Mississippi Power started working out a plan for possible restoration efforts. The storm directors met, requesting outside resources to fix down power lines. They were also preparing each employee for the storm since every employee has a storm role and…
Mississippi Power is sending a storm team to Louisiana to assist in the Hurricane Laura restoration effort. Approximately 85 employees departed from Gulfport early this Friday morning, heading to Baton Rouge. The storm team is excited to embark on their…
Ninety-five years and going strong! That’s how long Mississippi Power has been serving its customers, now including 190,000 customers in 23 Mississippi counties. With the 15 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching, and a possible deployment unfolding to help those…
Since the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is coming up, Mississippi Power is remembering their response to the tragedy. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped across the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing extreme damage. Mississippi Power reflects on the heroic…
As gusty winds and heavy rain are in the forecast all week, many residents are concerned with power outages. Mississippi Power has been monitoring the storms since last week in case of possible power restoration. Mississippi Power’s Storm Center was…
Gulfport residents can get out and vote today in a special election. Every 25 years, the City of Gulfport has the chance to renew the amount of revenue they receive from Mississippi Power. Until 7 p.m. tonight, Gulfport residents can…
Every 25 years there is the chance for the City of Gulfport and many others across the state to renew the amount of revenue they receive from Mississippi Power. From 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. tomorrow during a special election,…
Every 25 years Gulfport residents are given the opportunity to renew the revenue amount of the franchise agreement held with Mississippi Power Company. State law requires utility companies to pay 2% of their gross revenue back to the municipality. For…
Harrison County Fire Rescue and Mississippi Power Company responded to a tree that fell across power lines, snapping one pole, and causing another to lean into the trees. A local radio station was knocked off the air due to power…
Mississippi Power crews responded to widespread outages on the Coast Sunday afternoon and into the night as Cristobal brought heavy rain, flooding, and gusty wind to South Mississippi. At 6 p.m. on Sunday, the company was reporting about 2,100 customers…
There are those who stay here on the Coast regardless of the threat a hurricane may bring, among them are those who work at Mississippi Power. Ninety-five years and going strong, like the people of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi…
Mississippi Power's response after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 is being highlighted in the 30th anniversary edition of Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." The utility company's response after the massive hurricane hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The power company has recently received an increase in the amount of people trying to scam Mississippi Power customers by warning that their power will be…
Jackson, MS) – In a Special Meeting held today, the Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously voted to approve a rate decrease for Mississippi Power customers. This action is a result of the Commission ordering a rate case to reevaluate rates…
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to spread, Mississippi Power assures customers of its comprehensive plans and procedures in place to ensure the continuation of service. Mississippi Power temporarily suspended service disconnections for customers, meaning service will be maintained until…
MLK Day is a day of remembrance and honor, but for those with Mississippi Power it’s also a perfect opportunity to give back. Starting bright and early this morning, employees and their families came out to volunteer at West Elementary…
(WXXV) — More than 1,500 customers are without power in South Mississippi after heavy rain and gusty winds moved through Saturday morning. As of 12:00 noon Saturday, about 1,100 Mississippi Power customers were without power, according to the utility company’s…
You may be wondering what to do now with your real Christmas tree. Well, Harrison County now has a way for you to get rid of that tree and help the county’s green areas. The Christmas tree recycling program is…
Harrison County Beautification Commission and Mississippi Power have partnered to provide Christmas tree recycling services for Harrison County. Recycling begins Thursday, Dec. 26 and ends Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.
Good news for Mississippi Power customers, you could be seeing a reduction in your monthly bill very soon. There are three actions at the Public Service Commission that are related to customer bills that would all result in reductions. Two…
Mississippi Power is back at it again, reaching out a hand to help the community. This morning, Mississippi Power Watson Plant rolled in with a trailer full at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to make a substantial donation. Every year…
There are other ways that you can lend a helping hand year round. Mississippi Power has created a program to help those in need that may need an extra boost when it comes to paying those electric bills. It’s called…
You’ve heard it before and the experts say it can’t be stressed enough, the cold weather is creeping in and you want to make sure you, your family, and home are ready. We’ve all experienced a drafty house and the…
Kids and parents in Biloxi had fun while learning about safety on Saturday. WJZD 94.5 and Mississippi Power teamed up for the sixth annual ‘Kids Safety Fair’ at the Kroc Center. Local health organizations along with the Biloxi police and…