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Entergy named a Top Utility in economic development for 19th year in a row
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.

Americans stand ready: Make sure you’re prepared for severe weather
September is National Preparedness Month, and Entergy is joining organizations across the country in encouraging customers to take simple, proactive steps to keep their families and property safe before emergencies occur.

Smarter lighting can support a stronger business
Lighting is one of the most visible systems in a commercial facility. It affects how customers experience a space, how employees complete their work and how safely people move through interior and exterior areas.

Entergy Mississippi invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Entergy Mississippi is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding $20,000 in STEM scholarships to four outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, and partner institutions across Mississippi.

Entergy New Orleans joins US Department of Energy to break ground on $2M grant-funded grid hardening project
Entergy New Orleans today joined leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy to break ground on a grid-hardening project that will upgrade 94 distribution poles serving the Leonidas area and directly benefit more than 1,900 customers. Making the grid stronger means customers will experience fewer, shorter outages.

Entergy New Orleans supports expectant mothers through community baby showers
Entergy New Orleans recently supported two community baby showers in New Orleans, providing expectant mothers with essential resources as they prepare to welcome new additions to their families.

Meet the pros: Tiedra Lewis
Meet Tiedra Lewis, manager of planning and project management in the system planning and operations organization, based in The Woodlands, Texas.

Entergy protects endangered whooping cranes while increasing reliability for customers
Entergy is partnering with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Fulcrum Air to deploy bird flight diverters on transmission lines across Louisiana, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to protecting the endangered whooping cranes while improving reliability for our customers.

Entergy Louisiana invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Entergy Louisiana is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding $35,000 in STEM scholarships to nine students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, and partner institutions across Louisiana.

Entergy volunteers help move Capitol Green Connector project forward
Volunteers — including Entergy employees — helped plant trees and landscaping along the Capitol Green Connector, making downtown Jackson greener and more welcoming. Supported by local organizations, the project extends the Museum Trail and connects key destinations.

Built to Power: Honoring the employees who keep our communities running
On September 2, Entergy will celebrate Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day, recognizing the employees whose dedication and commitment to their craft help provide the reliable electricity that millions of customers depend on every day.

Meet the pros: Rhett Amedee
For nearly two decades, Rhett Amedee has helped power Entergy’s mission through leadership, technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Get more comfort and save more energy with a free home assessment
As the days begin to cool and fall settles into New Orleans, now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the season ahead.

NCA Food Bank receives $4,250 in incentives from Entergy Solutions
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has received a $4,250 incentive from Entergy Arkansas for completing energy-efficiency projects through the Entergy Solutions Core Continuous Energy Improvement initiative.

Poverty simulation hosted by Entergy and United Way of Southeast Louisiana highlights challenges facing vulnerable families
Entergy recently partnered with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana to host a poverty simulation designed to deepen understanding of the difficult realities facing ALICE households — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — who often earn above the federal poverty level yet still cannot afford a basic survival budget.
