Jackson’s Barack Obama Magnet School was recently designated a “No Place for Hate” school by the Anti-Defamation League for the second year in a row.��

The ADL program, which Entergy has sponsored for the past 10 years, encourages schools to commit to programs that clearly define expectations in behavior for all members of the community. Whether you are a student, educator or family member, you have a role to play in combating bias and bullying as a means to stop the escalation of hate.��

The program helps all stakeholders take the lead on improving and maintaining a school climate where all students can thrive. To be designated “No Place for Hate,” schools must complete a rigorous program involving several components. Upon completion of all requirements, schools receive a “No Place for Hate” banner that can be proudly displayed.

“What a phenomenal result,” said Donicia Thompson, who works in nuclear headquarters communications and helped coordinate the back-to-school drive. “The Nuclear Excellence Model value of teamwork was really showcased.”

For more than 30 years, nuclear headquarters has been an adopt-a-school partner with Van Winkle.
This year, there was a slight twist to the donation drive. A friendly competition took place among Entergy teams at Tombigbee, South Pointe and each floor of the Echelon building, with top donors winning a luncheon. (The team donating the most supplies was Echelon’s second floor.)

“We appreciate everyone’s support in donating and helping sort and box the supplies. You know these students and their teachers will be full of joy and excitement to receive them,” Thompson said.

Employees in Madison, Rankin and Vicksburg also collected school supplies for students in their communities. Both the Madison and Rankin offices partnered with the United Way of the Capital Area’s 2019 School Tools Drive and the Vicksburg office volunteered and collected items for The Salvation Army’s Stuff the Bus event.

Rankin office employees stepped up to support the United Way of the Capital Area School Tools Drive.

Vicksburg Salvation Army- Stuff the Bus event.

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As a part of his pre-deployment, Conerly made two presentations of appreciation to Allen Lyons, plant supervisor, and Lee Alexander, production superintendent.

“I’m deeply moved by the respect and level of commitment that Lee, Allen and all my coworkers display for me, our country and our community by recognizing and honoring first responders in the Warren County area,” he said.

Along with Hisham Sidani, vice president of power plant operations, others attending the presentation included local military representatives Lisa Ponder, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve volunteer and public affairs director, and Major Wesley Simmons, base civil engineer/commander.

Entergy is a proud supporter of its . ​

Charles Conerly (in gray T-shirt) presents a certificate of appreciation to Allen Lyons (top) and Lee Alexander (bottom) while Major Wesley Simmons and Lisa Ponder look on.

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“During the award presentation, Ivan stated that no matter what time of day or night, I will answer my phone to help,” Rankin said. “I was floored and excited at the same time.”��

Rankin serves as Entergy’s liaison with the district and works with Smith to resolve issues related to services provided by the company. Often the school district requires support outside of normal working hours, which Rankin embraces as part of the job.

“I’m glad to help whenever and wherever I can because being available and consistent is very important to me,” she said. “My goal is being readily available and helping ease their mind that Entergy is working to resolve any issues they’re having at their facilities.” ��

Each year DCBW awards a scholarship through a fund established with the Community Foundation of North Mississippi. Scholarships are awarded to non-traditional female students seeking to re-enter the workforce and complete unfinished degrees.

The 2019 tax season represented a milestone in Entergy’s efforts to help low-income customers break the cycle of poverty. Ten years ago, Entergy began sponsoring free Super Tax Day events to help qualifying customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Since 2009, Entergy’s signature poverty-elimination program has helped nearly 150,000 working families receive $258 million in EITC refunds.

“At Entergy, our vision ‘We Power Life’ means working together to improve lives, create opportunities, strengthen communities and proactively find solutions for customers facing economic challenges,” said Entergy Chairman and CEO Leo Denault. “By supporting Super Tax Day, Entergy and our partners are not only extending a helping hand to working families but also investing in a brighter future for our communities.”

The federal EITC program is one of the nation’s most effective tools for lifting low-income workers and their families above the poverty line. The Internal Revenue Service reported that the EITC and Child Tax Credit together lift more than 9 million people out of poverty each year, including 5 million children — more than any other federal program besides Social Security.

