National Guard to Help with Ice Storm Recovery

Governor Reeves is sending the National Guard into the hardest-hit areas in north Mississippi after last weekend’s ice storm… “We will deploy, at least initially, up to 500 members of the Mississippi National Guard with the expectation that it is possible that those numbers will... Read More.
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Structure Fire Near Madden Community

A structure fire was reported at 9:11 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at a home on Highway 488 near the Madden community. Carthage Fire Department, Madden Volunteer firefighters, and Leake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. Deputies reported the structure was fully engulfed in... Read More.
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Central Electric Restoration Efforts

Central Electric Power Association has been responding to power outages throughout the day caused by severe winter weather and ice accumulation mainly in the northern part of our service area. Restoration efforts will pause at dark and will resume at daybreak tomorrow. High winds and... Read More.
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Driver Service Bureaus closed due to winter weather

Jackson, Miss. - Due to the winter weather that has impacted our state, our Northern and Central Driver Services Stations will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026. Southern Region locations will have a delayed opening of 10:00 a.m. Make sure to follow our social... Read More.
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Hit and Run Friday Night in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A two-vehicle hit and run wreck was reported Friday night in Philadelphia. The call was on Holland Ave. from someone driving a white Kia. They told police that their car was hit by a red truck that left the scene. The wreck was reported just... Read More.
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