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PSC to ask utilities to extend small business incentives

Clay Chandler — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:50:20 +0000

The Mississippi Public Service Commission’s December meeting will likely contain an agenda item meant to encourage a handful of utility companies in the state to extend incentives for their small business customers. Mississippi Power Co., Entergy Mississippi and CenterPoint Energy Resources all offer some kind of incentives or payment modification plans to small businesses that [...]

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PSC to examine formula rate plans for Entergy, MPC

Clay Chandler — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 06:01:43 +0000

The Mississippi Public Service Commission voted 3-0 last week to begin an examination of the formulas used to calculate return on equity for Mississippi Power Company and for Entergy Mississippi. Return on equity (ROE) is the amount of net income returned as a percentage of shareholders equity. It is used to measure a corporation’s profitability [...]

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Entergy welcomes Bennett, Johnson

MBJ Staff — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:01:29 +0000

Russell Bennett and Lawrence Johnson have joined Entergy Mississippi Inc. ‘s governmental affairs department. Bennett will serve as lead governmental affairs executive and Johnson will be manager of regional customer service and governmental affairs. Bennett, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, most recently served as vice president of government relations for the Mississippi Bankers [...]

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Entergy welcomes Bennett, Johnson

MBJ Staff — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:01:06 +0000

Russell Bennett and Lawrence Johnson have joined Entergy Mississippi Inc.’s governmental affairs department. Bennett will serve as lead governmental affairs executive and Johnson will be manager of regional customer service and governmental affairs. Bennett, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, most recently served as vice president of government relations for the Mississippi Bankers Association. [...]

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Civic and arts leaders rallying to give aging Thalia Mara a fix up

Ted Carter — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:48:19 +0000

It’s said Jackson’s Thalia Mara Hall hasn’t got a bad seat in the house. But seats that are in bad shape? Those are about as plentiful as the number of days that make up the Broadway run of the “Phantom of the Opera.” Since its opening in 1968 as the Jackson Municipal Auditorium, the City-owned [...]

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MARTIN WILLOUGHBY: Positive style pays off for Entergy’s Fisackerly

Martin Willoughby — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:01:58 +0000

Organizations face challenges daily. The key is how they respond. The leader’s role is crucial in setting the tone for the organization. Leadership guru Kevin Eikenberry noted, “Remember that whatever energy you bring to your work will be noticed and amplified. Your personal attitude is a huge part of the energy you inject into your [...]

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Entergy announces changes

MBJ Staff — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:01:58 +0000

Gary Taylor, group president of utility operations at Entergy Corporation, will be retiring from the company May 31. Taylor will continue to lead utility operations with a transition period to his successor, who will be named at a later date. In addition, Robert (Bob) Sloan, executive vice president and general counsel, announced his decision to [...]

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Committee makes nominations

MBJ Staff — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:07:55 +0000

In accordance with the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership by-laws, chairman Paul Moak appointed a nominating committee chaired by Clay Hays. This committee reported their actions to president Duane O’Neill, who in turn is authorized to notify the entire membership of the nominating committee’s report. Candidates to serve a three-year term expiring December 2014 are: Freddie [...]

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Can solar be economical?

Amy McCullough — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:00:31 +0000

A 75 percent MDA grant and 30 percent federal tax credit helps solar can pay for itself quickly Solar is expensive. But a few homeowners and businesses in Mississippi have found a way to use solar and make money or break even over time with the energy savings their panels provide. As Ludlow poultry farmer [...]

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PSC votes to discuss utility donations of ratepayers’ $

Amy McCullough — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 06:01:42 +0000

What organizations got ratepayer money and how much? Click on the years below: Entergy Mississippi’s Disallowed & Allowed Charitable Contributions * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 Mississippi Power Company’s Disallowed & Allowed Charitable Contributions * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has voted unanimously to open a docket to explore [...]

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