Mississippi’s trees add year-round beauty to our state, but they can also be a hazard to the electrical grid. This is particularly true during times of drought. The Mississippi Forestry Commission recently released the 2024 Pine Mortality Report, which found that there are more than 12.5 million dead trees in the state resulting from the 2023 drought.
Winning coaches will tell you that big wins aren’t achieved during the minutes on the field or the court. They’re made in the hours of practice, reps in the gym and the time spent watching game film and studying their opponents. The same can be said of economic development. The big wins, such as the Amazon Web Services investment announced recently, are years in the making. The research, discussions and established partnerships provide the foundation for landing the deal.
This week, Entergy celebrates National Engineers Week, recognizing how engineers play a vital role in innovating solutions to global challenges that impact future generations.
As an Entergy Mississippi lineman, Ronnie Williams is accustomed to helping others. He helps keep electricity flowing for customers every day and has also participated in restoring power after storms such as Hurricane Laura, the Rolling Fork tornado, the Southaven ice storm and several thunderstorms in the state. He has an outstanding safety record and is committed to his personal safety and the safety of his co-workers. He also helps mentor younger linemen.
Fifteen teams and 59 participants hit the greens on a cool fall morning to support an important cause. Entergy Mississippi’s power generation group recently held its second annual golf tournament at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, raising $16,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.