Entergy Mississippi Completes Power Restoration After Winter Storms

Utility company worked with thousands of employees and contractors to restore service to over 87,000 customers.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Entergy Mississippi has successfully completed restoring power to all customers in its service area whose homes and businesses could safely take electricity following recent winter storms. More than 87,000 Entergy customers were left without power after sleet, freezing rain and ice moved through the state. Approximately 2,800 Entergy employees, contractors and mutual assistance partners were engaged in safely restoring power despite severe damage to infrastructure, difficult terrain and weather conditions.

Why it matters

Restoring power quickly after major storms is critical for communities to recover and resume normal operations. Entergy's successful restoration efforts helped minimize disruption for tens of thousands of customers in Mississippi.

The details

Entergy Mississippi worked around the clock with a large team of employees, contractors and mutual assistance partners to safely restore power to all customers whose homes and businesses could take electricity. This was a challenging effort due to the extensive damage to Entergy's infrastructure, difficult terrain, and ongoing severe weather conditions.

  • Winter storms moved through Mississippi, leaving over 87,000 Entergy customers without power.

The players

Entergy Mississippi

A subsidiary of Entergy Corporation that provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties in Mississippi.

Haley Fisackerly

President and CEO of Entergy Mississippi.

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What they’re saying

“I am extremely proud of all the dedicated people at Entergy Mississippi and from utilities and contracting companies around the country and Canada who provided so much support during this grueling effort.”

— Haley Fisackerly, President and CEO, Entergy Mississippi (Entergy Mississippi)

What’s next

Entergy Mississippi will continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance to any customers still experiencing impacts from the storms.

The takeaway

Entergy Mississippi's successful restoration efforts following the winter storms demonstrate the company's commitment to reliable power delivery and its ability to mobilize a large workforce to quickly respond to major weather events.