Central Electric Restoration Efforts Continue

*As of April 12, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.* Linemen from three electric cooperatives in Mississippi continue to work alongside CEPA personnel. The outside assistance arrived yesterday and began making great progress in restoring power to our members. Crews continue to work in each district today to restore power... Read More.
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Neshoba County Deputy Chris Strickland Retires

BMO in the MO'rning - This has been a special week. It began with our third Morning Show of the Year award in a row, and it ended with something even more special. Today at noon, a close friend of mine Neshoba County Deputy... Read More.
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Pearl River man pleads guilty to incest

Jackson, Miss. – A man from the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians pleaded guilty in federal court to knowingly engaging in a sexual act with a member of his family. According to court documents, in July 2021, Ronnie Reed, Sr.,... Read More.
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NWS: No Tornado Touchdown in Scott County

The widespread storm damage in eastern Scott County and western Newton County late Tuesday night was the result of straight-line winds, not a tornado.  That's what the National Weather Service is saying after a survey team inspected the damage in and around Forest and... Read More.
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Nurse Drowns in Car on Flooded Highway

The severe weather in Mississippi has claimed a second life.   The Highway Patrol says Shanika Newton, 43, of Tchula was driving home late Wednesday night when her car ran off Highway 49E near the Leflore-Holmes county line and overturned in a flooded ditch.   Investigators... Read More.
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Central Electric Continues Restoration Efforts

**Update as of April 11, 2024, 10:45 a.m.** Central Electric continues restoration efforts following the severe weather event that affected our service area. Significant progress was made yesterday. Crews continue to work in each district to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Additional outside assistance is... Read More.
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Central Electric Reports Outages Throughout Its Service Area

Due to substantial rain fall, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes, Central Electric Power Association experienced sustained power outages throughout its seven county service area. CEPA promptly mobilized their field operations staff to restore power. Central Electric Power Association had more than 10,000 members without electric service and over... Read More.
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Severe Storm Causes Widespread Damage in Leake County

Residents of Leake County were met with extensive damage on Tuesday evening, April 9, as severe storms swept through the area, leaving a trail of fallen trees in their wake. Reports indicate that trees were down across the entire county, obstructing roadways and posing significant... Read More.
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