Tag Archive for: Mississippi

How to respond to a supercell: Superb restoration
Preparing for the worst while hoping for the best is a constant in our storm readiness plans. The preparation proved to be needed, since the tornado outbreak spawned 18 twisters over two days in the state, according to the National Weather Service.

Entergy launches $100,000 Power Your Future Scholarship to support technology students at HBCUs
Entergy is proud to announce the launch of its Power Your Future Scholarship program, designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated select Historically Black Colleges or Universities or minority-serving institutions within Entergy’s service area.

Entergy Mississippi supports tornado victims with Red Cross donation
In response to the recent tornadoes that devastated several counties in Entergy Mississippi’s service area, the company is committing $25,000 to providing critical relief to families and individuals hit by the storms.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/19/2025, 9 a.m.
Restoration is complete and electrical power has been restored to all customers affected by that storm who can safely receive power.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/17/2025, noon
Entergy Mississippi crews, contractors and tree trimmers are working diligently to complete power restoration following the recent severe weather system that caused significant damage in our service area.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/16/2025, 3 p.m.
Entergy Mississippi crews, contractors, tree trimmers and scouts are working diligently to restore power following the recent severe weather system that caused significant damage in our service area.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/15/2025, 11:30 a.m.
A round of thunderstorms with high winds, lightning, and a reported tornado moved through the Entergy Mississippi service territory last night and this morning resulting in customer outages. As of 10:30 a.m., approximately 6,400 customers are without power.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/15/2025, 7:30 p.m.
Damage assessment is also underway and we anticipate this to be a multi-day restoration event, particularly in the more severely impacted areas. Currently, damage assessment is 82% complete and has identified damages to 157 poles, 17 transformers, 115 cross arms, and more than 13 miles of downed wire.

17 local environmental partners receive Entergy grants to protect natural resources
Entergy is helping 17 local environmental organizations protect our natural resources by contributing a total of $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.

Advocating for energy assistance on LIHEAP Action Day
In partnership with the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition, or NEAUC, Entergy joined industry partners, policymakers, and advocates in Washington, D.C., on March 3, for LIHEAP Action Day.
