<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
MP&L'S financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and 
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<SUBSIDIARY>
   <NUMBER>  010
   <NAME>  ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
<CIK> 0000066901
<NAME> ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. 
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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