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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station engineering lauds Sewindia Scott for service to US Women in Nuclear
The central design and site engineering organizations of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Mississippi recognized Sewindia Scott for her contributions to Entergy's chapter of U.S. Women in Nuclear.

Delta Blues groundbreaking and Gerald Andrus 50th anniversary
nA groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Mississippi's newly announced Delta Blues Advanced Power Station was held recently in Greenville, along with recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station. Gerald Andrus will be retired when the new plant comes online in 2028.

Powering the future
Every year, Entergy New Orleans celebrates Black ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Awareness Month (B.E.A.M.)by honoring the invaluable contributions of minorities to the energy industry and highlighting the critical role energy plays in daily life. This year, we partnered with the Greater New Orleans Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (AABE) and other local organizations to bring the Power Circuit Tour to students at Lake Forest Charter School. The event sparked students’ curiosity in energy-related careers and offered them insights into the diverse pathways available within the energy sector.

Entergy’s CANstruction event builds up food supplies to feed the community
More than 10,000 canned food items donated to three area groupsnA can-do spirit was in the air last week as 10 teams from Entergy Nuclear headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi took on the task of constructing canned-good creations for a worthy cause.

Entergy New Orleans’ commitment to proactive service
As part of Entergy New Orleans’ commitment to strengthening reliability and our relationship with our community, we recently conducted comprehensive walk-downs in each New Orleans council district. Led by teams of customer service managers, line workers, and representatives from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Smart program, the walk-downs proactively addressed infrastructure needs across our service area.

Entergy Arkansas awards grant to Searcy’s McRae Elementary for accessible playground equipment
Part of the mission of Entergy Arkansas is to address the needs for quality education across the state, and providing a grant to make the McRae Elementary School’s playground more accessible was a natural fit for the Entergy Charitable Foundation.

Christmas in July donations surpass goals; employees’ generous spirit shines bright
The third year of Christmas in July wrapped up this fall, with totals topping organizers’ expectations. This year, the charitable campaign extended beyond Entergy nuclear to include all of the company.

Entergy Arkansas’ The Power to Care Golf Classic secures more than $250,000 for vulnerable customers
Entergy Arkansas' 20th annual The Power to Care Charity Golf Classic recently raised more than $126,000 to help older and disabled customers pay their electric bills.nThese funds will be matched one-to-one by Entergy shareholders to total more than a quarter million dollars in assistance available to customers in Arkansas this winter.

Powering a greener New Orleans
New Orleans residents face a pressing challenge – our hot, humid climate demands energy-intensive cooling, and the city’s aging buildings can contribute to energy waste. This combination leads to higher utility bills, placing a significant financial burden on households. Effective energy efficiency programs can help address these challenges.

Entergy New Orleans’ annual golf tournament raises $150K for The Power to Care Program
Entergy New Orleans hosted its annual golf tournament at English Turn Golf & Country Club, raising approximately $150,000 for Entergy’s The Power to Care program, which is administered by the New Orleans Council on Aging. Entergy New Orleans employees, community members and corporate partners formed 41 teams to compete in an 18-hole scramble.