Be safe, Daddy
Rankin serviceman’s family is at the heart of the reason that safety is so important to him.
Entries by Caron Blanton
On-site health screening leads Entergy Mississippi team member to adopt healthy lifestyle
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” is an often-quoted Chinese proverb credited to philosopher Lao Tzu. For Entergy Mississippi team member Quintaurus Wright, it is more than just a quote. He is living proof that small steps can lead to incredible results.
Two weddings and a heart for service
Entergy Mississippi team member volunteers on her wedding day
Indianola lineman recognized for skills, work ethic, service to customers
Skills and work ethic provide winning combination for Cedrick Jackson.
Saints roll out black and gold carpet for Lineman of the Game
Keeping the lights on and restoring power after outages is not for the faint of heart. Our lineworkers climb poles in the sizzling heat with the summer sun beating down on them, go up in bucket trucks in the bitter cold after an ice storm and deal with extreme devastation after tornadoes, flooding or hurricanes. In addition to being physically fit and mentally astute, lineworkers must have a heart for serving others.
More than 400 customers access tools and resources to beat the heat
More than 400 Entergy Mississippi customers from the Cleveland and Greenville areas got out of the heat to learn how to beat the heat at the Bolivar County Expo Center in Cleveland earlier this month. Entergy partnered with local community advocate organization Boss Lady Economic Planning Development, led by Pam Chatman, to hold the half-day event. The customer engagement event showcased a variety of Entergy tools and programs that help customers manage energy usage and bills.
Selfless act recognized with President’s Life Saving Award
It’s great to have friends. It’s great to have family. When you have friends that are like family, it is truly a treasure.
Aerial saw improves reliability for Mississippi customers
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.
Creativity, passion and attention to detail provide winning combination in economic development
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.
Celebrating today’s achievements and creating a brighter and more diverse future in engineering
This week, Entergy celebrates National Engineers Week, recognizing how engineers play a vital role in innovating solutions to global challenges that impact future generations.