Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation

Women In Power

by: Barbara Jenkins  Before electricity, women were bound to their homes, not by choice, but by necessity to survive. Cooking consisted of leaning over a hearth or brick fireplace. Laundry dried out on a line, and dishes were washed out of a barrel of well water. Children learned by candlelight. Women helped their families with […]

Audreia Qualls | Employee Spotlight

Audreia Qualls Member Services Representative | 3 Years  "As an MSR, I am often the first person members speak to when they call into the cooperative. I answer phone calls, work in the lobby, help with the mail, and create service orders, all depending on the current work schedule. I get to answer many questions, […]

Apply Today: AVECC’s $2,500 Senior Scholarship

The spring semester is well underway, and high school seniors are already dreaming of caps, gowns, and a future beyond their classrooms. Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) is excited to announce that the Senior Scholarship is now accepting applications.  AVECC welcomes high school seniors whose parents or guardians are AVECC members to apply for two […]

Elijah’s Famous Black and White Chili | The Co-op Cookin’ Show

In this episode, Magician Scott Davis and his 11-year-old son Elijah, join Emily in the kitchen to cook up Elijah's award-winning black and white chili recipe!  Scott Davis' electrical safety magic show, Making Accidents Disappear, is an educational and entertaining program that has taught over one million children across Arkansas the importance of electrical safety. […]

Welcome to the AVECC & WAVE March Mania Challenge

CALLING ALL BASKETBALL FANS! Compete against friends and community members in our FREE bracket challenge following the NCAA college basketball post-season games.🏀The top 3 winners receive gift cards…and the last place does too! ***Must be an AVECC member or WAVE customer to compete. Sign Ups are Open Now! 1st Place Prize         $250 […]

Oark Hornets – Student Athletes of the Week

Oark Hornets Destany Fields and Mason Guinnip have been named the #StudentAthletesOfTheWeek by Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect. Destany, a senior guard for the Lady Hornets, has attended Oark since kindergarten and takes great pride in representing her school. She continued, "We just feel like a big family here, and it felt good to show […]

AVECC Celebrates National Engineers Week

During National Engineers Week, we take a moment to appreciate the incredible contributions of our talented engineers at AVECC. These innovative individuals wear many "hats" and embody the spirit of community. We are truly grateful for their hard work, creativity, and passion for making a difference in the River Valley. AVECC's Engineers Chris Howe, Engineering […]

Ready, Set, Winterize!

Since home heating makes up a significant portion of a utility bill, it is a sensible area of focus for energy efficiency improvements and savings. In fact, many of the actions you can take to be more energy efficient can pay for themselves over time. The Energy Education Council has tips to help you make […]

Cedarville Student Athletes of the Week

Cedarville Pirates Lily Morrow and Colton Arnold have been named the #StudentAthletesOfTheWeek by Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect. This week, these remarkable seniors concluded their basketball season with the Pirates, leaving a lasting impact on their team and community. Reflecting on her season, Lily Morrow shared, “I think the highlight of my career was the […]

Mulberry Student Athletes of the Week

Mulberry Yellowjackets, Ashtyn Conley and Jaxson Keeling have been named the #StudentAthletesOfTheWeek by Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect. Ashtyn Conley is a senior player for the Lady Yellowjackets and has attended Mulberry since kindergarten. Reflecting on the current basketball season, Ashtyn shared her pride in the team's achievements and their unity on the […]

Braxton Ketter | Employee Spotlight

Braxton Ketter Outside Plant Fiber Technician | 8 months I am fortunate to work for Arkansas Valley Electric as part of the WAVE fiber project. As a Fiber Technician, I am primarily in the field, covering territory from Clarksville to Spiro and even as far north as Oark. I work with various troubleshooting projects involving […]