Tag Archive for: Lineworkers

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

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

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

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’

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.”

Safety is a Way of Life for Jerry Wilson Jr.

Entergy has been part of Jerry Wilson Jr.’s life as long as he can remember. His father recently retired from the company after 40 years of service. When it came time to choose his own career path, Jerry was naturally drawn to the company. He joined Entergy Mississippi as a lineman trainee 18 years ago. Since then, he has worked in Jackson, Clinton and Vicksburg in various roles, including journeyman lineman, operations coordinator, service supervisor and construction supervisor. Currently a construction supervisor in Jackson, Jerry works diligently to provide safe and reliable service to customers every day.

Humidity, Hospitality and… Alligators

How does Entergy restore electricity following one of the most devastating storms in the history of the company? It does it by calling on an army of linemen, scouts, tree-trimmers and other electric workers from across the country.

Learn How to Become an Entergy Lineworker/Hero in Apprenticeship Program

Entergy Arkansas lineworkers are unsung heroes who help keep the electricity flowing to homes and businesses during the best and worst weather conditions.

Celebrating National Lineworker Appreciation Day

When the lights go out, they go to work, and we couldn’t be more grateful for what they do. If you’ve ever wanted to thank the lineworkers who restored your power, today’s a good day to do so.  

Boot Camp Prepares New Lineworkers for Record-Setting Storm Challenges

New apprentices join the company’s line crews in Mississippi and LouisiananSince graduating from Lineworker’s Boot Camp last August, Entergy’s newest apprentices have participated in some of the most challenging service-restoration efforts in company history, including devastating hurricanes in Louisiana and, more recently, a winter storm in Mississippi.

Entergy ‘Center of Excellence’ Opens in Clinton

Facility offers immersive training environment for future line workers from four-state region