River Valley Youth Bound for the Nation’s Capital
By: Emily Staton Three students have been named 2024 Youth Tour delegates on behalf of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative. These students will represent the River Valley in Washington D.C. through an all-expenses-paid prestigious opportunity, running from June 15-21, 2024, which is not only a trip of a lifetime, but also a significant step towards nurturing […]
The Power Behind Your Power
By: Anne Prince, NRECA You’ve likely noticed AVECC’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough––but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. This month, as we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April […]
AVECC Lobbies Closing for Eclipse
All AVECC and WAVE lobbies will be closed on April 8 for the 2024 Solar Eclipse, affecting most of the AVECC service territory.
Be Prepared for Spring Storms
Click to Report an Outage (Ozark, Ar) Spring can bring quite an array of weather-related dangers to the United States. Help your family stay safe this spring by learning key safety steps and making preparations. “What you learn now can be a lifesaver later,” says Erin Hollinshead, executive director of the Energy Education Council and its […]
Shaping Our Energy Future Through Innovation
By Anne Prince The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of […]
Spring Salads | The Co-op Cookin’ Show
Join Barbara and Emily, the multimedia team at Arkansas Valley Electric, as they put together delicious spring salads. The recipes were each from Arkansas Living Magazines. The Co-op Cookin' Show's mission is to honor our rural roots, spotlight recipes published in Arkansas Living Magazine through the decades, and introduce the co-op family to you as […]
Arkansas Living Features Ozark in Latest “Worth the Drive” Article
By: Jack Schnedler City highlights include a museum, a monument and indoor mini golf Unlike most small Arkansas communities, Ozark has substantially increased its population in the last half-century — a rise of more than a third since 1970, to 3,542 in the latest census. That notable growth by the headquarters city of Arkansas Valley […]
What do squirrels, birds, and snakes all have in common?
Besides being cute, fun to watch, or just plain slithery, animals can disrupt power. Although we do all we can to prevent animal interference by using equipment guards, anti-roosting devices, or other animal-friendly deterrents, sometimes our efforts are no match for persistent and curious critters who use overhead power lines as a superhighway or substations […]
Run for the Fallen 2024
Run for the Fallen 2024 On March 15-17, 2024, in an apolitical reflection of remembrance, a team of runners will embark on a 155 mile run to honor Arkansas service members who have died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001. The run begins in Ozark, AR, and ends in Little Rock, AR. Each […]
Women In Power
by: Barbara Jenkins Before electricity, women were bound to their homes, not by choice, but by necessity to survive. Cooking consisted of leaning over a hearth or brick fireplace. Laundry dried out on a line, and dishes were washed out of a barrel of well water. Children learned by candlelight. Women helped their families with […]
Audreia Qualls | Employee Spotlight
Audreia Qualls Member Services Representative | 3 Years "As an MSR, I am often the first person members speak to when they call into the cooperative. I answer phone calls, work in the lobby, help with the mail, and create service orders, all depending on the current work schedule. I get to answer many questions, […]
Apply Today: AVECC’s $2,500 Senior Scholarship
The spring semester is well underway, and high school seniors are already dreaming of caps, gowns, and a future beyond their classrooms. Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) is excited to announce that the Senior Scholarship is now accepting applications. AVECC welcomes high school seniors whose parents or guardians are AVECC members to apply for two […]