Exhibit 32(e)

                                 CERTIFICATION

                             18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
                    AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE
                           SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi
Power Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, we, the undersigned, hereby
certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and
belief, that:

(1)      such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi Power Company for the
         quarter ended June 30, 2004, which this statement accompanies, fully
         complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
         Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)      the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of
         Mississippi Power Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, fairly
         presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results
         of operations of Mississippi Power Company.



                                                   /s/Anthony J. Topazi
                                                     Anthony J. Topazi
                                           President and Chief Executive Officer



                                                  /s/Michael W. Southern
                                                    Michael W. Southern
                                               Vice President, Treasurer and
                                                  Chief Financial Officer

Date:  August 5, 2004