Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation

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 " […]

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 […]

Evelyn Leding – Plugging In Potential

Evelyn Leding | MSR Intern As a Sophomore Musical Education Major at Arkansas Tech University, Evelyn is interning at AVECC's Headquarters in the Member Services Department this summer. As an Altus native and Ozark graduate, Evelyn was drawn towards working at the cooperative by her connections and family friends already working at AVECC Headquarters. "Before […]

Aundrae Milam – Plugging In Potential

As a recent County Line High School graduate, Aundrae is interning at Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative's Headquarters as a Lineman. The internship will enable Aundrae to work part-time as AVECC sponsors him to study High Voltage Lineman Technology at Arkansas State University – Newport as part of the annual AVECC Lineman Scholarship.  "This is a […]

Educational Activities for Kids

Enjoy these educational and entertaining activities for kids! With our fun and educational activities, introduce your child to the importance of electrical safety. Designed for kids, these activities are a great way to teach them about the potential dangers of electricity and how to stay safe around it. With engaging graphics and easy-to-understand messaging, your […]

Hartford Zone Opens Monday for Wave Rural Connect

EXCITING NEWS, Hartford members! You will officially be able to sign up for Wave Rural Connect starting Monday!  On Monday, July 10th, you can sign up for WAVE in one of three ways:  1. online https://signup.waveruralconnect.com 2. phone 1 (833) 4WAVERC 3. in-person at a zone open event Hartford Zone Opening Event:  Monday, July 10 […]

Byron Owens – Employee Spotlight

Byron Owens | Fiber-Optic Technician | 2 Years "As a fiber-optic technician, I install and maintain Wave Rural Connect's equipment in each fiber hut and repair the main line fiber across the entire Arkansas Valley Electric power grid. I have an excellent co-worker, John Mobley who works alongside me every day. Our teamwork ensures that our job is done correctly and to […]