Entergy and its Super Tax Day partners have tracked a number of success stories that demonstrate the program’s impact. With free tax assistance and EITC refunds, many customers have been able to become first-time homeowners, establish savings accounts, repair credit, pursue education and accomplish other goals that help build generational wealth and financial stability.

“The work Entergy has done with our Super Tax Day partners has been life-changing for customers and communities,” said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “Through the years, we’ve expanded our partnership networks to serve more customers at more Voluntary Income Tax Assistance sites, and we continue seeing the positive difference it makes for families who qualify for the EITC program.”

Entergy began supporting Super Tax Day events in 2005 and started tracking results in select locations a few years later. Entergy launched the first Super Tax Day campaign throughout its service area in 2011, when around 9,600 customers received close to $13 million in EITC refunds. Within two years, the number of returns and refund amounts nearly doubled as Entergy grew its Super Tax Day efforts and partnership networks.

Growth has been steady ever since, with total annual refunds exceeding approximately $30 million and total returns topping 18,000. The company sponsors some 300 VITA sites where customers across its four-state service area can receive free tax prep services. In 2019, Super Tax Day events helped generate almost $34 million in total refunds for 18,583 qualifying customers.

Entergy also worked with partners to expand the services available on Super Tax Day, such as financial coaching, budget workshops, free legal services, drop-off tax prep services and more. Participating banks have helped customers open savings accounts onsite at some of the VITA locations. Additionally, incentives such as scratch-off cards with cash prizes have been effective in encouraging customers to save a portion of their refunds.

Employee support has been a driving force in the growth of Super Tax Day. Entergy offers IRS-certified training for volunteers who staff VITA sites throughout tax season and during annual Super Tax Day events. This year, 124 Entergy employees logged close to 3,500 volunteer hours helping customers file taxes and claim the EITC.

“Our efforts wouldn’t be possible without the participation and enthusiasm of employees,” said Liz Brister, Entergy’s manager of low-income programs. “Nearly 80 were certified tax preparers this year, and many others served in a variety of support roles. The amount of preparation and teamwork that goes into our Super Tax Day events is truly amazing and a testament to Entergy’s leadership in the communities we serve.”

To find out more about Super Tax Day, locate nearby VITA sites and learn about qualifications and documents needed, customers can visit .

New Stage’s education director Sharon Miles directed the plays performed by the theatre’s Professional Apprentice Company members Cherry Rendel, Hayden Schubert, Sarah Coleman and Jordan Williams.

“If Not Us, Then Who?” chronicles two historic events that made an unforgettable impact on American history and Mississippi. In 1961, 13 “Freedom Riders” began a journey to fight racial segregation. In 1964, Mississippians and out-of-state volunteers alike organized “Freedom Summer,” a massive voter registration drive to give African Americans a voice in politics.

Combined with freedom songs from the movement, the production encouraged viewers to remember that America is at her best when everyone works together for the common good of all citizens. Performances were presented to middle- and high-school audiences from Jan. 23 through May 19.

New Stage also presented in-school performances of “Pinocchio” from October 2018 through May 2019. Adapted by Greg Banks, the updated, fast-paced version of the classic tale follows the little puppet Pinocchio on his quest to become a real boy. Children are asked to interact with the cast as they follow Pinocchio on his journey to fulfill his dream.

New Stage Theatre is Mississippi’s professional not-for-profit theatre. Winner of the 2019 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Theatre, the education program tours throughout Mississippi and has a strong reputation for presenting entertaining and educational shows that elevate students’ literary knowledge and problem-solving skills.

The New Stage Arts-in-Education touring program is sponsored by Entergy Mississippi, The Selby and Richard McRae Foundation, The Chisholm Foundation and the Fountain Family Foundation.

