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Entergy Arkansas volunteers on track to meet or exceed 25,000 hours
08/28/2024

The day-to-day business at Entergy Arkansas is to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity to our customers. The mission as a corporation is to continually improve the communities served through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.

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News > Communities
Entergy Arkansas awards $110,000 grants to statewide nonprofits
11/28/2023

In honor of the company's 110th anniversary, Entergy Arkansas has announced the "Arkansas Bright Futures" campaign. Six statewide nonprofits will each receive a $110,000 grant to enhance their efforts to help customers.

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Crews perform the 500 kV steel lift.
Crews perform the 500 kV steel lift.
Insights > Our future
Sandy Bayou Substation Project on schedule to fuel the expansion of Northeast Arkansas
07/26/2023

Construction is well underway for a new substation that will supply power to the new U. S. Steel mill in Northeast Arkansas.

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Insights > Our future
Entergy Arkansas drone team takes a different approach to R&R
07/27/2022

For some folks, R&R means rest and relaxation. But for Entergy Arkansas, R&R stands for reliability and resiliency, and there’s a proactive drone program devoted to it.

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Insights > Giving back, Our future
Grants available for environmental projects that help strengthen Entergy's communities
04/04/2022

Entergy is committed to building healthy, more vibrant communities. That's why our Environmental Initiatives Fund is providing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants to support environmental projects and solutions that help strengthen our communities for the future.

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Wynne EDC completes 'Select Site' process
Wynne EDC completes 'Select Site' process
News > Communities, Growth
Wynne EDC achieves Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ certification
03/29/2022

Today officials with the Wynne Economic Development Corporation and Entergy Arkansas announced completion of the utility’s Select Site certification for the 37-acre Wynne Highway 1 industrial site, located 11 miles north of Interstate 40 on Arkansas Highway 1.

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News > Customers, Energy efficiency, Environment
Entergy Arkansas eTech offers cash rebates for machinery, chargers
03/21/2022

Entergy Arkansas will provide cash rebates through its new eTech initiative to customers who purchase one or more electric technologies, ranging from forklifts and cranes to golf carts and electric vehicle chargers.

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TSC announces distribution center site in Maumelle; Site Selection played a big role
Insights > Our future
A behind the scenes look at landing Tractor Supply distribution center
03/02/2022

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) announced in January it will soon locate a $100 million distribution center for home goods and equipment for farms and families in Maumelle where four-wheelers once rolled through a rugged wooded parcel north of the city’s industrial park.

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Feb. 8 ceremonial groundbreaking at U. S. Steel
Feb. 8 ceremonial groundbreaking at U. S. Steel
Insights > Our future
Entergy joins U. S. Steel in celebrating construction of their newest mill
02/10/2022

State and local officials joined Arkansas business leaders Tuesday to break ground on the state’s largest-ever economic investment project with U. S. Steel near Osceola, Ark.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACTIVITIES ARE FUN, INFORMATIVE FOR KIDS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACTIVITIES ARE FUN, INFORMATIVE FOR KIDS
Insights > Tips and tools
Powerful lessons to be learned with interactive electricity lessons
01/31/2022

Safety is a core value at Entergy, for everyone – whether it’s our employees or our customers, even the littlest ones. Keeping children safe is everyone’s job, though, from utility providers to teachers and parents.

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