﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2010v3.4">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2011-08-01T09:00:13-05:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2010-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2010-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>640367992</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>SOUT</NameControl>
      <Phone>6012682083</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>PO BOX 15849</AddressLine1>
        <City>HATTIESBURG</City>
        <State>MS</State>
        <ZIPCode>394045849</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>RAYMOND HALEY</Name>
      <Title>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER</Title>
      <Phone>6012682083</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2011-08-01</DateSigned>
    </Officer>
    <TaxYear>2010</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2016-03-07 17:11:31Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>JAMES COMPTON</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>PO BOX 15849</AddressLine1>
        <City>HATTIESBURG</City>
        <State>MS</State>
        <ZIPCode>394045849</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>779580180</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>0</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c typeOf501cOrganization="12">X</Organization501c>
      <WebSite>HTTP://WWW.SMEPA.COOP/</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1941</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>MS</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>PROVIDE AND TRANSMIT THROUGH GENERATION AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY TO 11 MEMBER OWNER COOPERATIVES, EACH SERVING RETAIL CONSUMERS.</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>22</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>22</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>390</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>0</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>0</NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>0</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>0</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>773862041</ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>779545767</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>29887</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>28893</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>0</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>0</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>773891928</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>779574660</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>0</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>1064562</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>28098776</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>32473034</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>0</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>715316152</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>716937064</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>743414928</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>750474660</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>30477000</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>29100000</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>1153660182</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>1283119735</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>974422913</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>1074782466</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>179237269</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>208337269</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <MissionDescription>PROVIDE AND TRANSMIT THROUGH GENERATION AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY TO 11 MEMBER OWNER COOPERATIVES, EACH SERVING RETAIL CONSUMERS.</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>0</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>0</SignificantChange>
      <Description>PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC ENERGY TO MEMBER COOPERATIVES. THE 11 MEMBER COOPERATIVES PROVIDE SERVICE TO MORE THAN 400,000 METERS IN MISSISSIPPI. SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC AND THE 11 MEMBER SYSTEMS ARE CONSUMER-OWNED, NON-PROFIT BUSINESSES. DURING 2010 SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC PROVIDED MEMBER SYSTEMS WITH 10,645,623 MWH OF ENERGY.</Description>
      <DescribedIn501C3>0</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired>0</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>0</PoliticalActivities>
      <SubjectToProxyTax>0</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <ReportLandBldgEquip referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBldgEquip>
      <ReportInvestOthSecurities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestOthSecurities>
      <ReportProgRelInvest referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgRelInvest>
      <ReportOtherAssets referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssets>
      <ReportOtherLiabilities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilities>
      <ReportFin48Footnote referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportFin48Footnote>
      <IndependentAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt>
      <School>0</School>
      <ForeignOffice>0</ForeignOffice>
      <ForeignActivities>0</ForeignActivities>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>0</MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>
      <ProfessionalFundraising>0</ProfessionalFundraising>
      <FundraisingActivities>0</FundraisingActivities>
      <Gaming>0</Gaming>
      <Hospital>0</Hospital>
      <GrantsToOrganizations referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequired>
      <TaxExemptBonds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1053100001">1</TaxExemptBonds>
      <InvestTaxExemptBonds>0</InvestTaxExemptBonds>
      <EscrowAccount>0</EscrowAccount>
      <OnBehalfOfIssuer>0</OnBehalfOfIssuer>
      <LoanToOfficerOrDQP>0</LoanToOfficerOrDQP>
      <GrantToRelatedPerson>0</GrantToRelatedPerson>
      <BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>0</BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>
      <BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>0</BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>
      <OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>0</OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>
      <DeductibleNonCashContributions>0</DeductibleNonCashContributions>
      <DeductibleContributionsOfArt>0</DeductibleContributionsOfArt>
      <Terminated>0</Terminated>
      <PartialLiquidation>0</PartialLiquidation>
      <DisregardedEntity>0</DisregardedEntity>
      <RelatedEntity>0</RelatedEntity>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>0</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <TransactionRelatedEntity>0</TransactionRelatedEntity>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership>0</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>1</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>0</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>1</ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>
