NWS on Francine: We Were Lucky

A Philadelphia church lost its steeple as Francine swept through Thursday.  (Photo credit: Neshoba Baptist Association)   What's left of Francine is expected to dissipate in Arkansas today.  And it's pretty clear now that Mississippi dodged a bullet.  While there was some damage across the state,... Read More.
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Central Electric Reports Outages throughout Its Service Area

As Hurricane Francine passed through our service area early this morning, Central Electric Power Association (CEPA) had over 5,300 members without power due to strong winds and heavy rain. Restoration efforts began as CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff. As of 5:00 p.m., Central Electric has... Read More.
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Francine Heads North, Power Restoration Continues

Tropical Depression Francine is moving into north Mississippi this afternoon but a wind advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for much of the state including the local area.  Gusts up to 35 miles an hour are possible on the back side the tropical... Read More.
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Photo Gallery: Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Raises $15,000 at Inaugural Cornhole and Kickball Tournament

The Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff's Association hosted its first-ever Cornhole and Kickball Tournament, drawing around 500 attendees and raising approximately $15,000. The event featured live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and more for the community to enjoy. In the Kickball Tournament, Team "Strictly Business" claimed 1st... Read More.
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Kosciusko Teen Found Guilty of Murder

Jarmarion Thompson, 18 of Kosciusko, was found guilty of murder on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in connection with the July 2023 shooting death of 21-year-old Jamel Davis of Kosciusko. Davis was shot at his home in the 500 block of West Adams Street on Thursday,... Read More.
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Central Electric Prepares for Hurricane Francine

As Hurricane Francine approaches, Central Electric Power Association has activated its emergency response plan and is taking necessary steps to ensure we are prepared for potential impacts. Our team is fully ready to respond to any outages once it is safe to do so. Restoration efforts will... Read More.
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Closings and delays due to Hurricane Francine

This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be closed or delayed due inclement weather from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Francine: Thursday, September 12 Leake County School District - Will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024. All after-school activities, athletic events,... Read More.
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A Wild Tuesday in Neshoba County

On Tuesday, September 10, a series of incidents were reported across Neshoba County. A resident on County Road 505 alleged that a FedEx driver threw their package. When the resident's wife confronted the driver, she claimed his truck smelled like marijuana. Another report came from a... Read More.
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