Closings and delays due to winter weather
This is a list of area schools, businesses and services that be will be closed or delayed due to winter weather and extreme cold temperatures.
Neshoba
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.
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.
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.
Central Electric prepares for Winter Storm
Central Electric Power Association is closely monitoring the potential for winter weather across central Mississippi this weekend.
Unlike snow, ice is extremely heavy. Even a thin layer of ice can add significant weight to power lines and tree limbs. Ice can also make restoration more... Read More.
Two Arrested in Philadelphia Hotel Assault and Robbery
Philadelphia Police have made two arrests in connection with an assault and robbery that occurred at the Super Inn and Suites on January 21, 2026.
Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the hotel around 9 p.m. and made contact with the... Read More.
City, County, and Emergency Crews Prepare for Incoming Inclement Weather
City and county workers, along with first responders in our communities, are preparing for the incoming inclement winter weather that could bring ice and snow to the area.
Public works crews are preparing for slick and treacherous road conditions while our local law enforcement, fire... Read More.
Rollover Crash on Hwy 21 in Neshoba Monday Afternoon
A rollover crash was reported on Highway 21 N. near County Road 775 in Neshoba County at approximately 2:15 p.m. Monday, January 19.
Despite how serious the wreck looks and the damage to the vehicle, all occupants walked away with very minor injuries.
A Mississippi Wildlife,... Read More.
