Entries by Leyla Goodsell

A Safety Conversation with Chris Smith

Chris Smith came to Entergy through little league baseball. His coach worked at the company and later hired Chris as a groundman. That was 34 years ago. Since then, Chris has worked his way through the ranks as a lineworker to his current role as a senior training specialist at our Knowledge and Skills Training center in Clinton, Mississippi.

Engineering a New Career

It takes courage – and curiosity – to venture down a completely new career path. That may explain why some of our engineers are flourishing in non-engineering positions. Their analytical, solution-oriented skills are helping them design their own success. During National Engineers Week, we salute them for conquering new professional territories.

The 30 Moments that Lit Up Our Year

Lists are popular during the holiday season. Naughty or nice, holiday wishes,Oprah’s favorite things, thebest songs of the year, and the lists go on! Each one requires purposeful thought. Were you really, really good this year? How can you bring someone joy? Who has influenced our culture? What have we accomplished?

Team Spirit Lands Nick Parker Entergy’s Lineman of the Game Honor

The New Orleans Saints are going into the fourth game of regular season play on a high note, but the season has been a bit of a nail-biter even with a three-game winning streak. Only a few points have made the difference between wins and losses in the last few games. Fans like Nick Parker are hoping for less stress, more fun and a big win at the Superdome on Monday.

A Little Kindness Goes a Thousand Miles

Entergy Mississippi employees’ generosity helped colleagues start over after Hurricane Harvey. Above, Gary Newman and his wife, Tommie Zene, (center) thank David Rose (left) and Matthew Breland (right) for helping them clean up their home after it was damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Terry Clark Receives Presidential Life-Saving Award for Heroic Rescue

Terry Clark never planned on being a superhero. His instincts led him to that role while he was on the job late one afternoon last fall. He was behind an 18 wheeler on Highway 8 near Cleveland, Mississippi when two cars crashed in a head-on collision just ahead of the semi. It never occurred to him to run away from the danger; instead he jumped into action and helped save a woman’s life.