Tag Archive for: Mississippi

Meet the pros: Chad Rogers

Chad Rogers is the lead operations instructor at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Miss. He has worked at the plant for 34 years, starting in 1991 when he was just 19 years old as an operator trainee.

Entergy forges pathway for future engineers

For many team members, the phrase “always learning” is a mantra in most daily conversations, but seeing this value being taught to the future engineers of tomorrow is an important one to witness. Recently, students from the Madison Central High School Academy of Engineering were able to visit Entergy facilities and take full advantage of their partnership with the company.

Entergy Mississippi recognizes National Safe Digging Month – Call 811 before you dig

National Safe Digging Month serves as a reminder to all who excavate or dig to call 811 at least two full business days before digging to have the approximate location of their utility lines marked. This process helps prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient utility outages.

Entergy Mississippi selects new power generation site, prioritizes community needs

Entergy Mississippi is prioritizing community needs, while preparing to meet future energy demands. Company leaders shared early plans to build new power generation and welcomed input from residents near a selected site on West County Line Road in Ridgeland, during a town hall Friday.

Thank you, Lake Hico

In our 100-year history of providing reliable and affordable power to Mississippians, no area has a chapter in our story like that of the Rex Brown Cooling Pond. The chapter, which we’ve officially finished by returning the property back to Jackson Public Schools, played a critical role in keeping the lights on for thousands of homes and businesses.

Entergy’s 2024 Performance Report shares progress toward a better future

Today, Entergy announced its published 2024 Performance Report, “Energy for a better future.” This detailed report presents the company's 2024 achievements, future plans and strategies for continued success.

Entergy Mississippi completes power restoration after back-to-back weather events

The consecutive weather events caused some customers to experience repeated outages, and since Wednesday, April 2, crews have restored a total of 75,000 power outages. Throughout the effort, nearly 800 team members, including lineworkers, tree trimmers, damage assessors and support personnel, worked to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 4/6/25, noon

Mississippi crews, contractors, tree trimmers and scouts are working diligently to restore power to more than 14,400 customers after thunderstorms, high winds and tornado activity moved through the service area Saturday evening into early Sunday morning. As of 12:00 p.m. Sunday, crews have restored power to 7,400 customers, and approximately 50% remain without power.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 4/6/25, 6:45 p.m.

As of 6:45 p.m. this evening, significant progress has been made in restoring power to those customers impacted by the high winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and reported tornado activity that impacted the Entergy Mississippi service territory yesterday into early Sunday morning. Approximately 2,090 customers are without power, down from the peak of 14,483 that was reached at 4:30 a.m.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 4/3/25, 8 a.m.

As of 8 a.m., approximately 10,300 customers are without power. Customers should be prepared for more outages and flexible restoration times as wind gusts continue throughout Thursday, and severe weather threatens the service area into the weekend.