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This article was updated in January 2024 to include Amazon Web Service's announcement of a $10 billion investment in Mississippi.

Reflecting on 100 years in business, Entergy Mississippi is planning for another successful century

One of the oldest power generation companies in America, Entergy Mississippi, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. The organization began as The Mississippi Power & Light Company in 1923, with a handful of municipal electric systems. Today, it serves over 450,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 45 of Mississippi’s 82 counties.

2023: The centennial in review

As we put a bow on 2023 and start building 2024, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped Entergy Mississippi’s centennial year. From an Entergy first, to a rate drop, and multiple community contributions – our year was packed with stories of impactful efforts across our 45-county service area.

Entergy responds to 1970s energy crisis with heightened focus on long-term sustainability

Ask anyone who lived through the 1970s what they remember about the energy crisis, and you’ll hear some common themes: The oil embargo and skyrocketing fuel prices. Panic over gasoline shortages and long lines at the pump. Energy conservation mandates and growing concerns over America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Entergy Nuclear gifts North Jackson Elementary School $10,000 grant, other donations

Principal attributes portion of school’s “A” rating to the company’s supportnEntergy Nuclear headquarters gifted North Jackson Elementary School, its local adopted school, a $10,000 grant as well as $3,921 raised by employees.

Entergy Mississippi opens new $32.5M transmission office

Facility enhances key statewide operations, supports central substation groups.

Entergy celebrates Nuclear Science Week 2023

nTeam reaches more than 1,500 students and families with nuclear educationnNuclear Science Week is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus local, regional and international interests on all aspects of nuclear science.

Entergy Mississippi supports arts, education and economic development with two major gifts

This year, Entergy Mississippi celebrates 100 years of operation in the state and a century of investing in the communities in which we live, serve and work through our support of education and the arts. A leader in helping advance support for education and workforce development in this state from early childhood to K-12 and post-secondary classrooms, the company has remained steadfast in our efforts to fund programs that help children and adults receive the education and training they need to flourish.

Entergy Mississippi awards grants to nearly 100 nonprofits

More than $600K in shareholder contributions support families, communities in first haf of 2023nFor 100 years, Entergy Mississippi has demonstrated a commitment to the families and communities it serves by contributing to nonprofits and supporting their work. In the first half of 2023 alone, Entergy Mississippi has provided more than $600,000 in shareholder contributions to organizations across its service area.

Helping low-income customers is a cornerstone of Entergy Mississippi’s community outreach

“Making electricity affordable to everyone in this country is only one small part of the overall problems facing people with low income, but it will be difficult to satisfactorily address without creating the overall climate of goodwill.”
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