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Leake SO announces Central Electric will be upgrading meters throughout county

Tuesday, July 1 by Breck Riley

The Leake County Sheriff's Office has sent out a notice that Central Electric workers will be changing meters throughout the county.All current meters with be replaced with electronic versions.As a safety measure, the sheriff's office announced on Facebook that the workers will be using... Read More.

Automated Electric Meters Being Installed in Neshoba County

Tuesday, May 20 by Randy Bell

In Neshoba County today, contractors will begin upgrading the meters in parts of the Central Electric Power Association’s service area. They’ll be working first in the House and Linwood communities installing digital equipment to allow for automated meter reading which the association says will... Read More.

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Central Electric Prepares for Hurricane Francine

Thursday, September 12 by Ashlee Davis

As Hurricane Francine approaches, Central Electric Power Association has activated its emergency response plan and is taking necessary steps to ensure we are prepared for potential impacts. Our team is fully ready to respond to any outages once it is safe to do so. Restoration efforts will... Read More.

Video: Water’s Truck and Trailer Expands to Service Electric Buses

Wednesday, August 28 by Ashlee Davis

Water’s Truck and Trailer now offers services for electric buses, having recently installed a specialized lift and charging stations.The electrical hub for charging the buses was constructed by Dusty Pee and Wamble's Machine Shop and Equipment Rental, with the electrical work being completed by... Read More.

UPDATE: Central Electric Restoration Efforts Continue

Sunday, April 14 by Emergency Desk

Date: April 14, 2024 Update: 8:30 A.M. Central Electric Restoration Complete As of 8:30 a.m., Central Electric has restored power to everyone that can receive it. Manager Long would like to thank all the CEPA employees, Alcorn County Electric Power Association, East Mississippi Electric Power Association, and Southern Pine... Read More.

Central Electric Restoration Efforts Continue

Friday, April 12 by Ashlee Davis

*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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Central Electric Continues Restoration Efforts

Thursday, April 11 by Ashlee Davis

**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

Wednesday, April 10 by Ashlee Davis

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.

Home lost to fire caused by electric heater

Friday, January 19 by Ashlee Davis

Another Leake County home was claimed in a fire believed to have been caused by an electric heater.Carthage Fire Department, Leake Correctional Volunteers, and Reformation Volunteers were called to a home on Dead End Rd. off of Goshen Rd. near Reformation Rd. at 10:14... Read More.

TVA and Central Electric ask customers to help conserve electricity

Wednesday, January 17 by Staff Report

Together with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the generator of the electricity Central Electric distributes throughout its seven county service area, we are monitoring the upward trend in electricity use and its impact on our regional power supply. Central Electric is asking members to reduce... Read More.

A Message from TVA and Central Electric

Friday, December 23 by Ashlee Davis

TVA and CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION MEDIA ADVISORY Public Power Team Working to Keep Consumers Warm Cold temperatures across the area are placing additional demands on the power system, and CENTRAL EPA team members are working hard to ensure you remain safe and warm. Until the temperature moderates,... Read More.

As Gas Prices Climb, How About An Electric Car?

Thursday, March 10 by Randy Bell

With gas prices going through the roof, maybe it's time to consider an electric car. EV Mississippi is a non-profit group which advocates for electric and hybrid vehicles. Its president, Josh Hazel, says with pump prices this high, the cost of fueling a gas-burning... Read More.