New Stage Theatre presented “If Not Us, Then Who?” for members of the community at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

JACKSON, Mississippi – The calendar may say there is still some time before the official start of summer, but the weather is changing quickly! Now is the time to prepare for sizzling temps and the impact they can have on your energy bill. ��

Seven simple steps can help you save energy and money without sacrificing comfort:

• Get your A/C inspected to make sure your system is leak-free and operating as efficiently as possible. Don’t forget about air filters; some units require monthly cleaning or replacing. Entergy Mississippi customers can get incentives of up to $125 with a tune-up through the .
• Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or the highest comfortable temperature. Every degree lower than 78 can raise your bill as much as 3%. If you crank down the A/C to a cooler 72 degrees, you’ve already increased your bill by 18%.
• Buy a programmable thermostat. As energy use rises, costs also rise. (Get up to a $100 incentive on )
• Use fans to cool off, but remember – fans cool people, not rooms. Ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air, which helps you feel several degrees cooler. To save more energy, be sure to turn them off when you leave the room.
• Close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. Also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.
• Seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork. Weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.
• Visit entergy.com/savemoney to access a variety of energy-saving tips and calculators that will help you determine the best cost-cutting scenarios to suit your needs.

For customers struggling to pay their summer energy bills, Entergy helps low-income, disabled and elderly customers through its customer-assistance fund, The Power to Care, which is funded by Entergy employees, customers and shareholders, and administered by The Salvation Army.

In addition to The Power to Care, bill-payment assistance also is available through the federal Low-Income Home ���ϳԹ��� Assistance Program. ��For more information, visit .

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 450,000 customers in 45 counties. ���ϳԹ��� (NYSE: ETR) is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 9,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of $11 billion and nearly 13,700 employees.

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In its third year, Entergy’s Excellerator Competitive Communities program provided 50/50 matching grants in three categories: marketing, site readiness and organizational excellence.

This year, marketing grant applications topped the list for the innovative program.

“This shows that our communities are enhancing the ways they promote their communities to site selectors,” said Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi director of business and economic development. “This will ultimately lead to more innovative economic development organizations that use the latest trends in marketing technology and communication.”

Gardner noted that developing and maintaining quality industrial sites is a priority.

“The company continues to invest in site readiness that supports industrial growth and sustainability,” he said. “The sites that we develop in partnership with our communities today will house the companies and workforce of the future.”

Grants were also provided for organizational excellence, as the health and structure of a community’s economic development organization is critical to its success, Gardner noted.

��“Their leaders guide and facilitate economic and community development efforts,” he added. “So, we support nurturing successful economic development organizations.”

This year’s winning counties are: ����

MARKETING

• Claiborne—Claiborne County Economic Development District
• Grenada—Greater Grenada Partnership
• Leake—Leake County Development Association
• Tate—Tate County Economic Development Foundation/Chamber
• Tunica—Tunica County Economic Development Foundation/Chamber
• Warren—Vicksburg-Warren County Partnership
• Yazoo: Yazoo County Economic Development District

SITE READINESS

• Madison—Madison County Economic Development Authority
• Montgomery—Montgomery County Economic Development Foundation
• Pike—Pike County Economic Development District
• Rankin—Rankin First Economic Development Authority

ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Adams—Natchez, Inc. Economic Development
• Sunflower—Sunflower County Economic Development District
• Washington—Washington County Economic Alliance

Along with assessments and grants, the Excellerator program offers training and workshops to all counties in Entergy’s service area. The Entergy Mississippi economic development team works with communities throughout the year to help prepare them for growth.

“This is about more than enhancing economic development. We’re investing in our communities so customers can have opportunities without having to leave the state,” said Gardner. “Through this program, we’re helping people stay and thrive in Mississippi.”

Learn more about at Entergy and to help our communities grow at .

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 450,000 customers in 45 counties. ���ϳԹ��� (NYSE: ETR) is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 9,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of $11 billion and nearly 13,700 employees.

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Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing practices that protect and enhance America’s urban trees. The Tree Line USA designation promotes the dual goals of delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community forests.

“Trees are a critical part of urban landscapes all across the United States,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Service providers like Entergy demonstrate that it’s possible for trees and utilities to co-exist for the benefit of communities and citizens.”

Entergy achieved the Tree Line USA designation by meeting five program standards. Utilities must follow industry standards for quality tree care; provide annual worker training in best tree-care practices; sponsor a tree-planting and public education program; maintain a tree-based energy conservation program; and participate in an Arbor Day celebration.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at��.