AVECC Honors Veterans Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed on November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12th.
Kenneth Wilbanks – Employee Spotlight
Kenneth WilbanksStaking Superintendent | 28 Years"As a staker, we are often the first line of people to go out and talk to our members. We help map out where and how lines will be built from existing lines to the member's new home. I have a unique perspective because I served the cooperative as a […]
Austin Stockdale – Power Player of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect proudly present the #PowerPlayer of the week: Austin Stockdale, a senior at Lavaca High School. Austin plays as an offensive and defensive lineman for the Golden Arrows, bringing leadership, energy, and commitment to his team. Having been part of the Golden Arrow family since kindergarten, Austin's dedication to […]
Donation Drive: North Carolina Hurricane Relief
AVECC is hosting a community supply drive for the west North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene. AVECC is partnering with Surry-Yakin Electric Membership Cooperative (SYEMC) in Dobson, North Carolina. AVECC will ship the donated supplies to SYEMC, which will then deliver them directly to rural electric members in need. Affected cooperative members are not […]
Michael Taylor – Power Player of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and proudly present the #PowerPlayer of the week: Michael Taylor, a senior quarterback at Alma High School. Reflecting on his experience this year, Michael shares, "It's been bumpy, but we have a good team this year. We've put together a solid game plan for this week and are looking forward to executing […]
Celebrating Service Awards
We are proud to recognize and celebrate our team members who've reached brag worthy milestones this year. Check out the awesome crew we celebrated this year!(pictured left to right)5 years Joni Brooks, Cheyenne Mainard, Michael Lloyd, Alex Dickerson, Evan Franklin, Jayden McClellan, Bryan Hann, Brett Hutchison, Trey Williams(Not Pictured: Katie Yell, Tyler Robertson) 10 years […]
Cole Bailey -Power Player of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect proudly present the Power Player of the week: Cole Bailey, a senior at Waldron High School. As both a safety and running-back, Cole embodies the spirit of his team and community with his dedication and pride for the Bulldogs. "I bleed Orange. It feels like I not only play for myself but for the […]
Dylan Todd – Student Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect proudly present the Power Player of the week: Dylan Todd, a senior at Booneville High School. As both a running back and outside linebacker, Dylan has proven to be an incredible asset and inspirational leader for the Bearcats. Dylan and his team have delivered an undefeated season thus far. Reflecting […]
AECC Adding Capacity at Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generating Station
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is expanding its Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generation Station near Ozark. This project is part of AECC’s strategy to address wholesale generation needs. The $93 million capital investment project includes adding two natural gas generating units at the Fitzhugh station, which will increase capability by 100 megawatts (MW) – bringing the […]
Golfing for Good: $20,000 Donation to ACH
AVECC proudly hosted our 4th annual golf tournament supporting Arkansas Children's Foundation. The tournament was held in July at the River Valley Golf Course in Dyer, AR. It brought together 34 teams and over 50 sponsors, raising $20,000 to donate to the foundation. Over the past four years, the annual tournament has enabled AVECC to […]
Forester, Arkansas – The Extinct Town
Have you ever heard of this extinct town in Scott, County? Forester was a sawmill town established by the Caddo River Lumber Company in 1930. It is located southeast of Waldron, Arkansas, and was named after Waldron businessman Charles A. Forrester. The mill was said to be the largest and most productive mill in Arkansas. […]
Keep it Cooperative
Keep it Cooperative Money. Food. Housing. Electricity. Broadband. Big corporations may dominate the headlines when it comes to providing services, but a locally grown business model is steadily helping people connect with each of these basic needs: cooperatives. Such businesses, including Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) are highlighted each October as part of Cooperative Month. […]