Mississippi Power statement on Aug. 6 PSC meeting
Today, the Mississippi Public Service Commission addressed two issues related to Mississippi Power.
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Kemper Plant Costs Increase
The cost of Mississippi Power’s Kemper County plant is projected to go up another 9 million dollars, according to our media partner, the Sun Herald.
Mississippi Power Refunds
Mississippi Power Company says it prefers bill credits be the default option when refunding the 350 million dollars it must repay in money collected for its Kemper County power plant.
Mississippi Power Asks for Interim Rate Increase
The company is asking for a replacement of the 18 percent rate increase the commission replaced earlier this week.
Locals React to Mississippi Power Refund
Whether it’s by a lump sum or credit on future bills, Mississippi Power customers will soon see over $350 million returned back to them in refunds.
Mississippi Power to Refund Customers
Mississippi Power customers could see lower bills starting next month and refunds by November.
Biloxi City Officials Look to Stop Mississippi Power Rate Hikes
What originally started out as an estimated $2.2 billion for the Kemper Power plant is now costing $6.1 billion. To compensate for costs, Mississippi Power has increased its customer’s monthly rates. Now, the city of Biloxi and other small business owners are looking to hold Mississippi Power more accountable.
Supreme Court Denies Mississippi Power Increase
It’s good news for Mississippi Power customers. The Supreme Court has denied Mississippi Power’s motion to rehear a decision made earlier this year.
Mississippi Power’s Credit Rating Decreases
A credit rating agency is cutting its grade for Mississippi Power, saying there remain “elevated risks” of financial, regulatory and construction trouble at the $6.2 Billion Kemper County Power Plant.
Mississippi Power Rates Hike
Mississippi Power announced today that rates could increase to help pay for the Kemper Power Plant.
Moss Point Students Get a Lesson at Sandhill Crane Refuge
Wednesday, Moss Point 2nd graders enjoyed the beautiful weather while learning about the wildlife at one Coast national wildlife refuge, thanks to a sponsorship by Mississippi Power.
MS Power Customers Outraged Over Potential Rate Increase
Mississippi Power customers say a possible rate increase is hard to swallow.
Mississippi Power Teaches Girls About Engineering Through Annual Program
More women than ever are excelling in engineering, a field once dominated almost completely by men.
Orange Grove Students Learn About Electrical Safety
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 70% of child related electrical accidents occur at home, even with an adult present.
Hiller Park to Get Some Much Needed Sprucing Up
Hiller Park was once a premier hangout in Biloxi, but over the last few decades, years of neglect have begun to take their toll and people have been staying away.
Volunteers Give Back for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many around the Coast had the day off from work or school, but some spent their holiday giving back to the community in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
One Dead in Accident on Hwy. 53 Involving AT&T Truck
An AT&T utility truck left the road, striking a power pole, creating a dangerous situation for first responders.
MS Power Works Hard to Restore Power After Severe Weather
Power companies have been struggling to restore electricity to thousands of people in Mississippi.
Waste Pro Garbage Trucks Causes Major Traffic Delays
Wednesday, both north and south bound lanes of Highway 49 were shut down for hours near O'Neal Road in Gulfport when a garbage truck, with its dumpster in the air, struck a power line strung across the highway.
Local Residents Discuss Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease affecting more than 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.1 million worldwide.
Mississippi Power Provides Electrical Fire Training
Home electrical fires account for 51,000 fires each year, resulting in 500 deaths.
High School Students Learn About Energy Industry
High school students across the Coast spent Monday afternoon at the Watson Power Plant in Biloxi, as they looked toward their futures, and the future of the power industry.
Volunteers Work to Replace Oaks at Ohr O'Keefe Museum
Nine years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and destroyed many of the old oak trees that are a signature of south Mississippi.
New Utility Poles Going Up on Hwy. 49
If you're out on Highway 49 in Gulfport this week, you might see crews raising new utility poles along the roadway.