NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Energy Smart offers free HEPA air purifiers to income-eligible New Orleans residents * This summer, Energy Smart is helping New Orleans families enjoy cleaner, healthier air at home. Through its commitment to community wellness and energy efficiency, Energy Smart is offering income-eligible residential customers a free Simply Conserve (r) Tabletop Air Purifier featuring advanced HEPA H13  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved Entergy Texas' proposal to build two highly efficient natural gas power plants that will provide enough reliable electricity capable of powering more than 300,000 homes and support the region's rapid growth. Together, Lege  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Executive-led business roundtable drives industrial growth and global competitiveness in the Gulf South * WASHINGTON - Today, a coalition of leading energy and industrial executives launched the Gulf South Business Roundtable. The effort is dedicated to advancing economic competitiveness, infrastructure development and industrial growth across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi a  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Improve your home's energy efficiency with Entergy Mississippi's READI Program * Entergy Mississippi's Residential Energy Audit and Direct Install (READI) Program makes it easy and convenient to enhance your home's energy efficiency. Here's how it works: Schedule your walk-through: An authorized trade ally will visit your home to perform a walk-through and identify opportunities to re  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana 100 Plan: Investing in our communities through charitable giving * At Entergy Louisiana, powering homes and businesses is just the beginning - our deeper mission is to power lives. Through the Entergy Louisiana 100 Plan, we're reaffirming our commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities by investing in the well-being of the people we proudly serve. One of the mo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Multitalented lineman selected to represent Entergy Mississippi at Saints Game * A musician and photographer, Kutter McLaughlin was a guitarist in several bands for many years and shoots inspiring photographs, particularly on his travels with his family. He may be talented in several different arenas, but his skill as a lineman shines--so much so that he has been selected to represent E  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * New Orleans and Company champions energy efficiency through Entergy New Orleans' Energy Smart program * New Orleans thrives on a vibrant tourism industry that fuels our economy and culture. Energy efficiency is critical to ensuring the city's long-term growth, sustainability, and resilience. Entergy New Orleans supports businesses that prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency.   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 13 -- NOLA Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * NOLA-PS Partners with Lipscomb University to Address School Psychologist Shortage NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Lipscomb University to bolster the pipeline of school psychologists in Orleans Parish amid a nationwide shortage. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends a ratio of 1 school psychologist per 500 students, yet the nat  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Building a Brighter Future in Kilgore, Texas The new Christus Memorial Hospital in Kilgore, Texas, was constructed with energy efficient features as part of Southwestern Electric Power Company's (SWEPCO) energy efficiency incentive program. SWEPCO provided the City of Kilgore $25,755 for enhancements that are projected to reduce the hospital's power usa  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane Energy Institute gets major gift from Templeton family, new name for Trading Center Tulane has received a $1.5 million gift from alumnus Bill Templeton and his family that will enhance hands-on learning opportunities and fuel continued innovation at the Tulane Energy Institute. The gift will position the institute as a national leader in preparing students for high-impact careers across the   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Fast-expanding voucher programs are starting to re-shape school enrollments and tuition across the nation President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill put in place the nation's first federal school voucher program, providing government funds to families to send their children to religious and other private schools, and support homeschooling. A new study by Tulane University researchers finds that s  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Villanova University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 8, 2025, with Rob Traver, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering: * * * Two Decades Later, Villanova Engineering Professor Who Assisted in Hurricane Katrina Investigation Reflects on Role in the Storm's Aftermath Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the southeastern coast of the United States, devastating cities and towns across Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and beyond. The storm  more