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The American Heart Association recognizes Kenyon Webber as a 2024 “Women in STEM” honoree

March 12, 2024

Kenyon Webber, a senior lead nuclear engineer at Entergy, was recently recognized as one of six 2024 "Women in STEM" honorees by the American Heart Association. This award is a recognition of her outstanding commitment and impact in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, in New Orleans.

Webber selected as 2024 “Women in STEM” honoree

March 1, 2024

When Kenyon Webber, Entergy senior lead nuclear engineer, moved to the Greater New Orleans area, she wanted to continue her involvement with STEM-related programs and organizations. Webber initially worked with STEM NOLA, but more recently became involved with FIRST Robotics competitions, Girl Scouts of Louisiana, Girls in STEM at Tulane and STEM Goes Red with the American Heart Association. She also a board member with STEM Library Lab and the 1881 Institute.

Entergy Texas announced as presenting sponsor for 2024 Economic Outlook Conference

January 22, 2024

The event brings together more than 700 business leaders from across the country to gain insight on the trajectory of our economy and ways to support the growth to come.

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

December 7, 2023

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

Entergy Arkansas makes a major investment in workforce education in Northeast Arkansas

November 14, 2023

Entergy Arkansas is investing in the lives of their customers by providing funding for a major workforce development initiative in northeast Arkansas.

Entergy receives 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

November 13, 2023

For the sixth year in a row, the U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Entergy as a recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, which honors exceptional achievement in veteran employment. Entergy earned the Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

Entergy recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in New Orleans

July 24, 2023

The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate recently recognized Entergy as a 2023 Top Workplace for its continued commitment to a positive work environment, employee welfare, career development and advancement opportunities throughout the company. "We are proud to call New Orleans home to both our company and the more than 2,900 Entergy employees that live and work across the region. We are thrilled to once again receive this recognition as we continue on our path to becoming the premier utility," said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. "Employees join our customers at the top of our list of stakeholders, and we know that we can't provide the best possible service unless our employees are happy and fulfilled."

Teamwork Mississippi promotes the promise of economic development

July 13, 2023

Economic development in Mississippi began to increase during the mid-20th century, as decades of efforts like Mississippi Power & Light’s “Helping Build Mississippi” program led to new investment in the state. And during the next quarter-century, the labor force kept growing to meet their needs.

Forbes names Entergy one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2023

July 6, 2023

Entergy has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity this year. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees feel valued and respected.

Telling the nuclear story

May 15, 2023

Kimberly Cook-Nelson recently sat down for aninterview with the Delta Business Journal's Jack Criss to discuss the benefits of nuclear power and her journey to become one of only three female chief nuclear officers in the country.