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Meet the pros: Entergy Nuclear’s Larry Henderson

February 27, 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, meet Larry Henderson, a supervisor for the central design organization and the engineers support group based out of nuclear headquarters located in Jackson, Miss.

Spotlighting our communities at the AABE Energy Policy Summit

February 5, 2024

TheAmerican Association of Blacks in Energybrought together a diverse network of energy professionals representing every energy career field during its 2023 Energy Policy Summit held in Washington, D.C. in December. The AABE is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of Blacks and other minorities in the energy industry. The Summit serves as a platform for amplifying the voices of people of color on energy policy matters and attracts excellent speakers. By fostering valuable dialogue with policy leaders, the Summit addresses economic opportunities and their impact on underserved communities.

2023: The centennial in review

December 18, 2023

As we put a bow on 2023 and start building 2024, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped Entergy Mississippi’s centennial year. From an Entergy first, to a rate drop, and multiple community contributions – our year was packed with stories of impactful efforts across our 45-county service area.

Entergy helps empower women in energy at Congressional Black Caucus Institute meeting in Houston

December 5, 2023

In October, Entergy hosted an “Empowering women in energy” panel during the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute 2023 fourth quarter meeting in Houston. The CBC Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization whose primary mission is to “educate today’s voters and train tomorrow’s leaders,” as well as inform, inspire and ignite its communities into action on issues that affect them the most. The meeting was held in Houston to allow members of Congress and various industry governmental affairs representatives to tour the area and hear from local industries with a focus on the energy industry.

Entergy’s Employee Resource Groups recognized in the top 10 at the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards

November 7, 2023

Recently, Entergy’s employee resource groups, or ERGs, were awarded fifth place in the top 10 enterprise-wide competition at the prestigious 2023 Diversity Impact Awards ceremony during the Global ERG Network Conference held in Washington, D.C.

Mi Historia: Alvaro Reyes on perseverance and continuing his family’s legacy

October 26, 2023

My name is Alvaro Reyes, and I currently reside in Port Arthur, Texas. My family moved to the United States when I was eight years old, and I became a U.S. citizen in my late teens. Although the United States isn’t my place of birth, I’m proud to call it home.

GSU students to ‘Level Up’ in innovation and technology through Entergy, Accenture internship

October 17, 2023

Entergy and Accenture, a professional services company, have partnered a second year with Grambling State University in Louisiana to develop an innovation and technology workforce of the future through an internship program called Level Up.

Mi Historia: Jennifer Mandes on the importance of faith and family

October 12, 2023

I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I lived there with my mom, dad, sisters, and entire family until I was 18 years old. From a young age, I always knew I wanted to study engineering and pursue my college studies in the United States. When I turned 18 and graduated high school, my family and I knew it was time for me to pursue my dream and attend the University of Florida in Gainesville. I went from chasing iguanas in my grandmother’s backyard to learning to yield to alligators when crossing the street.

Mi Historia: Melanie Fite on resiliency and driving excellence

October 5, 2023

I learned at a young age what it takes to be resilient. At 19, I moved to the United States and began taking college-level classes for the first time in a new language. The move felt both heart-breaking and intimidating, as I felt I was leaving people behind and didn’t know what was ahead. Looking back, moving was the best thing that happened to me. The perspective I gained from understanding two different cultures is immensely valuable in realizing why each of us are different and how our differences become our strength.

Paying it forward to the next generation

October 4, 2023

Entergy recently had the privilege of hosting 35 students from New…