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Entergy Arkansas announces $45K in scholarships to 9 Arkansas HBCU students to empower future leaders in technology

Entergy is proud to invest in the future of higher education by awarding $5,000 scholarships to nine outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Arkansas. Through the Power of Prosperity program, Entergy seeks to help remove barriers to students’ academic success by providing free access to financial assistance and resources to the institution supporting the student.

The Power to Care by Entergy Texas donates $100,000 to help vulnerable customers beat the summer heat

As summer temperatures drive up electricity use, Entergy Texas is partnering with local nonprofits to provide $100,000 in emergency bill assistance to qualified older adults and individuals with disabilities through its Power to Care program.

Entergy commemorates Hurricane Katrina with community action and environmental impact

In partnership with Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Entergy will hold another employee-driven Day of Service on Aug. 29, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Katrina. That initiative will focus on home weatherization efforts to improve energy efficiency and lower utility costs for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

Deborah Drago: Committed to community

For Deborah Drago, industrial account executive at Entergy Texas, being involved in her community is a way of life.
Campus entrance sign at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss.

Jackson State University students awarded Entergy’s HBCU scholarship

Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce three Jackson State University students have been awarded Entergy’s Power Your Future Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions across the company’s four-state service area.
Community Power Scholarship recipients (left to right) Ryan Wu, Meredith Hawkins, Alyssa Norsworthy and Alexis Hunsicker.

Seven Mississippians awarded Entergy’s Community Power Scholarship

Entergy is helping high-school graduates from its four-state service area pursue their college and career dreams with $5,000 scholarships from the company’s Community Power Scholarship program.

Entergy Texas announces recipients of HBCU scholarship to empower future leaders in technology

Entergy Texas proudly announces the six recipients of its Power Your Future Scholarship, an initiative that supports students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South.

Entergy Texas donates $30,000 to aid flood recovery efforts in Central Texas

To provide critical support to our neighboring communities, Entergy Texas is donating $30,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to aid recovery efforts following the Central Texas floods. The foundation manages the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which helps provide rescue, relief, recovery services and flood assistance to impacted communities.

Entergy announces recipients of HBCU scholarship to empower future leaders in technology

Entergy proudly announces the recipients of the Power Your Future Scholarship program, aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South region the company serves. This initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to creating opportunity, enhancing workforce development and fostering educational success and career development across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Beat the Heat Day provides relief from high summer temperatures

Just in time for the peak of summer activities, Entergy Mississippi is contributing $628,000 to help older adults and customers with disabilities with their bills. The bill assistance, which includes contributions from employees, customers and shareholders, is distributed through Entergy’s The Power to Care program. The company announced the contributions during Beat the Heat Day events, where they gave away fans and energy efficiency kits to households in need.