Read More.

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Leake Sheriff Atkinson – Additional Downed Trees, Powerlines, Near Lena, and Walnut Grove- Please Stay Off The Roads

Tuesday, May 4 by Robbie Watson

More downed trees and power lines being reported in the Lena, Walnut Grove and Carthage area. Sheriff Atkinson is asking everyone to stay off the roads if at all possible in these areas as they work to remove trees and assess power lines.

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Major Power Outages Reported In Leake

Tuesday, May 4 by Robbie Watson

Major power outages are being reported in the Leake county area especially the Carthage area. We will keep you updates as the storm passes through. Storms are continuing to pass through the area until around 6pm according to the National Weather Service in Jackson.Reports... Read More.

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Tornado Watch Issued

Tuesday, May 4 by Robbie Watson

A tornado watch has been issued. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson the watch includes areas of Central and Eastern Mississippi including our area. Thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 70 miles an hour, and golf size hail included with this pattern. Timing... Read More.

Carthage Farmer’s Market Opens Today

Tuesday, May 4 by Robbie Watson

The Carthage Farmer's Market starts today. Market Manager Marcus Williams said the market is going to mean a lot to Carthage and Leake County as a whole because "we will have produce, arts and crafts, cottage foods, fun and fellowship. We will also teach... Read More.

Severe Weather Likely Today

Tuesday, May 4 by Robbie Watson

Severe weather is likely today and this evening in the central Mississippi area including our region. Severe thunderstorms are likely Tuesday into Tuesday evening, and they will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail to the size of golf... Read More.

Hit And Run Charges in Death of 2 Year Old Toddler

Tuesday, May 4 by Staff Report

A man has been charged in conjunction with a hit and run accident that lead to the death of a two year old toddler on Thursday. Andrew Graham Winstead, who is 25 years old, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident... Read More.

Carthage Venues Are Available

Tuesday, May 4 by Robbie Watson

Some Carthage venues are reopening. The Carthage Mayor and City council reached a decision to reopen the community center and scout hut at McMillan Park as well as Trustmark Park stage. The Lincoln Park community house will be officially opened soon. Carthage Coliseum renovations... Read More.