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Trees Down In Neshoba – Sheriff Clark Asking Everyone To Stay Off Roads
Sheriff Eric Clark just announced the following. "Neshoba County residents there are numerous trees reported blocking roadways. Sheriff’s Deputies are scattered about the county trying to help identify those that place motorists in the greatest danger. If at all possible stay off the road... Read More.
UPDATE: Central Electric Reports Power Outages
Date: February 17, 2021
Update: 6:00 P.M.
Central Electric Reports Outages throughout Its Service Area
Due to the winter storm, Central Electric Power Association is experiencing sustained
power outages throughout its seven county service area. CEPA has mobilized all their
field operations staff to restore power as safely as... Read More.
Winter Weather Closings for 2/17 and 2/18
Multiple Closings and Delays - 2/17
Carthage Christian Academy- Closed until Monday.
Leake County School District - Virtual Learning 2/18, 2/19 (no penalization if you don't have internet access per LCSD)
Leake Academy - Closed 2/18
Choctaw Tribal Schools - Distance Learning Continues 2/17
Neshoba County School District -... Read More.
Leake County and Carthage Municipal Offices Closed
All Leake County and Carthage Municipal offices will be closed again today due to inclement weather conditions and dangerous roads. We will keep you updated about reopening. In the meantime, everyone is encouraged to stay home.
Eye Witness Report – Hwy 16 Remains Closed- 18 Wheelers Blocking Roadway
Highway 16 is still closed and the roads are still dangerous. Eyewitness Leigh-Annah Brown was in the area when the accident happened. "We got there as soon as it happened. We live right down the road. The truck is still there.There is another truck... Read More.
Car Accidents Increasing Throughout The Day In Leake County
7:36am - Leake County Deputies responded to a car sliding off the road on Hwy. 35 North.
7:58am - Leake County Deputies were called to assist a car in the ditch on Waggoner Road.
7:41am - Leake County Deputies and Edinburg Fire Department responded to... Read More.
Multiple Reports of Dangerous Road Incidents In Leake County
Stay off the roads. There are multiple reports of dangerous road incidents involving accidents with vehicles either being stalled or sliding off the side of the roads. Investigator Quick of Leake County said that Leake county officers are working in the following areas which... Read More.
Update – Hwy 16 Blocked At Leake Neshoba Line- 18 Wheeler Stuck In Roadway
Sheriff Eric Clark just stated that Highway 16 near Leake County line is blocked with 18 wheeler stuck in roadway. Avoid this area. We will provide the latest information as it becomes available.
***We spoke with Leake County Sheriff's office and Investigator Eric Quick confirmed... Read More.
Multiple Vehicle Accident at Edinburg Dollar General
At approximately 8:41am Leake County Deputies were called to the Edinburg Dollar General for an accident between an SUV and 18-wheeler.
When the Deputies reached the location on Hwy. 16 East, they found the SUV in the woods and the 18-wheeler blocking one lane of... Read More.
