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Lineworker Boot Camp provides ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for new hires

August 31, 2022

Entergy Arkansas lineworkers are unsung heroes who build, maintain and repair the electrical grid to help power homes and businesses in the community no matter the weather conditions. Lineworkers are a close-knit group and often refer to themselves as being part of a family, and nine apprentice lineworkers join this family this month after recently graduating from the summer 2022 Lineworker’s Boot Camp.

Helping on a moment’s notice

July 12, 2022

The sight of emergency services arriving on the scene of an accident on July 10 brought great relief to bystanders, as Aaron Morehead finished tying off the end of a 100-foot hand line to his service truck. On other end of the rope, which would normally be used while the Entergy New Orleans lineman is working high in the air on a utility pole, was instead providing a lifeline for a truck driver whose vehicle had crashed into Lake Pontchartrain.

Celebrating National Lineworker Appreciation Day

July 10, 2022

On July 10, Entergy joins the Edison Electric Institute, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and other industry groups in celebrating the nation’s electrical lineworkers by observing National Lineworker Appreciation Day.

Retiree reflects on career in “Line Life” podcast

July 7, 2022

Most lineworkers who have spent more than a few years on the job will tell you it’s both dangerous and rewarding work. Greg McGriff, who retired from Entergy Mississippi in March with 32 years of service, said he “had a good run” in his career as a troubleman and recently shared reflections on his experience inan episode of T&D World’s “Line Life” podcast.

Lineworker uses emergency training to save choking child

June 28, 2022

It’s not every day you get an opportunity to help save a life, but that’s exactly what happened to Jacob Crawford and a co-worker as they were leaving a job in Tangipahoa Parish.

Customer praises McGriff for Hurricane Ida restoration

March 17, 2022

Plus One recognition helps lineman finish career on a high notenLineworkers are like celebrities when they roll in to restore power after a storm. In neighborhoods or on a lonely country road, there’s always someone who wants to say thanks, shake hands, offer a meal or ask for help. Hurricane Ida was no different.

Who Dat?! Albert Carr Lives Up to Lineman of the Game Honor

January 28, 2022

Traveling, eating great food and watching sports are some of Albert Carr’s favorite hobbies. The senior cable splicer from Flowood, Mississippi experienced all three as Entergy’s Lineman of the Game when the New Orleans Saints faced the Carolina Panthers on January 2 in the Caesars Superdome. And when the Saints came marching in, Carr was among the fans chanting “Who Dat?!” and celebrating their victory.

Garner Gassman Was Lineman of the Game

January 12, 2022

The Saints' season is over, but we're still celebrating an Arkansas connection to our corporate HQ's home team. Garner Gassman, serviceman from Malvern, Arkansas, represented Entergy as the Lineman of the Game during the New Orleans Saints vs. Miami Dolphins game Dec. 27.

Entergy Recognizes National Apprenticeship Week with Newly Registered Program

November 19, 2021

This week marks the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week, celebrating the benefits of registered apprenticeships in preparing a diverse, inclusive and highly skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.

Entergy Arkansas’ first female line worker ‘loves the adventure’

October 29, 2021

Sara Russell-Lingo didn’t set out to make history. But after a few post-high-school years of dead-end warehouse jobs and a stint in retail, “I was looking for a career.”