Mississippi News

Scheduled Power Outage Friday Night in Walnut: What to Know

By Jon Myers

WALNUT, Miss. — Tippah Electric Power Association has announced a scheduled power outage in Walnut beginning around 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, while crews repair a 46 kV switch at the Walnut substation.

The outage could last up to four hours.

Areas affected

  • 72 East
  • 72 West
  • Chalybeate
  • Walnut South

Power is expected to stay on in Walnut’s city center, including Blue Sky, Love’s, the Walnut Fire Station and areas around the school.

TEPA asks residents in the affected areas to please share the information with neighbors.

Jon Ross Myers

Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com