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Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years

By replacing older power plants with more advanced and efficient technology, Entergy Mississippi is producing more electricity from the same amount of fuel while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Celebrating the hidden heroes that power our lives during Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day

Our annual Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day marks a time to recognize the critical work of the men and women who keep the lights on and power our lives.  Wednesday, Sept. 4, is Entergy’s Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day. This annual observance aligns with the historic activation of the first ever U.S. power plant in New York in September 1882.
Remmel Dam in Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas celebrates 100th anniversary of Remmel Dam

If it weren’t for construction of Remmel and Carpenter dams a century ago, some of the state’s greatest recreation areas may not exist. As Remmel Dam marks its 100th anniversary, community and company leaders gathered at Lake Catherine to celebrate the decades of reliable, clean energy the dam provides.

Entergy Texas announces resiliency plan to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid

The plan benefits communities by minimizing outages, reducing restoration costs and improving recovery times for extreme weather events while keeping rates affordable.
Remmel Dam in Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas celebrates 100th anniversary of Remmel Dam

Entergy Arkansas leaders past and present gathered with state and county officials to mark the 100th anniversary of Remmel Dam. The first dam constructed on the Ouachita River, Remmel Dam has been providing safe and reliable hydroelectric power to the state of Arkansas for the last century.

Wonder over worry: Electricity and the 2024 solar eclipse

For centuries, humans have been fascinated by the solar eclipse.

Sunflower Solar Plant ensures a ‘bright future’ for Entergy and Mississippi

When picturing renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydroelectric power, it’s easy to first think of wide-open plains, cloudless desert skies and archway dams bordered by craggy overlooks and mountain passes.

Entergy generators sustained historic electricity usage during recent cold spells

It only took a few short weeks into the new year for Entergy’s communities, customers and teams to face a brutal challenge at the hands of Mother Nature. A nationwide arctic blast ushered in snow, sleet, ice and freezing temperatures across Entergy’s service territory, yet the power grid remained resilient.

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.

Entergy’s River Bend Station employees host Livonia High School students

Community engagement is key to the plant’s long-term success