How to Save $$$ in the laundry room
Ah, the joys of having a washer and dryer in your home. There’s no waiting for a machine, no coin slots and no one taking out your wet load if you aren’t right there when the cycle ends. Although it’s cheaper per load and much more convenient to do laundry at home, there’s a somewhat […]
Getting to Know Andrew Hudson
Meet Andrew Hutson, one of the friendly voices behind Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative’s Member Services team. Hear why he calls himself a “jack of all trades,” what “member first” means to him, and learn about life outside the office as he raises a family, grows his cattle herd and enjoys the outdoors. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1276013/episodes/19607981-getting-to-know-andrew-hudson.mp3?download=true […]
AVECC Celebrate Labor Day
All AVECC and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in celebration of Labor Day. Offices will resume to regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
August Storm Outage
An unexpected storm rolled through our service territory this morning, causing widespread damage. Our crews are assessing damage and will continue through the evening. Right now, approximately 45 poles are broken, and 17,000 members are without power. AVECC crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power. We will provide updates as […]
2026 Annual Meeting Report
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation held its annual meeting June 19, at the cooperative’s headquarters in Ozark. Board President John F. Pendergrass called the meeting to order and Greg Sivils gave the invocation. Cooperative attorney Rex Terry read the minutes from the 2025 annual meeting, which were approved as presented. CEO Al Simpson presented the […]
Paying Bills Has Never Been Easier
Life is busy, and Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) understands that providing multiple ways to pay your bills provides the convenience you deserve. Whether you prefer grabbing your phone to log into the mobile app, the simplicity of automatic payments (AutoPay) or the familiarity of mailing a check, AVECC offers a variety of secure […]
Employee Spotlight | Derek Sehorn
Lineman Foreman | 21 Years “I went to work at Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative in 2005, and it has completely changed my life. I worked on a line crew for years before becoming a foreman, and one of the things I enjoy most is that my day always involves something different. Even though it’s the […]
Growing Up With AVECC
By Phoenix Mertin Adeline Caldwell, a recent high school graduate from Ozark, is interning for member services at AVECC in her hometown. “It’s a really good community,” she said. Growing up in Ozark, Adeline’s internship is not the first interaction she has had with AVECC. “Arkansas Valley Electric is something I’ve known about my whole […]
“I SHADOW COOL GUYS”
By Phoenix Mertin Simon Diaz, an intern for AVECC’s IT department at Ozark, enjoys working with people and computers alike. “I love working with computers. It’s always fun. But in IT, it’s a mix of talking to people and helping them resolve issues too,” he said, “which I think is valuable.” Simon is a rising […]
AVECC Awards Scholarships to Outstanding Seniors
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 AVECC Senior Scholarships: Cole Frizzell of Clarksville High School, Jolee Robberson of County Line High School and Brady Perkins of Van Buren High School. Each student will receive $2,500 to support their educational aspirations beyond high school. The highly competitive […]
Employee Spotlight: Nathan Gibbons
“As an electrical engineer at AVECC, my work can involve analyzing electrical system data, assisting with engineering projects, programming field devices like reclosers, regulators and capacitors, supporting substation work and collaborating with different departments. Two days are not ever exactly the same, and every day presents a new opportunity to learn and help improve the […]
AVECC Celebrates the Fourth of July
All AVECC and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in celebration of the Fourth of July. Offices will resume to regular business hours on Monday, July 6, 2026.