      <NumberOfEmployees>390</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>0</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>0</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>0</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <GrossIncomeFromMembers>768488308</GrossIncomeFromMembers>
      <GrossIncomeOtherSources>6585949</GrossIncomeOtherSources>
      <IndoorTanningServices>0</IndoorTanningServices>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVI>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>22</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>22</NumberIndependentVotingMembers>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>0</FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>
      <DelegationOfManagementDuties>0</DelegationOfManagementDuties>
      <ChangesToOrganizingDocs>0</ChangesToOrganizingDocs>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>
      <MembersOrStockholders>1</MembersOrStockholders>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembers>1</ElectionOfBoardMembers>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApproval>1</DecisionsSubjectToApproval>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBody>1</MinutesOfGoverningBody>
      <MinutesOfCommittees>1</MinutesOfCommittees>
      <OfficerMailingAddress>0</OfficerMailingAddress>
      <LocalChapters>0</LocalChapters>
      <Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>1</Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicy>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicy>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>
      <RegularMonitoringEnforcement>1</RegularMonitoringEnforcement>
      <WhistleblowerPolicy>1</WhistleblowerPolicy>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicy>1</DocumentRetentionPolicy>
      <CompensationProcessCEO>1</CompensationProcessCEO>
      <CompensationProcessOther>1</CompensationProcessOther>
      <InvestmentInJointVenture>0</InvestmentInJointVenture>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>MS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RAYMOND HALEY</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <TelephoneNumber>6012682083</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 15849</AddressLine1>
          <City>HATTIESBURG</City>
          <State>MS</State>
          <ZIPCode>394045849</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TRAVIS BAXTER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.20</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>11200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BILLY BERRY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.60</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>12000</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ALAN BRADLEY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.90</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>18400</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JT DUDLEY JR</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>4000</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>FRANK ELY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.50</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>12000</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>WILLIAM H HARDIN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>4.90</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>19200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>HARVEY LEE HEDEGAARD</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.80</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>18400</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>W KEITH HURT</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>6.50</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>22400</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CHARLES A LOPEZ</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>19200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DON JORDAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>10.40</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>24800</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>GREG KITCHENS</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.20</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>12000</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MACK MAULDIN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.30</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>20800</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PERCY MCCAA</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.80</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>22400</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BRUCE MCCAFFERY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>4.80</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>20800</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>WR MILLER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.60</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>7200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN W MOSLEY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>7.90</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>19200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BOB OCCHI</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>4.90</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>20800</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN B REED</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>5.70</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>16000</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RW ROBERTSON</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.20</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>19200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>HARLAN B ROGERS</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>7.40</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>3200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOE SHELTON III</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.10</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>18400</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CH SHELTON</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>4.30</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>21600</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>WILLIAM D SMITH</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>7.10</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>20000</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LOUIS S THOMPSON</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.50</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>16800</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RANDY WALLACE</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.60</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>19200</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>HENRY C WATERER JR</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>13.80</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>33600</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JAMES COMPTON</NamePerson>
        <Title>GENERAL MANAGER/CEO</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>54.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>422327</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>128771</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RAYMOND HALEY</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>213464</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>72227</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MARCUS WARE</NamePerson>
