Lineworkers – Entergy We power life. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:54:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FavIcon-32x32.png Lineworkers – Entergy 32 32 Anniversary of dramatic rescue, historic photo /blog/anniversary-of-dramatic-rescue-historic-photo Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:48:19 +0000 /?p=18933 Entergy employees train to perform a climbing rescue for a “hurt man” atop a utility pole. Acclaimed “Kiss of Life” documents lineworker’s lifesaving actions Posted:July 17, 2025 | Posted:Nicole Bradshaw | Category:Blog post | Tags:Lineworkers, Safety Fifty-eight years ago this week, a group of lineworkers from Florida’s Jacksonville Electric Authority were completing routine…

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]]> Honoring National Lineworker Appreciation Day /blog/honoring-national-lineworker-appreciation-day-2025 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:25:48 +0000 /?p=18756 Entergy joins industry groups to thank our nation’s electrical lineworkers Posted:July 9, 2025 | Posted:Kathleen Murphy | Category:Blog post | Tags:Arkansas, Corporate, Employees, Lineworkers, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans, Texas On July 10, we honor our crews who are committed to powering our communities safely for National Lineworker Appreciation Day. Entergy joins the Edison…

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]]> Entergy New Orleans performs transmission upgrades to bolster grid reliability /blog/entergy-new-orleans-performs-transmission-upgrades-to-bolster-grid-reliability Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:09:27 +0000 /?p=18025 Entergy New Orleans is committed to providing reliable service to our customers by investing in transmission projects that help strengthen the electric grid and reduce the risk of outages. Recent efforts in Mid-City, Gentilly, and New Orleans East reflect that commitment with crews completing major upgrades to our transmission and distribution lines. To accomplish this…

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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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]]> Empowering future leaders /blog/empowering-future-leaders Wed, 07 May 2025 21:43:57 +0000 /?p=13404 On May 7, 2025, Entergy New Orleans team members participated in an 8th Grade Career Day at Fannie C. Williams Charter School. This meaningful event provided students with a firsthand look into the utility sector and the diverse professional opportunities that it offers. During the session, Entergy linemen shared their unique career journeys and the vital roles they play in powering communities.

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]]> Joe T. Robinson High School students get a firsthand look at Entergy Arkansas careers /blog/joe-t-robinson-high-school-students-get-a-firsthand-look-at-entergy-arkansas-careers Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:54:44 +0000 /?p=13765 Entergy Arkansas hosted a group of students from Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock as they stepped out of the classroom and into the field to visit the Baseline Service and Training Center. The trip provided students with an up-close look at the day-to-day operations of lineworkers and the essential role they play in the community. The students observed lineworkers, who are currently in…

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]]> Joe T. Robinson High School students get a firsthand look at Entergy Arkansas careers /blog/joe-t-robinson-high-school-students-get-firsthand-look-at-entergy-arkansas-careers Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:48:45 +0000 /?p=12889 Entergy Arkansas hosted a group of students from Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock as they stepped out of the classroom and into the field to visit the Baseline Service and Training Center. The trip provided students with an up-close look at the day-to-day operations of lineworkers and the essential role they play in the community. The students observed lineworkers, who are currently in…

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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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]]> Huntsville journeyman honored as Saints Lineman of the Game /blog/huntsville-journeyman-honored-as-saints-lineman-game Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:46:00 +0000 /huntsville-journeyman-honored-as-saints-lineman-game Entergy Texas journeyman serviceman Lupe Vallejo will step into the spotlight as Entergy Texas’ Lineman of the Game during the New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams game on Dec. 1 at the Caesars Superdome. The recognition program, a collaboration between Entergy and the Saints, honors line and pipe workers who demonstrate excellent job performance, commitment to safety…

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]]> Mcadory lights up the dome for a Saints victory over the Falcons! /blog/mcadory-lights-up-dome-for-saints-victory-over-falcons Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:36:00 +0000 /mcadory-lights-up-dome-for-saints-victory-over-falcons Minutes before kickoff and just after player introductions, the lights go off in the Superdome. With only cell phones and jumbotrons to light the field, someone must flip the switch to get the game going. On November 10, that someone was Entergy Mississippi’s Lineman of the Game Jimmy Mcadory! Mcadory, who has been a lineman for 11 years and employed by Entergy for 3 and a half years…

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