Tag Archive for: AR Advocate Power

Customers Appreciate Linemen After Destructive Storm
Entergy Arkansas had been warned that its service area might be in for some weather June 19. We were on standby and ready when storms hit that night packing 75-mph straight-line winds and a lightning display few will soon forget. When the skies cleared, we had just over 82,000 customers out of power across the state.

White Honored for Community Development Work
Tandee White, community development project coordinator for Entergy Arkansas, was presented the 2018 SOAR Partner Award "for her exemplary service to the Breakthrough Solutions program and the people of Arkansas," according to a news release from Breakthrough Solutions, a community development program of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Entergy Donates $50,000 to Help American Red Cross Help People in Crisis
Entergy presented a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross to provide relief for those impacted by disaster in Arkansas and across the country.

El Dorado Youngsters Get Taste of Electrical Work
Junior high isn't too early to start thinking about a career as a lineworker. Thanks to some enthusiastic Entergy volunteers, several sixth through eighth graders in south Arkansas got a glimpse into the power business at the Young Manufacturers' Academy, hosted by South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado.

A Decade of Results: Entergy’s Super Tax Day a Game Changer for Working Families
Entergy and partners helped customers claim nearly $260 million in EITC refunds

Entergy Arkansas Wins ADEQ Award for Entergy Efficiency Programs
Entergy Arkansas received a 2019 E2 Award from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality for implementing forward-thinking initiatives that have helped customers increase energy efficiency and save money. Since 2016, advanced thermostats have saved Entergy customers more than $170,000 on their bills.

Ten Young Scholars Receive Oscar Washington Scholarships
The Oscar Washington Jr. Educational Fund Scholarship awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to college-bound high school students during a spring ceremony in the Great Hall of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock.

From Tax Prep to Tech Teams, Triplett’s Volunteer Services Are in Demand
"We're all part of the communities in which we live and work, and volunteering is a great way to make a difference in a way that can be seen and felt," said Entergy Arkansas employee David Triplett. "It's immensely rewarding to work with these programs and see the positive impact they have on others."

Harrison Helps Youth Seek Success Through STEM Opportunities
nnnnnnnnnnnBetween work, motherhood and college, one would think Brandiace Harrison would have no time or energy left to volunteer to help others. But that's not how she was brought up.

Hydro Heroes Quick to Act in Medical Emergency
With heavy rain pouring into Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine the night of March 24, Entergy Arkansas employees Nathan Huffman and Darren Heard were inspecting Remmel and Carpenter dams to make sure all was well. The dams were fine, but not all was well.