Neshoba
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mississippi Transportation Commission makes a case for more infrastructure funding
The Mississippi Transportation Commission addressed the critical need for new, recurring sources of revenue and warned of the effects of underfunding infrastructure at a press conference held at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) administration building.
Speakers included Commissioner Willie Simmons, Chairman, Mississippi Transportation... Read More.
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.
Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office Urges Caution Amidst Hazardous Road Conditions
In light of the aftermath of last night's storm, the Neshoba County Sheriff's Office has issued the following advisory:
Please be cautious when traveling today. The roads, especially in the south part of the county, are wet and trashed with leaves and debris from last... Read More.
Georgio Grace named head football coach at Philadelphia
Georgio Grace has been named the new head football coach of the Philadelphia Tornadoes.
A 2010 Graduate of Philadelphia, Grace returns to the Tornadoes from Kemper County High School, where he served as the team's offensive coordinator during the 2023 season.
Grace will officially begin Monday,... Read More.
ECCC Postpones Junior Preview Days
Due to the risk of severe weather throughout the area, our Junior Preview Days, originally scheduled for April 9 and April 10, 2024, are being rescheduled to Fall 2024 in conjunction with our first home football game. Additional details will be made available closer... Read More.
