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AWS is a WIN for Mississippi and our customers

Entergy Mississippi customers are very familiar with our company’s role: generating and transmitting power to their homes and businesses 24/7. What they may not know is that we bring more than just electricity to Mississippi. We bring jobs, too.

Entergy New Orleans announces clean energy partnership with Feed the Second Line to empower N.O.

Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce its partnership with Feed the Second Line’s Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative. Entergy New Orleans’ contribution will fuel the organization’s mission of creating a robust safety net for local artists that prioritizes environmental resilience, renewable energy, and community empowerment.

Historic $10B planned investment to benefit Entergy Mississippi customers

Amazon Web Services’ plans will support long-term power reliability, affordabilitynn

Entergy delivers nearly $500M in economic impact for greater New Orleans region

Company’s actions strengthen communities, create jobs and boost the local economy

The power to grow Mississippi

This article was updated in January 2024 to include Amazon Web Service's announcement of a $10 billion investment in Mississippi.

Reflecting on 100 years in business, Entergy Mississippi is planning for another successful century

One of the oldest power generation companies in America, Entergy Mississippi, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. The organization began as The Mississippi Power & Light Company in 1923, with a handful of municipal electric systems. Today, it serves over 450,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 45 of Mississippi’s 82 counties.

Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 16th year

In 2022, Entergy Mississippi helped secure $808 million in capital investments and create nearly 1,050 new jobs within Mississippi.

Entergy to sponsor 50th Annual Bayou Classic, expands support for HBCUs

Entergy is pleased to serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th Annual Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 16th consecutive year

In 2022, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana helped secure approximately $16.2 billion in capital investments and created nearly 18,000 new jobs within Louisiana.

Entergy Mississippi strengthens commitment to community growth

As vice president, Gardner will expand on his current work fostering economic growth in Entergy Mississippi’s service territory through collaborative business development efforts with state and local allies. He and his team will work with elected officials and economic developers to attract national and international businesses to Mississippi and assist those already located in the state to expand.