U.S. Department of Energy Selects AVECC for $18 million in Federal Funding to Increase Power Grid Resilience and Reliability Across the River Valley
OZARK, ARKANSAS – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently selected Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) to receive $18 million to enhance the U.S. power grid's ability to deliver affordable, clean energy to American communities across the River Valley. The funds will advance the “Beyond AMI to True Grid Intelligence with Distributed Automation” project, […]
Lonnie’s Jeeps
By: Barbara Jenkins Photos: Sheila Yount The first Jeep motor Lonnie Turner ever purchased was on a whim. A friend contacted him and asked if he wanted to buy the motor at an auction. “My friend asked if I wanted one, and they were priced right. So, he got us both one,” shared Lonnie. At […]
AVECC’S 2023 Fall Photo Contest
Submit your fall photos of our beautiful River Valley for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Contest Guidelines & Entry 1. Enter by emailing photos to media@avecc.com 2. MUST Include: name, address, caption of photo, and account # 3. Photos should have been taken during Fall 2022 4. Deadline 5 p.m. Friday November 17, 2023 The winner will […]
Give Safety A Shot When Preparing For Hunting
Hunters have their sights on wild game when preparing for hunting season. A few moments devoted to safety can help prevent an accident with utility equipment. Safe Electricity urges hunters to take precautions and be aware of potential electrical hazards while hunting. Before leaving for a hunting trip, make sure that you have safety items […]
AVECC Honors Veterans Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Friday, November 10th, in honor of Veterans Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 13th.
Justin Haltom | Student-Athlete of the Week
Justin Haltom is the Westside Rebels' Senior Right Guard and Defensive End player. Justin has played alongside his friends and teammates since the seventh grade. The football season hasn't gone as well as Justin wanted, but he prides his team in their growth and all they have learned together. "I couldn't ask […]
Pinterest Worthy Pumpkin Recipes
With fall in full swing, there's nothing quite like the warm and cozy feeling of baking with pumpkin. Whether it's for a festive gathering or a simple weeknight dinner, we've got you covered with delicious and Pinterest-worthy pumpkin recipes that are sure to impress! Pumpkin Crisp Sourced from: The Novice Chef Ingredients: 1 15-oz. canned pumpkin […]
Brody Koch | Student-Athlete of the Week
Brody Koch, a senior Senior running back and linebacker for the Subiaco Trojans, is leading his team to victories on and off the field this season. Brody scored 42 points last week and had 26 rushes for 169 yards and four touchdowns. He had five receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He […]
Ryan Allen | Student-Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is Ryan Allen. Ryan Allen is a sophomore quarterback and defensive end for the Mountainburg Dragon football team. Ryan has been playing with the senior high team since the end of his freshman year. Ryan views his position as a quarterback as a leadership position both on and […]
$20,000 Fore a Good Cause!
AVECC's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was a resounding success, with a grand total of $20,000 raised for the benefit of Arkansas Children's Hospital. Held in July at the River Valley Golf Course in Dyer, AR, the tournament brought together 30 teams from all across the region to contribute to a worthy cause. Over the past […]
A Brewing Destination: Pridgin Family Brewery
by: Barbara Jenkins David Pridgin and his brother-in-law Heath Spillers started talking up a pipe dream about fifteen years ago. The dream was to open a brewery in their hometown of Scranton, Arkansas. "We started making beer in my Dad's shop. We liked what we were making and started playing around with the idea […]
Employee Spotlight- Todd Barth
TODD BARTHOutside Plant Fiber Designer | 1.5 Years "I started at WAVE in 2020 as a fiber tech and moved to Outside Plant Fiber Designer for AVECC a little over a year and a half ago. My daily tasks consist of designing new fiber routes for members within our territory and designing fiber systems to […]