Dorm Room Safety
Sending a child off to college is an exciting time – it can also be unsettling. Parents worry about their child’s new responsibilities, academic success, new friends, and about their child’s safety. Here are some steps parents and guardians can take to make sure the dorm room or apartment of a student is up-to-snuff when […]
Levi Poole – Plugging In Potential
#PluggingInPotential #InternSpotlight Levi Poole from Cedarville, Arkansas, recently completed his lineman internship at Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative's Van Buren District. "I knew I wanted to be a lineman in high school but was offered a full ride to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. I took advantage of that scholarship, earned a General Studies […]
New Ways to Use Electricity
By Anne Prince If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power coupled with decreasing costs are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. A bonus is that use of electric equipment […]
Ryan Morris – Plugging In Potential
Ryan Morris | Engineering Intern #PluggingInPotential #InternSpotlight Ryan is a Sophomore Electrical Engineering Major at Arkansas Tech University and is interning at AVECC's Headquarters in the Engineering Department this summer. Ryan has a special connection to the cooperative as his mom, Jeri Beth Morris, is a member and an AVECC accountant. "I grew up […]
Nathan Gibbons – Plugging In Potential
Nathan Gibbons | Engineering Intern #PluggingInPotential #InternSpotlight Nathan is a Sophomore Electrical Engineering Major at Arkansas Tech University and interning at AVECC's Headquarters in the Engineering Department for the second summer. After graduating college, Nathan hopes to return to his hometown of Ozark and feels that "Arkansas Valley is the perfect fit" for his […]
Emily Staton – Employee Spotlight
Emily Staton Multimedia Assistant | 8 Months "My journey with the cooperative started during my junior year of high school when I represented AVECC on Youth Tour. Since then, I've interned as a member service representative and multimedia intern while pursuing my Business Marketing degree at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. In January, […]
A Generation of Future Leaders
A Generation of Future Leaders by: Emily Staton At Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC), we are optimistic about the future of the River Valley. This year, AVECC has had the privilege of supporting six enthusiastic and passionate young leaders from across the service territory. 2023 AVECC Youth Tour Delegates: Three were Youth Tour delegates […]
Gage Woods – Plugging In Potential
Gage Woods | Lineman Intern As a Spiro native and Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology student, Gage is interning at AVECC's Pocola District this summer. "I decided I wanted to be a lineman as a sophomore in High School," Gage explained. This internship enabled Gage to complete the requirement of his fourth and final […]
Fresh and Flavorful: Sumer Sips and Eats – The Co-op Cookin’ Show
Looking for a couple of easy recipes that make you look like quite the chef? Join Emily and Josh as they whip up a few fresh and flavorful summer sips and eats! Tomato Basil Flatbread Arkansas Living Magazine, July 2022 | Juliana Goodwin Flatbread or piece of naan Chive and onion cream cheese softened 1 […]
Taylor Horn – Plugging In Potential
Taylor Horn | MSR Intern Willie Wiredhand mural, Pocola AVECC office, painted by Taylor Horn As a Junior Elementary Education Major at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Taylor is interning at AVECC's Waldron District in the Member Services Department this summer. Taylor expressed her deep appreciation for the cooperative's " laid-back " […]
Free and Easy Ways to Save Energy
Free and Easy Ways to Save Energy! Spoiler Alert: Your clothes and dishes won't know the difference!
Hunter Edmondson – Plugging In Potential
Hunter Edmondson | Lineman Intern As a graduate of Heavener High School and student at Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology, Hunter is interning at AVECC's Pocola District this summer. When asked what brought him to intern at AVECC, he said, "I just wanted to see what the co-op life was all about." "It […]