Arkansas State Fair Food – The Co-op Cookin’ Show
Pat’s Kitchen Fair Lemonade Recipe 5-gallon bucket 5-pounds of sugar Water Lemons Directions: Mix water and sugar. Add one cut and lightly squeezed lemon per each 32-ounce glass. Add water/sugar mixture to cup and mix with lemon. Serve Funnel Cake Recipe 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon water ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon […]
Jimmy Moore – One of Over 1 Million Arkansans With Access
On Thursday, September 19th, a broadband event was held at the Arkansas State Capitol to celebrate the milestone achieved by the Electric Cooperatives fiber providers. Electric Cooperatives across Arkansas have delivered high-speed broadband access to over 1 million Arkansans. AVECC member and rancher Jimmy Moore accompanied AVECC to attend the event. Moore Cattle Company is […]
2024 Fair Photo Contest
Step right up and show us your best fair photos! Photos must be taken in Arkansas Valley Electric Territory Photos must be taken in 2024 The submission email must include the Photographer's Name, Service Address, Account Number, and a caption for each photo submitted Please submit photos to media@avecc.com by Friday, September 27th at 11:59 […]
Eli Gilstrap – Student Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect Studnent-Athlete of the Week is Eli Gilstrap, a senior running back and linebacker for the Ozark Hillbillies. Eli has displayed outstanding dedication and defensive performance early in his senior season. He explained, "I have had several good hard runs for loss and tackles." Eli takes his leadership responsibility […]
From Cattle Shows to Capitol Hill
by Emily Reames Josie Wilkins Arkansas FFA President | Lamar, Arkansas Supervised Agriculture Experiences: Beef Production, Poultry Production, Vegetable Production In the quiet town of Lamar, Arkansas, resides a young lady with an extraordinary commitment and enthusiasm for the agricultural community. This young lady is Josie Wilkins—the Lamar homecoming queen, a college freshman, and the […]
Brack Denton – Student Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect Student-Athelete of the Week is Brack Denton, a senior and linebacker for the Clarksville Panthers. Brack's leadership skills have truly shone leading up to this season. As one of the six team captains, he has embraced his role with a newfound intensity. "It's a little bit different than […]
AVECC’s New Lonnie Turner Solar Field Opens in Ozark
On May 16, Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation’s (AVECC) CEO Al Simpson announced the dedication of the Lonnie Turner Solar Field. Turner served as the cooperative’s attorney for 45 years and retired in 2019. “Lonnie served during the largest, quickest-growing period of Arkansas Valley Electric’s history,” shared AVECC Chief Operations Officer Ben Schaffer. Turner represented […]
Submit Your Photos for AVECC’s 2025 Calendar
Attention River Valley Photographers! It's time to showcase your talent and be featured in our 2025 FREE Member Calendar! Submit your finest photos capturing the breathtaking, year-round beauty of the Arkansas Valley Electric Territory. Be sure to read and follow our guidelines closely for a chance to see your work published. Submission guidelines: Photos must […]
Stacie Howe – Employee Spotlight
Stacie HoweHuman Resources Supervisor | 18 Years "In my new role as Human Resources Supervisor, I help employees understand benefits, conduct new hire orientation, complete various required reporting and assist with other tasks or special projects that may arise within the department. My favorite parts of working at AVECC are the family environment/culture, open communication […]
AVECC Celebrates Labor Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd, 2024, in honor of Labor Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.
Intern Spotlight – Eli Matthews
As a Muldrow native and student at Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology, Eli interned at AVECC's Van Buren District this past spring. This opportunity was Eli’s first internship, and he anticipates to graduate with an Associates in Applied Science as a High Voltage Line Technician in 2025. "It was an incredible experience," he shared. […]
Intern Spotlight – Wesley Garrett
As a Poteau native and student at Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology, Wesley interned at AVECC's Pocola District this past spring. He anticipates to graduate with an Associates in Applied Science as a High Voltage Line Technician in 2025.Wesley shared the inspiration that guided his career path, “I have family and friends that are […]