        <Title>ASST. GENERAL MANAGER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <KeyEmployee>X</KeyEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>254001</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>84743</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>NATHAN BROWN</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>52.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <KeyEmployee>X</KeyEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>215427</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>59644</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TERRY LEE</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>44.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <KeyEmployee>X</KeyEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>189518</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>111266</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JAMES B EDWARDS</NamePerson>
        <Title>NUCLEAR SPECIALIST</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>56.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>184495</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>42834</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BRAD WOLFE</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHIEF TRANSMISSION &amp; SUPPORT</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>168575</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>42213</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ROGER SMITH</NamePerson>
        <Title>WHOLESALE SERVICES DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>160743</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>83850</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CHARLES STUART</NamePerson>
        <Title>PLANT MANAGER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>44.80</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>140882</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>89996</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JERRY PIERCE</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIR. TRANSMISSION CONSTRUCTION</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>140685</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>42002</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>2542917</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>0</TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>
      <TotalOtherCompensation>757546</TotalOtherCompensation>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>16</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>0</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>1</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>0</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>URS CORPORATION</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 116183</AddressLine1>
            <City>ATLANTA</City>
            <State>GA</State>
            <ZIPCode>30368</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>ENGINEERING/PROJECT MGT</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>24033634</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>VOGT POWER</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>4000 DUPONT CIRCLE</AddressLine1>
            <City>LOUISVILLE</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>40207</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>POWER PLT UPGRADE</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>16357692</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>BURNS&amp;MCDONNELL</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 411883</AddressLine1>
            <City>KANSAS CITY</City>
            <State>MO</State>
            <ZIPCode>64141</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>ENGINEERING/PROJECT MGT</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>10626508</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>JAMES CONSTRUCTION</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 90022</AddressLine1>
            <City>BATON ROUGE</City>
            <State>LA</State>
            <ZIPCode>70898</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>POWER PLT UPGRADE</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>5374775</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>ALLSTATE TOWER</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>PO BOX 25</AddressLine1>
            <City>HENDERSON</City>
            <State>KY</State>
            <ZIPCode>42419</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>MICROWAVE TOWER CONST</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>3890462</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>38</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>SALES TO MEMBERS</Description>
        <BusinessCode>221000</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>768488308</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>768488308</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>SALES TO NON-MEMBERS</Description>
        <BusinessCode>221000</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>6331747</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>6331747</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>PROGRAM RELATED INVEST</Description>
        <BusinessCode>221000</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>4471510</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>4471510</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>BY PRODUCT SALES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>221000</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>254202</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>254202</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>779545767</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssets>
        <Other>34413</Other>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssets>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
        <Other>5520</Other>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
      <GainOrLoss>
        <Other>28893</Other>
      </GainOrLoss>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestments>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>28893</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>28893</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestments>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>779574660</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>779574660</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>0</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
        <Total>1064562</Total>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>2131057</Total>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>20298616</Total>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <PensionPlanContributions>
        <Total>4464196</Total>
      </PensionPlanContributions>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>3565040</Total>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>2014125</Total>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesLegal>
        <Total>568357</Total>
      </FeesForServicesLegal>
      <FeesForServicesAccounting>
        <Total>183044</Total>
      </FeesForServicesAccounting>
      <FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees>
        <Total>78147</Total>
      </FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>320414</Total>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <Advertising>
        <Total>94842</Total>
