A full field of 35 foursomes hit the links on April 22 to help provide emergency bill help for Entergy Mississippi’s most vulnerable customers. With a few donations arriving just before tee time, the four-man scramble raised $128,000, setting a high bar for Entergy Mississippi’s inaugural The Power to Care golf tournament and surpassing fundraising records for similar tournaments held in other states where Entergy operates.
Project is another step toward company’s sustainability effortsnWhen Entergy Mississippi crews installed a high-voltage clean air circuit breaker at one of our Vicksburg, Mississippi substations late last year, two companies reached milestones. The equipment installation was a first for Entergy’s four-state service area and the second U.S. dead-tank BLUE Circuit BreakerTM installment in the country for the manufacturer, Siemens Energy.
Most lineworkers who have spent more than a few years on the job will tell you it’s both dangerous and rewarding work. Greg McGriff, who retired from Entergy Mississippi in March with 32 years of service, said he “had a good run” in his career as a troubleman and recently shared reflections on his experience inan episode of T&D World’s “Line Life” podcast.
Plus One recognition helps lineman finish career on a high notenLineworkers are like celebrities when they roll in to restore power after a storm. In neighborhoods or on a lonely country road, there’s always someone who wants to say thanks, shake hands, offer a meal or ask for help. Hurricane Ida was no different.
Traveling, eating great food and watching sports are some of Albert Carr’s favorite hobbies. The senior cable splicer from Flowood, Mississippi experienced all three as Entergy’s Lineman of the Game when the New Orleans Saints faced the Carolina Panthers on January 2 in the Caesars Superdome. And when the Saints came marching in, Carr was among the fans chanting “Who Dat?!” and celebrating their victory.
An investment in education is an investment in a child’s future. Even more so when that child also faces language and communication learning disabilities, like the students atMagnolia Speech School. The Jackson-based non-profit school, which helps students with hearing loss and communication disorders overcome speech and literacy barriers, is “Building Hope” to expand their services and facilities with help from Entergy Mississippi.
Some heroes wear capes. Some wear work gloves and safety glasses. Most just want to do a good deed for those in need, often because someone else once extended them a helping hand.
Entergy has been part of Jerry Wilson Jr.’s life as long as he can remember. His father recently retired from the company after 40 years of service. When it came time to choose his own career path, Jerry was naturally drawn to the company. He joined Entergy Mississippi as a lineman trainee 18 years ago. Since then, he has worked in Jackson, Clinton and Vicksburg in various roles, including journeyman lineman, operations coordinator, service supervisor and construction supervisor. Currently a construction supervisor in Jackson, Jerry works diligently to provide safe and reliable service to customers every day.
Power has been restored to more than 65,000 customers since severe weather struck Entergy Mississippi’s service areas on Tuesday. Nearly 80,000 customers were affected by the wave of thunderstorms, lightning, high winds and tornadoes that caused widespread power outages.
Entergy Mississippi has restored power to more than 53,000 customers after severe weather struck our service territory late Tuesday, causing outages for nearly 80,000 customers. As of 6 p.m., about 26,000 customers remain without power. Most of the remaining outages are in areas hit hardest by the storm, including Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin and Warren counties.