Caron Blanton – Entergy We power life. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:14:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FavIcon-32x32.png Caron Blanton – Entergy 32 32 College center on wheels brings higher education hopes to Mississippi students and families /blog/college-center-on-wheels-brings-higher-education-hopes-to-mississippi-students-and-families Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:12:39 +0000 /?p=20272 The Get2College Mobile Unit started rolling in Greenville, Mississippi, with a ribbon cutting by (from left) Mississippi Delta Community College president Dr. Steven Jones, Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) president and CEO Jim McHale, WHEF Board Chair Debra McGee, Entergy Mississippi president and CEO Haley Fisackerly, Mayor of Greenville Errick D. Simmons, Vice Mayor of Greenville…

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Entergy Mississippi lineman gets the gold star treatment as Lineman of the Game /blog/entergy-mississippi-lineman-gets-the-gold-star-treatment-as-lineman-of-the-game Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:49:01 +0000 /?p=20020 Jackson shift serviceman Kutter McLaughlin recognized for skill, dedication and service Posted:September 18, 2025 | Posted:Caron Blanton | Category:Blog post | Tags:Lineworkers, MS employees, Mississippi Just as an offensive lineman works hard to protect the quarterback during a football game, Entergy’s linemen work hard to protect customers, braving the heat and cold and giving up time…

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Multitalented lineman selected to represent Entergy Mississippi at Saints Game /blog/multitalented-lineman-selected-to-represent-entergy-mississippi-at-saints-game Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:13:57 +0000 /?p=19900 Kutter McLaughlin to be recognized as Lineman of the Game Posted:September 10, 2025 | Posted:Caron Blanton | Category:Blog post | Tags:Lineworkers, Mississippi A musician and photographer, Kutter McLaughlin was a guitarist in several bands for many years and shoots inspiring photographs, particularly on his travels with his family. He may be talented in several different arenas…

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Excitement fills the air as linemen showcase skills at annual event /blog/excitement-fills-the-air-as-linemen-showcase-skills-at-annual-event Fri, 23 May 2025 21:45:44 +0000 /?p=18072 2025 Lineman Rodeo and Family Fun Day allows family members to see what linemen do each day Many customers know generally what linemen do. They maintain the electrical grid that delivers power to homes and businesses. And, they restore power after storms or other events have caused outages. But few know exactly what skills are necessary to do the job well. Even family members seldom see linemen…

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Golfers tee up funds to help Entergy Mississippi customers in need /blog/golfers-tee-up-funds-to-help-entergy-mississippi-customers-in-need Fri, 02 May 2025 21:51:59 +0000 /?p=13426 Over the years, Entergy’s The Power to Care program has made a significant impact. Through the program, local nonprofit agencies, employees and generous customers throughout our service territory have helped provide emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities. All the assistance is made possible through charitable donations and fundraising events like…

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Be safe, Daddy /blog/be-safe-daddy Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:52:32 +0000 /?p=13637 Serviceman keeps safety close at hand through daughter’s art For those of us who have seen one too many movies featuring mobsters, the term “fixer” might have a nefarious connotation. However, for Entergy Mississippi team member Andrew Hearn’s daughter, it describes what her father does for a living and what she wants to do when she grows up. As a serviceman in the Rankin network…

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On-site health screening leads Entergy Mississippi team member to adopt healthy lifestyle /blog/on-site-health-screening-leads-entergy-mississippi-team-member-to-adopt-healthy-lifestyle Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:42:16 +0000 /?p=13816 Small steps lead to big results, including 100-pound weight loss “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” is an often-quoted Chinese proverb credited to philosopher Lao Tzu. For Entergy Mississippi team member Quintaurus Wright, it is more than just a quote. He is living proof that small steps can lead to incredible results. A planner/scheduler in Jackson…

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Two weddings and a heart for service /blog/two-weddings-and-a-heart-for-service Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:46:27 +0000 /?p=13568 following her wedding held recently in Jackson. Many brides follow the wedding traditions of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” But how many brides add “something for others” to the tradition? Megha Makol, Analyst II, Entergy Mississippi, made giving back a priority on her wedding day, joining volunteers for Entergy Mississippi’s signature Martin Luther King…

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Indianola lineman recognized for skills, work ethic, service to customers /blog/indianola-lineman-recognized-for-skills-work-ethic-service-to-customers Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:31:45 +0000 /?p=13243 Throughout football season, fans see games won or lost based on how well the linemen protect the quarterback. The linemen are an essential part of the team, just as Entergy linemen are an integral part of the Entergy Mississippi team. It is important to recognize both kinds of linemen and how hard they work to protect their teams and customers. The Entergy Kent Hull Lineman of the Year Award is…

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Saints roll out black and gold carpet for Lineman of the Game /blog/saints-roll-out-black-gold-carpet-for-lineman-game Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0000 /saints-roll-out-black-gold-carpet-for-lineman-game Keeping the lights on and restoring power after outages is not for the faint of heart. Our lineworkers climb poles in the sizzling heat with the summer sun beating down on them, go up in bucket trucks in the bitter cold after an ice storm and deal with extreme devastation after tornadoes, flooding or hurricanes. In addition to being physically fit and mentally astute, lineworkers must have a heart…

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