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Winter weather impacts: understanding significant ice accumulation

January 29, 2026

When a massive winter weather event hits an area more familiar with tropical temperatures, thunderstorms and tornadoes, the impacts are often hard to fathom. The recent storm that swept through Entergy’s service territory – disrupting electrical service for approximately 171,200 Entergy customers – brought with it significant ice accumulation and extreme challenges that have slowed our restoration efforts.

Entergy Mississippi January winter storm update – 1/28/2026, 8 p.m.

January 28, 2026

Entergy Mississippi is taking to the skies flying drones and helicopters up to 5,000 feet in the air—more than three times the height of the Empire State Building in New York City—to better help scan our region for damages, improving the speed in which we can restore power for our customers. These efforts are part of our team’s continued focus on restoring power after winter weather blanketed significant parts of our service territory with freezing rain and ice last weekend.

“Everything just moves slower”: Linemen battle frigid conditions to bring the lights back on

January 28, 2026

His bunk is frigid, just a tick below 20-degrees outside his trailer, and his feet are freezing. He wearily loads up his gear, including extra socks for when his first pair get too wet in the snow and ice, and saunters over to his team’s morning safety briefing.

Los equipos de Entergy Texas trabajan las 24 horas del día para mantener la confiabilidad de la red eléctrica durante el clima invernal extremo

January 26, 2026

En menos de 24 horas tras el impacto inicial de la tormenta invernal, más del 99% de nuestros 538,000 clientes ya contaba con servicio eléctrico

Entergy honors Brian Delaune as the New Orleans Saints Lineman of the Game

November 24, 2025

Entergy Louisiana is proud to recognize Brian Delaune as the Lineman of the Game during the New Orleans Saints’ home game against the Atlanta Falcons. This recognition celebrates employees who exemplify the dedication, professionalism and community commitment that define Entergy’s lineworkers across the state.

From the frontlines to the field: Cody DeLatte named Lineman of the Game

October 27, 2025

During the regular season matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lineworker Cody Delatte was honored as “Lineman of the Game” for his hard work and dedication to his job. At each Saints home game, Entergy and the Saints recognize a lineworker for excellent job performance, commitment to safety, community involvement and more.

Entergy shines at the 2025 International Lineman’s Rodeo

October 27, 2025

Entergy’s linemen proved their skills at the 41st International Lineman’s Rodeo and Expo. During. The rodeo, journeyman lineman Zach Calhoun from Louisiana was awarded second place in the Apprentice Hurtman Rescue. His win is proof of the talent and safety-first attitude that runs deep across Entergy.

Entergy lineworkers gear up for the International Lineman’s Rodeo

October 16, 2025

A team of first-rate Entergy lineworkers will head to the 41st International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo to showcase their skills and compete against crews from around the world.

From Forrest City to the Superdome: Dillon Wiggins named Lineman of the Game

October 2, 2025

When the lights go out, Entergy Arkansas Lineman Dillon Wiggins is one of the people customers count on most. On October 5, the spotlight will shine on him in a whole new way – as he is honored as the Lineman of the Game during the New Orleans Saints’ matchup against the New York Giants.

Entergy Mississippi lineman gets the gold star treatment as Lineman of the Game

September 18, 2025

Entergy’s Lineman of the Game program, coordinated in collaboration with the New Orleans Saints professional football team, is one way that our linemen are recognized for their hard work and commitment. Entergy Mississippi’s Kutter McLaughlin was honored as the Lineman of the Game at the Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers, held Sunday at the Superdome.