Leyla Goodsell – Entergy

Golfers tee up $128K in emergency bill help funding for customers

Leyla Goodsell — Mon, 20 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

A full field of 35 foursomes hit the links on April 22 to help provide emergency bill help for Entergy Mississippi’s most vulnerable customers. With a few donations arriving just before tee time, the four-man scramble raised $128,000, setting a high bar for Entergy Mississippi’s inaugural The Power to Care golf tournament and surpassing fundraising records for similar tournaments held in other…

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First clean air breaker on Entergy’s system energized in Vicksburg

Leyla Goodsell — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:58:00 +0000

When Entergy Mississippi crews installed a high-voltage clean air circuit breaker at one of our Vicksburg, Mississippi substations late last year, two companies reached milestones. The equipment installation was a first for Entergy’s four-state service area and the second U.S. dead-tank BLUE Circuit BreakerTM installment in the country for the manufacturer, Siemens ��ϳԹ��. In our efforts to…

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Retiree reflects on career in “Line Life” podcast

Leyla Goodsell — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Most lineworkers who have spent more than a few years on the job will tell you it’s both dangerous and rewarding work. Greg McGriff, who retired from Entergy Mississippi in March with 32 years of service, said he “had a good run” in his career as a troubleman and recently shared reflections on his experience in an episode of T&D World’s “Line Life” podcast. McGriff caught the podcast producer’s…

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Customer praises McGriff for Hurricane Ida restoration

Leyla Goodsell — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 03:25:00 +0000

Lineworkers are like celebrities when they roll in to restore power after a storm. In neighborhoods or on a lonely country road, there’s always someone who wants to say thanks, shake hands, offer a meal or ask for help. Hurricane Ida was no different. Once the lights were back on for Entergy Mississippi customers affected by the storm, Greg McGriff hit the road. The shift serviceman from the…

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Who Dat?! Albert Carr Lives Up to Lineman of the Game Honor

Leyla Goodsell — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:07:00 +0000

Traveling, eating great food and watching sports are some of Albert Carr’s favorite hobbies. The senior cable splicer from Flowood, Mississippi experienced all three as Entergy’s Lineman of the Game when the New Orleans Saints faced the Carolina Panthers on January 2 in the Caesars Superdome. And when the Saints came marching in, Carr was among the fans chanting “Who Dat?!

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Powering Life by Building Hope

Leyla Goodsell — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:20:00 +0000

An investment in education is an investment in a child’s future. Even more so when that child also faces language and communication learning disabilities, like the students at Magnolia Speech School. The Jackson-based non-profit school, which helps students with hearing loss and communication disorders overcome speech and literacy barriers, is “Building Hope” to expand their services and…

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Diary of a Dynamic Duo

Leyla Goodsell — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:17:00 +0000

Some heroes wear capes. Some wear work gloves and safety glasses. Most just want to do a good deed for those in need, often because someone else once extended them a helping hand. David Rose, an analyst in Entergy Mississippi’s economic development department, will tell you he’s no hero. Erica Jackson, a senior project manager at Entergy, may beg to differ. Rose says he’s just a regular guy…

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Safety is a Way of Life for Jerry Wilson Jr.

Leyla Goodsell — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:02:00 +0000

Entergy has been part of Jerry Wilson Jr.’s life as long as he can remember. His father recently retired from the company after 40 years of service. When it came time to choose his own career path, Jerry was naturally drawn to the company. He joined Entergy Mississippi as a lineman trainee 18 years ago. Since then, he has worked in Jackson, Clinton and Vicksburg in various roles, including journeyman lineman, operations coordinator, service supervisor and construction supervisor. Currently a construction supervisor in Jackson, Jerry works diligently to provide safe and reliable service to customers every day.

Entergy Mississippi Storm Update – 5/5/21 @ 1 p.m.

Leyla Goodsell — Fri, 07 May 2021 00:05:00 +0000

Power has been restored to more than 65,000 customers since severe weather struck Entergy Mississippi’s service areas on Tuesday. Nearly 80,000 customers were affected by the wave of thunderstorms, lightning, high winds and tornadoes that caused widespread power outages. As of 1 p.m., about 14,000 customers remain without power. Crews are restoring power as quickly and safely as possible.

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Entergy Mississippi Storm Update – 5/5/21 @ 6 p.m.

Leyla Goodsell — Thu, 06 May 2021 05:35:00 +0000

Entergy Mississippi has restored power to more than 53,000 customers after severe weather struck our service territory late Tuesday, causing outages for nearly 80,000 customers. As of 6 p.m., about 26,000 customers remain without power. Most of the remaining outages are in areas hit hardest by the storm, including Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin and Warren counties. Restoration work is underway…

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