      </Advertising>
      <OfficeExpenses>
        <Total>988738</Total>
      </OfficeExpenses>
      <InformationTechnology>
        <Total>684517</Total>
      </InformationTechnology>
      <Travel>
        <Total>292761</Total>
      </Travel>
      <Interest>
        <Total>38746427</Total>
      </Interest>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>42682153</Total>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <Insurance>
        <Total>1715715</Total>
      </Insurance>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>POWER PURCH FOR RESALE</Description>
        <Total>440124570</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>COAL, NAT. GAS, NUCLEAR</Description>
        <Total>143374163</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>GENERATION PLANT O &amp; M</Description>
        <Total>24472210</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>TRANS SYSTEM O &amp; M</Description>
        <Total>17876229</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>MISCELLANEOUS</Description>
        <Total>4734777</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>750474660</Total>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <CashNonInterestBearing>
        <BOY>129455</BOY>
        <EOY>245291</EOY>
      </CashNonInterestBearing>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
        <BOY>5169189</BOY>
        <EOY>15690619</EOY>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
      <AccountsReceivable>
        <BOY>65020834</BOY>
        <EOY>72127889</EOY>
      </AccountsReceivable>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
        <BOY>105446908</BOY>
        <EOY>73002350</EOY>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>84116430</BOY>
        <EOY>99251106</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>1603579751</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>636125917</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>843319887</BOY>
        <EOY>967453834</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelated>
        <BOY>50298807</BOY>
        <EOY>55259533</EOY>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelated>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>158672</BOY>
        <EOY>89113</EOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>1153660182</BOY>
        <EOY>1283119735</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>67648145</BOY>
        <EOY>88215612</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <TaxExemptBondLiabilities>
        <BOY>59169220</BOY>
        <EOY>59645000</EOY>
      </TaxExemptBondLiabilities>
      <MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp>
        <BOY>581140865</BOY>
        <EOY>657973383</EOY>
      </MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp>
      <UnsecuredNotesLoansPayable>
        <BOY>100300000</BOY>
        <EOY>71520000</EOY>
      </UnsecuredNotesLoansPayable>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <BOY>166164683</BOY>
        <EOY>197428471</EOY>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>974422913</BOY>
        <EOY>1074782466</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <DoNotFollowSFAS117>X</DoNotFollowSFAS117>
      <CapStckTrstPrinCurrentFunds>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </CapStckTrstPrinCurrentFunds>
      <PaidInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFund>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </PaidInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFund>
      <RetainedEarningsEndowmentEtc>
        <BOY>179237269</BOY>
        <EOY>208337269</EOY>
      </RetainedEarningsEndowmentEtc>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>179237269</BOY>
        <EOY>208337269</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>1153660182</BOY>
        <EOY>1283119735</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>29100000</ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>
      <ReconcilationOtherChanges>0</ReconcilationOtherChanges>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXII>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXII>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrual>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrual>
      <AccountantCompileOrReview>1</AccountantCompileOrReview>
      <FSAudited>1</FSAudited>
      <AuditCommittee>1</AuditCommittee>
      <FinancialStatementSeparate>X</FinancialStatementSeparate>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequired>1</FederalGrantAuditRequired>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformed>1</FederalGrantAuditPerformed>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <Land>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>33306491</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <BookValue>33306491</BookValue>
      </Land>
      <Buildings>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>268926532</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>146146851</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>122779681</BookValue>
      </Buildings>
      <LeaseholdImprovements>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>1410006</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>908374</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>501632</BookValue>
      </LeaseholdImprovements>
      <Equipment>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>1201673948</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>438658846</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>763015102</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <OtherLandBuildings>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>98262774</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>50411846</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>47850928</BookValue>
      </OtherLandBuildings>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>967453834</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>PROVISION FOR PENSIONS &amp; BENEFITS</Description>
        <Amount>7651300</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING OBLIGATION (ARO)</Description>
        <Amount>50334821</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>DEFERRED CREDIT - PURCHASE POWER AGREEMENT</Description>
        <Amount>1320800</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>DEFERRED CREDITS - GAS HEDGING</Description>
        <Amount>33836425</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>DEFERRED CREDITS - REVENUE</Description>
        <Amount>12177044</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>DEFERRED CREDIT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &amp; GRANT</Description>
        <Amount>3576874</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>CLEAN AIR (CAIR) PERMITS</Description>
        <Amount>12196810</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>POWER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT FUND</Description>
        <Amount>25000000</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>MEMBER PREPAYMENTS</Description>
        <Amount>51334397</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalOfAmounts>197428471</TotalOfAmounts>
      <TotalRevenue>779574660</TotalRevenue>
      <TotalExpenses>750474660</TotalExpenses>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYear>29100000</ExcessOrDeficitForYear>
      <TotalAdjustments>0</TotalAdjustments>
      <ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>29100000</ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>
