Sonny Bowman – Employee Spotlight
Sonny Bowman Heavy Machinery Operator | 28 Years "My job, along with other right-of-way crewmen, is to keep the trees cut back and trimmed away from the lines and make sure the rights-of-way remain clear. It's imperative to maintain the rights-of-way because that means trees aren't going to fall on the lines, which helps keep […]
AVECC Honors Memorial Day
All AVECC and Wave Rural Connect Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Introducing the Senior Scholarship Recipients
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) is proud to announce the three recipients of the 2025 AVECC Senior Scholarship. These outstanding students will receive $2,500 to support their educational aspirations beyond high school. The application process includes an online application and an essay titled "How I Plan to Use My Degree to Change My Community." […]
Coffee With The Cooperative – Ozark 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: Franklin County Library in Ozark Date: Wednesday, May 21st Time: 10 a.m.
Penny Baker – Employee Spotlight
Penny Baker Member Services Team Lead | 17 Years "In my role, I manage schedules, approve time, and support my team of Member Service Representatives. I am involved with complex inquiries and escalated calls, assisting with billing and service orders, and coordinating extensively with other departments like engineering and operations to ensure our members' needs […]
From Backyard Projects to Power Lines
AVECC's 2025 Lineman Scholarship and Internship Recipient Cash Wilson, a homeschooled senior from Alma, has recently been awarded the prestigious 2025 Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) Lineman Scholarship and Internship. This award will provide him with a comprehensive scholarship to ASU-Newport and a paid internship while in school. Cash has always harbored a passion for working outdoors and […]
Preparing for Spring Storms
Sometimes a storm pops up or changes direction without any warning, while other times it is forecast days in advance and follows its predicted course. In either case, knowing what to do right before, during and after a storm can help to keep you safe. When stormy winds blow, follow these weather-related reminders from FEMA […]
Wired for Service: AVECC Celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Day
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April […]
Jason Kelly – Employee Spotlight
Jason Kelly Construction Superintendent | 17 Years I've made a significant shift from a 30-year career in linework to managing operations from the office. My days are now spent coordinating with engineering, staking and field crews, ensuring seamless project execution. Effective communication is paramount as I strive to provide our teams with the tools and information they need. During storm events, […]
Introducing the 2025 Youth Tour Delegates
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure Awaits River Valley Juniors All area high school juniors whose parents/guardians are Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) members were eligible to apply. Each applicant attended an in-person interview at the AVECC Headquarters in Ozark for a chance to win this trip of a lifetime, and the competition was high. The […]
2025 Run for the Fallen
This morning marked the start of an inspiring three-day, 155-mile run dedicated to honoring the brave Arkansas service members who have lost their lives in active duty since September 11, 2001. At the beginning of the run, two AVECC linemen, who are veterans themselves, proudly raised an American flag over Commercial Street. AVECC supports this […]
AVECC Grants $3,500 to the Wallace Milton Scholarship
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative is committed to supporting education in the Arkansas River Valley. For more than four decades, AVECC has provided scholarships to the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. This March, AVECC donated $3,500, as part of the University of the Ozarks’ Wallace M. Milton scholarship fund. Milton served as AVECC’s superintendent […]