River Bend Station – Entergy

Entergy’s River Bend Station readies to modernize alert notification system

Entergy Team — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:45:00 +0000

ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. – Entergy’s River Bend Station will soon modernize the local emergency notification process, transitioning to a nationally approved system that continues to alert local broadcast and news outlets while putting information directly in the hands of residents. Similar to how people now get storm warnings through their electronic and mobile devices, the Integrated Public Alert…

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Meet the pros: Haley Noble

Savanna Patureau — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:59:07 +0000

In celebration of Women’s History Month, meet Haley Noble, a civil engineer at River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La. A lifelong St. Francisville resident, Noble’s passion for problem-solving and commitment to her community have driven her career in engineering. After earning her civil engineering degree from Mississippi State University, she embraced the unique opportunity to contribute…

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Meet the pros: Kyle Lanoue

Savanna Patureau — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:31:36 +0000

At Entergy Nuclear, our mission is clear — to engage every employee in our quest to continually learn and improve. By reaching deeper into our organization, the company aims to involve as many voices as possible in ideation and initiative implementation. One example of engaged employees is Kyle Lanoue, a mechanical maintenance repairman at River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La.

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2024 in retrospect

Lynnmarie Flowers — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:22:23 +0000

Amid the glad tidings this season brings, with the sound of bells ringing, children singing and wallets emptying, the most familiar sound of all is heard among dubious adults: I can’t believe it’s already December! What happened to this year? And yet, the season also gives us time to pause, to reflect on 12 months of achievements and challenges, and to plan for fresh beginnings in the spanking…

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Meet the pros: Michael Jesson

Lynnmarie Flowers — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:46:49 +0000

Meet Michael Jessen, the lead for fleet maintenance training at Entergy Nuclear headquarters in Jackson, Miss. That’s the group that performs governance and oversight for maintenance and technical training programs at Entergy’s four nuclear sites in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi and one that’s getting noticed for its impact across the fleet. What’s the secret sauce for Jessen’s success? He’…

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Think Clean. Think Solutions. Think Nuclear.

Kimberly Cook-Nelson — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:15:00 +0000

This week we celebrate achievements across the nuclear energy industry and at Entergy, as we recognize the vital role nuclear professionals play in powering our communities with clean, carbon-free electricity. This is only achieved because of their relentless focus on operating our plants safely, securely and reliably. Our customers count on us to keep the lights on, and we do so with clean…

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During Hurricane Francine, our plants underscore the resiliency and strength of nuclear power

Kimberly Cook-Nelson — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:22:00 +0000

Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power. I want to praise our nuclear professionals – and those across our company — who focused on in-depth preparation, strong teamwork and unparalleled…

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Entergy nuclear stations prepare for tropical system

Entergy Team — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:23:00 +0000

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Nuclear, along with Entergy’s operating companies in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, is closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. As of Monday morning, Sept. 9, the forecast from the National Hurricane Center calls for a Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening. Although the storm is not anticipated to…

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Grease, grime and grit: Entergy’s River Bend employees beautify school

Entergy Team — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:05:00 +0000

SLAUGHTER, La. – A team from Entergy’s River Bend Station rolled up their sleeves and got to work recently during the second annual Slaughter Elementary School Beautification Day. Employees trimmed trees, painted parking lots, beautified buildings, installed new playground equipment and more, in an effort to give back to the community. “Slaughter Elementary is grateful for the partnership with…

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Meet the pros: River Bend’s Viola Banks Jackson

Nuclear Communications Team — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:36:00 +0000

Meet Viola Banks Jackson! Viola is a dedicated material technician nuclear professional at River Bend, who plays a key role in ensuring our plant’s safe and reliable operation. “I handle, store and issue nuclear parts to various departments to ensure the safe day-to-day operation of the plant.” The warehouse is essential at River Bend Station. It stores and manages critical spare parts…

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