For most of his career, Johnny Buchanan has avoided the spotlight.
A private person who prefers to keep his personal life to himself, Buchanan has spent decades serving his community, often working behind the scenes to restore power and help customers when they need it most. Recognition has never been his goal.
Entergy Mississippi has restored power to the customers in Lawrence County near Monticello, due to the wildfire in the area. Approximately 179 customers were originally taken offline as a proactive safety measure to help protect the public from wildfire hazards.
Entergy Mississippi has de-energized distribution lines that serve approximately 179 customers in Lawrence County near Monticello due to the spreading wildfire in the area. The temporary power outage is expected to last until approximately 7 p.m., though the outage could be extended until conditions are safe.
Entergy Mississippi was selected to receive $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for upgrades to strengthen performance of its transmission system.
October is Energy Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to tackle vampire power and other forms of energy waste in your home.
For the 19th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development.
The communities we serve continue to attract some of the nation’s most competitive and power‑intensive industries in the United States. In 2025, Entergy Mississippi helped secure $9.609 billion in capital investments and create nearly 1,177 new jobs within the Entergy Mississippi service area.