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Entries by Candace Coleman

Beat the Heat Day provides relief from high summer temperatures

Jul 2, 2025/in News release/by Candace Coleman

Just in time for the peak of summer activities, Entergy Mississippi is contributing $628,000 to help older adults and customers with disabilities with their bills. The bill assistance, which includes contributions from employees, customers and shareholders, is distributed through Entergy’s The Power to Care program. The company announced the contributions during Beat the Heat Day events, where they gave away fans and energy efficiency kits to households in need.

How to respond to a supercell: Superb restoration

Mar 25, 2025/in Storm Center update/by Candace Coleman

Preparing for the worst while hoping for the best is a constant in our storm readiness plans. The preparation proved to be needed, since the tornado outbreak spawned 18 twisters over two days in the state, according to the National Weather Service.

2024: A historic year in review

Dec 12, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

It’s been a remarkable year for Entergy Mississippi and its customers. As it comes to a close, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped our 2024.

Entergy supports environmental stewardship program serving West Jackson

Nov 4, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Entergy’s Environmental Initiative Fund is supporting the launch of a Jackson, Mississippi program that addresses two issues at the core of our business – environmental stewardship and workforce development.

Pole donation helps train aspiring lineworkers at Hinds Community College

Aug 22, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Entergy Mississippi is helping to prepare the state’s next generation of lineworkers for the field by donating one of the most essential pieces of learning equipment to Hinds Community College. The company donated 21 utility poles to the community college’snew electrical lineworker program– a value of nearly $9,200.

How our grid teams reclaimed materials, lowered costs

Aug 1, 2024/in Storm Center update/by Candace Coleman

Engineers are key players in our business. Along with operations coordinators and supervisors, they turn data into design, making grid improvements more resilient and reliable. When it came to a recent substation rebuild in Winona, Mississippi, these grid teams took their duties a step further and in turn saved our customers $390,000.

Power Players pilot program welcomes MSU football players

Jul 11, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Linemen of a different game recently toured Entergy facilities by way of a new collaborative effort between Workforce Development and Procurement and Supply Chain. The Power Players program welcomed student-athletes from the Mississippi State University football team, with the goal of exposing them to the company’s landscape, intimately meeting with leaders, and discussing their journeys after graduation. They’re the first group to experience the pilot program.

$1.3M transmission update helps prevent future customer costs

Jun 11, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Entergy Mississippi completes Grand Gulf to Franklin Substation projectnEntergy Mississippi recently completed a $1.3 million project to update a major transmission pathway coming from the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The completion of the project supports affordability and significantly lowers the risk of transmission interruptions between Entergy Mississippi’s single largest power resource and the Franklin Substation located in Franklin County, Mississippi.

The power of connecting: Utilities partner to enhance local supplier chain

Apr 30, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Entergy works hard to make sure local suppliers and contractors are aware of potential opportunities to work with us, which helps grow the economies of the communities we serve.

Giving back takes us forward: A look at Entergy Mississippi’s centennial

Apr 17, 2024/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Employees exceed previous year’s volunteer hoursnAt the top of 2023, Entergy Mississippi set a big goal for itself. With April marking 100 years since the utility began serving the state, ‘the power of 100’ became the backdrop for its volunteerism and community-centered efforts. The company kicked off the centennial celebration by partnering with local organizations to provide nutritional meals to families in need, and energy efficiency kits to help customers lower their power usage and bills.

2023: The centennial in review

Dec 18, 2023/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

As we put a bow on 2023 and start building 2024, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped Entergy Mississippi’s centennial year. From an Entergy first, to a rate drop, and multiple community contributions – our year was packed with stories of impactful efforts across our 45-county service area.

Entergy Mississippi is focused on reliability

Dec 7, 2023/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Meeting customers’ sustainability needs: What to know about RCO

Nov 9, 2023/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Businesses are more focused on sustainability today than ever before. That can include everything from recycling to targeting net zero emissions. So, it’s not surprising that Entergy Mississippi customers claimed nearly half of the credits available when we launched our RenewABLE Community Option program on May 16.

Celebrate the magic of energy efficiency this holiday season

Nov 9, 2023/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

Free energy efficiency kits giveaway at Entergy Magic of LightsnPracticing energy efficiency is one way to stay on Santa’s nice list this holiday season. And Entergy Mississippi will be helping customers do just that by giving away free energy efficiency kits at the Magic of Lights. The second annual drive-through holiday lights spectacular at the Brandon Amphitheater will be open Nov. 17 through Dec. 31, and Entergy Mississippi customers have the opportunity to purchase a discounted ticket and receive a free energy efficient kit.

Population growth sparks North Mississippi grid upgrades

Oct 26, 2023/in Blog post/by Candace Coleman

If there’s one thing Entergy Mississippi loves to see in our communities, it’s growth. With DeSoto County being thefastest growingcounty in Mississippi, we know our job as a reliable utility is more important than ever for customers in the northern part of the state. It’s why the company has poured $4.8 million into strengthening the grid and increasing load capacity in and around Lewisburg.