      <TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>775074257</TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <RevenueNotRptdF990>0</RevenueNotRptdF990>
      <RevenueSubtotal>775074257</RevenueSubtotal>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncluded>4500403</OtherRevenuesNotIncluded>
      <RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>4500403</RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990>779574660</TotalRevenuePerForm990>
      <TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>745974257</TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptdF990>0</ExpensesNotRptdF990>
      <ExpensesSubtotal>745974257</ExpensesSubtotal>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncluded>4500403</OtherExpensesNotIncluded>
      <ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>4500403</ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990>750474660</TotalExpensesPerForm990>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Explanation>PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME INCLUDED IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS CONTRA-EXPENSE $4,471,510: INCLUDED IN FORM 990 AS PROGRAM REVENUE. NET GAIN ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS INCLUDED IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS CONTRA EXPENSE $28,893: INCLUDED ON FORM 990 AS REVENUE.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <RecordsMaintained>1</RecordsMaintained>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NATL G&amp;T MGR ASSOC NRCO PO</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>BOX 2517</AddressLine1>
          <City>CEDAR RAPIDS</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>52406</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>352351104</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>66234</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>RENEWABLE ENERGY</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>DELTA ELECTRIC POWER ASSN</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 935</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENWOOD</City>
          <State>MS</State>
          <ZIPCode>38935</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>640146265</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>COCHRAN AQUACULTURE</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants>0</TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants>
      <TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations>2</TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS/LOANS ARE AWARDED BASED ON CRITERIA ADOPTED BY THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH REQUEST IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD, AND BOARD ACTION IS RECORDED IN BOARD MINUTES.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <SubstantiationRequired>1</SubstantiationRequired>
      <IndependentConsultant>X</IndependentConsultant>
      <CompensationSurvey>X</CompensationSurvey>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApproval>X</BoardOrCommitteeApproval>
      <SeverancePayment>0</SeverancePayment>
      <SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>0</SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>
      <EquityBasedCompArrangement>0</EquityBasedCompArrangement>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JAMES COMPTON</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>411857</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>5000</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>5470</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>114202</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>14569</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>551098</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>RAYMOND HALEY</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>200644</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>7512</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>5308</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>59379</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12848</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>285691</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>MARCUS WARE</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>242832</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>9081</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>2088</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>71300</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>13443</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>338744</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>NATHAN BROWN</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>204663</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>8061</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>2703</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>46821</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12823</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>275071</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>TERRY LEE</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>179547</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>6484</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>3487</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>98749</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12517</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>300784</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JAMES B EDWARDS</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>175828</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>4113</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>4554</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>30545</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12289</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>227329</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>BRAD WOLFE</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>160188</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>6079</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>2308</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>29935</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12278</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>210788</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>ROGER SMITH</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>154326</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>3922</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>2495</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>71675</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>12175</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>244593</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>CHARLES STUART</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>136773</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>3535</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>574</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>78042</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>11954</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>230878</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JERRY PIERCE</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>135030</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>3277</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>2378</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>34614</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>7388</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>182687</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleK documentId="RetDoc1053100001">
