Matt O’Bar – Student Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is Matt O’Bar. Matt is a senior and center/right guard for the Booneville Bearcats. As a key player on the offensive line, Matt has been instrumental in helping gain the yardage the Bearcats need to win. Matt shared his deep appreciation for the support he and his […]
Employee Spotlight- Alex Dickerson
“My focus is solar power. If a member decides to get solar, they will contact AVECC. I will approve everything and ensure the solar company is doing this right before we allow the member’s solar power to be installed. I also work with our other engineer, Samantha, in substation maintenance and upgrades. We do monthly […]
Nominate a Teacher Today!
Arkansas Valley Electric’s annual $2,500 Teacher Appreciation Award is now open. Our Cooperative values education and recognizes the importance of dedicated teachers. We want to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication to living out the mission of “Changing the Communities We Serve.” Any public education K-12 teacher working in the Arkansas Valley Electric […]
Understanding Benefits of the Smart Grid
By: Lonnie Turner with Barbara Jenkins On occasion, an invention changes the course of history. Fire, the wheel, the automobile and even electricity have propelled society forward, giving the green light for even more innovative investments for the betterment of the world. Fire replaced darkness, the wheel replaced walking, the automobile opened the roadways, and […]
Birds on a wire: Don’t shoot power lines
For many hunters, September is an exciting month, as it means the start of their season with the opening of dove hunting. It’s also a good time to urge hunters to take precautions and be aware of potential electrical hazards while hunting. Doves often perch on power lines, making enticing targets for hunters. The risks […]
Cajun Cookin’ with Clay – The Co-op Cookin’ Show
In the mood for a warm and savory meal to feed your whole family this fall? Join Barbara, Emily, and special guest star Clay Crowley, as they travel to Waldron and prepare Clay's famous jambalaya! Clay's Jambalaya 3 lbs of andouille sausage (Cut in 1/4 slices) 3 lbs of pork shoulder or boston butt (cubed) […]
Wave Rural Connect Announces Town Halls in Franklin and Logan Counties to Discuss Fiber Project
Wave Rural Connect received funding from ARConnect for a fiber-to-the-home project in Franklin and Logan counties and will host a town hall to discuss: Project Area Estimated Construction Dates Pricing Options WAVE will be serving hotdogs and giving away free swag to attendees. Town Halls will be in the following places: SOUTH LOGAN COUNTY TOWN […]
AVECC Celebrates Labor Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, September 4th, in celebration of Labor Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5th.
For Farmers, By Farmers
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative was created by farmers for farmers in the 1930s. The traditions of those farming communities live on each year at county fairs, where rural people gather in one place to showcase their gardens, baked goods, artwork, and livestock. In honor of those traditions, AVECC donated a custom t-shirt to each 4-H […]
Taylor Yates – Plugging In Potential
Taylor Yates | Accounting Intern #PluggingInPotential #InternSpotlight Taylor is a recent graduate of Ozark High School and an incoming freshman at the University of the Ozarks, where he plans to double major in Finance and Accounting. Taylor attended Washington Youth Tour last summer as one of three juniors representing Arkansas Valley Electric and was awarded […]
Back to School!
As you aim for academic excellence, we'll provide the energy you need to keep going. Here's to a successful school year!📔
Cody Dickens – Plugging In Potential
#PluggingInPotential #InternSpotlight As a Cedarville native, Cody has just completed his lineman internship at Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative's Van Buren District. This internship has enabled Cody to work part-time as AVECC sponsored him to study High Voltage Lineman Technology at Arkansas State University – Newport. “I had considered being a lineman in high school. I […]