$6,000 Available in Teacher Appreciation Awards
Arkansas Valley Electric is now accepting nominations for its annual $2,500 Teacher Appreciation Award. The award recognizes K-12 public school teachers in the Arkansas Valley Electric service area for their dedication to students and the community. Community members can nominate a teacher by filling out an online form by September 12, 2025. The nomination should […]
Magic and Electricity
by Gracie Spinks Magic and electricity are two nouns that play hand in hand at Arkansas Valley Electric. For the past 20 years the co-op has been sponsoring the “Making Accidents Disappear” magic show starring Scott Davis. This magic show urges the importance of being safe around electricity and teaches the children, in an educational […]
Michael Lloyd – Employee Spotlight
Michael LLoyd Pocola Serviceman | 7 Years "I manage service orders throughout the Hackett, Fort Smith and Greenwood areas, handling everything from meter changes and lighting issues to outages and underground problems. I started with the cooperative in 2018 as a dispatcher and eventually moved into the field as a lineman, where I found my […]
Summer Escapes in the River Valley: Where Waterfalls and Swimming Holes Await
by Ruthie Qualls Summers hold a special place in the hearts of River Valley residents. The long, golden days and cooler evenings invite families and friends to step outside and soak in nature’s splendor. Cradled between majestic mountain ranges, the River Valley is a gateway to hidden gems—swimming holes, cascading waterfalls, and trails that lead […]
Powered by Purpose, Rooted in Community: Cooperative Youth Plug Into Leadership Roles this Summer
By: Barbara Jenkins & Emily Reames Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Youth Tour! All area high school juniors whose parents or guardians were AVECC members were eligible to apply for this incredible opportunity. Each finalist attended an in-person interview at the […]
Wired up for *Free* Snowcones
Beat the heat and sweeten your day. We will have FREE Snowcones while supplies last! Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. AVECC Headquarters – Parking Lot 208 South 17th Street, Ozark, AR, 72949
AVECC Member Kennedy Holland Wins Miss Arkansas
AVECC Member Kennedy Holland wins Miss Arkansas! "Being able to travel the state wearing 'Arkansas' across my chest is truly so special. It represents hundreds of thousands of really incredible people who grew up just like I did — in rural Arkansas. There’s something really exceptional about living away from the big cities and under […]
2025 ACH Golf Tournament
We're still buzzing from our 5th Annual Arkansas Children's (ACH) Golf Tournament! In the name of a great cause, 36 fantastic teams of employees, retirees, contractors, and sponsors gathered this past Saturday at the River Valley Golf Course in Dyer, AR. We're thrilled to announce that we raised approximately $17,000! With an expected $15,000 matching […]
Coffee With The Cooperative – Logan County Library
Energize Your Morning with AVECC Join us for a delightful morning of coffee, conversation, and community connections. Free DIY Energy Efficiency Kits – limited supplies Coffee & Donuts Exclusive AVECC Swag Quick & Insightful Energy Efficiency Presentation Location: Logan County Library in Booneville Date: Tuesday, July 15th Time: 10 a.m.
LIHEAP Opens July 15th!
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Supporting Households with Energy Costs Funds Replenish July 15, 2025 The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and operated through local community action agencies, provides crucial payment assistance to eligible individuals and families. This program helps alleviate the financial […]
From Tree to Tradition: Inside Peach Pickin’ Paradise
Birds are chirping, and the sun glistens over the eastern tree line. Families are all around, and kids are running, laughing and excited for the adventure that awaits their day. Rows upon rows of ripe, juicy peaches, ready to be picked. It is a perfect July morning at Peach Pickin' Paradise. Located less than 200 […]
Peyton Raruk – Plugging in Potential
Peyton Raruk | Operations Intern Peyton Raruk interned at AVECC's Pocola District earlier this year. He is a resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and graduated from high school in 2020. Peyton is currently pursuing a certificate in High Voltage Lineman Technology at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, and intends to graduate in the spring of […]