Justin Haltom | Student-Athlete of the Week
Justin Haltom is the Westside Rebels' Senior Right Guard and Defensive End player. Justin has played alongside his friends and teammates since the seventh grade. The football season hasn't gone as well as Justin wanted, but he prides his team in their growth and all they have learned together. "I couldn't ask […]
Pinterest Worthy Pumpkin Recipes
With fall in full swing, there's nothing quite like the warm and cozy feeling of baking with pumpkin. Whether it's for a festive gathering or a simple weeknight dinner, we've got you covered with delicious and Pinterest-worthy pumpkin recipes that are sure to impress! Pumpkin Crisp Sourced from: The Novice Chef Ingredients: 1 15-oz. canned pumpkin […]
Brody Koch | Student-Athlete of the Week
Brody Koch, a senior Senior running back and linebacker for the Subiaco Trojans, is leading his team to victories on and off the field this season. Brody scored 42 points last week and had 26 rushes for 169 yards and four touchdowns. He had five receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He […]
Ryan Allen | Student-Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is Ryan Allen. Ryan Allen is a sophomore quarterback and defensive end for the Mountainburg Dragon football team. Ryan has been playing with the senior high team since the end of his freshman year. Ryan views his position as a quarterback as a leadership position both on and […]
$20,000 Fore a Good Cause!
AVECC's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was a resounding success, with a grand total of $20,000 raised for the benefit of Arkansas Children's Hospital. Held in July at the River Valley Golf Course in Dyer, AR, the tournament brought together 30 teams from all across the region to contribute to a worthy cause. Over the past […]
A Brewing Destination: Pridgin Family Brewery
by: Barbara Jenkins David Pridgin and his brother-in-law Heath Spillers started talking up a pipe dream about fifteen years ago. The dream was to open a brewery in their hometown of Scranton, Arkansas. "We started making beer in my Dad's shop. We liked what we were making and started playing around with the idea […]
Employee Spotlight- Todd Barth
TODD BARTHOutside Plant Fiber Designer | 1.5 Years "I started at WAVE in 2020 as a fiber tech and moved to Outside Plant Fiber Designer for AVECC a little over a year and a half ago. My daily tasks consist of designing new fiber routes for members within our territory and designing fiber systems to […]
Keej Vang | Student-Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is sophomore Keej Vang. He has attended Magazine School District his entire academic career and has led the Rattlers' offense all season as a second-year quarterback for the Magazine Rattlers. "It makes me feel good [to wear the Rattler jersey], especially when the community supports me. It […]
Locals Serving Locals – 2023 Poteau BalloonFest
Locals Serving Locals – 2023 Poteau BalloonFest Thursday, October 19 – Saturday, October 21 The Poteau, Oklahoma, Chamber of Commerce's dedication to their community is fully displayed during their annual Poteau BalloonFest. This beloved event has been a fixture in LeFlore County for 16 years, drawing in an impressive 30,000 visitors to the rural community […]
Derek Brown | Student-Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is Derek Brown. Derek is a senior and right tackle/defensive end for the Lavaca Golden Arrows. He has attended Lavaca High School his entire academic career and "couldn't imagine going anywhere else." Derek shared his gratitude for playing this game in front of hometown fans. "I really love […]
Jackson Daily Student-Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect Student-Athlete of the Week is Jackson Daily. Jackson is a senior and quarterback for the Alma Airedales. As a lifelong student at Alma, Jackson takes great pride in representing his school and community on the field. “I remember being younger and looking up to the older football guys,” […]
Waldron Gals – Employee Spotlight
Rachel Langley & Crystal Ridenhour Member Services Representatives | 27 Years (each) Crystal Ridenhour and Rachel Langley have worked together serving cooperative members in the lobby at the Waldron District office for 27 years. After being hired within a few months of one another, Crystal and Rachel are more like sisters than co-workers. Both women were […]