      <Form990ScheduleKPartI>
        <IssuerName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MISISSIPPI BUSINESS FINANCE CORPORATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </IssuerName>
        <IssuerEIN>640679132</IssuerEIN>
        <CUSIPNumber>60528BAP7</CUSIPNumber>
        <DateIssued>2009-10-08</DateIssued>
        <IssuePrice>40000000</IssuePrice>
        <DescriptionOfPurpose>SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE O</DescriptionOfPurpose>
        <Defeased>0</Defeased>
        <OnBehalfOfIssuer>0</OnBehalfOfIssuer>
        <PoolFinancing>0</PoolFinancing>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartI>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartII>
        <TotalProceeds>40000000</TotalProceeds>
        <CapitalizedInterest>505167</CapitalizedInterest>
        <IssuanceCostsFromProceeds>124380</IssuanceCostsFromProceeds>
        <CapitalExpenditures>39875620</CapitalExpenditures>
        <YearOfSubstCompletion>2009</YearOfSubstCompletion>
        <CurrentRefunding>1</CurrentRefunding>
        <AdvanceRefunding>0</AdvanceRefunding>
        <FinalAllocationMade>1</FinalAllocationMade>
        <AdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind>1</AdequateBooksAndRecdsMaintaind>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartIII>
        <OwningBondFinancedProperty>0</OwningBondFinancedProperty>
        <AnyLeaseArrangements>0</AnyLeaseArrangements>
        <MngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty>0</MngmentCntrctBondFinancdPrprty>
        <AnyResearchAgreements>0</AnyResearchAgreements>
        <BondCounselRoutinelyEngaged>1</BondCounselRoutinelyEngaged>
        <PrcntgePrvtBusinessUseByOthers>0.00000</PrcntgePrvtBusinessUseByOthers>
        <PercentageOfPrvtBusinessReUBI>0.00000</PercentageOfPrvtBusinessReUBI>
        <TotalPrivateBusinessUse>0.00000</TotalPrivateBusinessUse>
        <PostIssuanceComplianceProcdrs>1</PostIssuanceComplianceProcdrs>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartIV>
        <Form8038TFiled>0</Form8038TFiled>
        <VariableRateIssue>0</VariableRateIssue>
        <HedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds>0</HedgeIdentifiedInBooksAndRecds>
        <GrossProceedsInvestedInGIC>0</GrossProceedsInvestedInGIC>
        <GrossProceedsInvested>0</GrossProceedsInvested>
        <ExceptionToRebate>0</ExceptionToRebate>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartIV>
      <Form990ScheduleKPartV>
        <Identifier>SCHEDULE K SUPPLENTAL INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE PURPOSE OF THE BOND ISSUES IS FOR SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 2.3 MILES OF NEW 115KV POWER LINES AND SWITCHING STATIONS IN YAZZO CITY, MS AND 2.8 MILES OF NEW 115KV POWER LINES AND SWITCHING STATIONS IN ADAMS COUNTY, MS. BOND PROCEEDS HAVE ALSO BEEN USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION AND/OR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIXED IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH OF THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: 1. HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION LOCATED AT 7037 US HWY 49, HATTIESBURG, MS 2. FIELD OPERATIONS CENTER LOCATED AT 3492 HWY 42, HATTIESBURG, MS 3. PLANT MORROW FACILITIES, BUILDING AND OFFICE RENOVATION LOCATED AT 304 OLD OKAHOLA ROAD, PURVIS, MS</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleKPartV>
    </IRS990ScheduleK>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION CONSISTS OF 2 DIRECTORS FROM EACH OF THE 11 MEMBER NONPROFIT DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES THAT OWN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER FOR A TOTAL OF 22 DIRECTORS. ONE OF 2 DIRECTORS SERVING ON SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE MEMBER COOPERATIVE AND THE OTHER IS A DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MEMBER COOPERATIVE. THUS THE GENERAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR FROM EACH MEMBER COOPERATIVE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER WHILE SERVING AS DIRECTORS FOR SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</Identifier>
        <Explanation>REFERENCE EXPLANATION FOR PART VI, QUESTION 6, AND PART VI QUESTION 15 IN SCHEDULE O.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</Identifier>
        <Explanation>REFERENCE EXPLANATION FOR PART VI, QUESTION 6, AND PART VI QUESTION 15 IN SCHEDULE O.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>A COPY OF THE 2010 FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION, THE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION AND FILING OF THE RETURN.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ENFORCEMENT - DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY COMPLETE, AND SIGN, A QUESTIONNAIRE RELATIVE TO INDEPENDENCE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, ETC.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A SALARY SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN 2010 BY AN INDEPENDENT ENTITY. FIVE SIMILARLY SIZED GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES WERE SURVEYED. THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS WERE SURVEYED: GENERAL MANAGER/CEO, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF OF TRANSMISSION, AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS PROVIDED THE SALARY SURVEY RESULTS. THE BOARD DETERMINES THE SALARY FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO. THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO UTILIZED THE SURVEY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ADVISES THE BOARD OF AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY INCREASE AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MINUTES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>RECEPTIONISTS AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. A FORM IS UTILIZED FOR PARTIES REQUESTING A COPY OF THE FORM 990. THIS FORM ADVISES REQUESTING PARTIES THAT PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON RECEIPT OF COPYING FEES (ALSO SPECIFIED IN THE REQUEST FORM). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PROCESSED IS UNCHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>BOND PURPOSE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE A, COLUMN (F)</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PURPOSE OF THE BOND ISSUES IS FOR SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ELECTRIC POWER ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 2.3 MILES OF NEW 115KV POWER LINES AND SWITCHING STATIONS IN YAZOO CITY, MS AND 2.8 MILES OF NEW 115KV POWER LINES AND SWITCHING STATIONS IN ADAMS COUNTY, MS. BOND PROCEEDS HAVE ALSO BEEN USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION AND/OR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIXED IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH OF THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: 1. HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION LOCATED AT 7037 US HWY 49, HATTIESBURG, MS 2. FIELD OPERATIONS CENTER LOCATED AT 3492 HWY 42, HATTIESBURG, MS 3. PLANT MORROW FACILITIES, BUILDING AND OFFICE RENOVATION LOCATED AT 304 OLD OKAHOLA ROAD, PURVIS, MS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>