March Mania Bracket Challenge
This contest is for Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Members and Wave Rural Connect Customers only. GET IN THE GAME Enter our FREE March Mania bracket contest! DON’T MISS OUT—SIGN UP BY MARCH 20 AND JOIN THE MADNESS! Get ready to shoot for greatness in our Pick-It March Mania Challenge! Compete with friends, neighbors, and our […]
The Quest for The Next Greatest Thing: Mike Sprayberry
by Emily Reames, AVECC Media In the heart of rural Arkansas, where the foot of the Ozark Mountains meets the bank of Lee Creek, lives a 78 year old man whose curiosity knows no bounds. Born and raised in Foulk, Michael "Mike" Sprayberry has always looked for the next greatest thing. Mike is an innovator, […]
The Energy Pyramid
BY MITCH ROSS When I was in school, we were taught the food pyramid as a way to conceptualize portions and the variety of foods needed for a healthy diet. While the food pyramid has been replaced with the MyPlate concept, the simple efficacy of using a pyramid to relay priorities has stuck with me. […]
Nominating Committee Selected
The Bylaws of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative require the Board of Directors to appoint a Committee on Nominations at least 120 days before the date of a meeting of the members at which directors are to be elected. The committee is selected from different areas of the Cooperative service area to ensure equitable representation. According […]
John Mobley – Employee Spotlight
John Mobley | 5 Years Fiber Technician "I'm a Fiber Technician at Wave Rural Connect. My job is all about troubleshooting and problem-solving. I focus on maintaining the mainline fiber infrastructure, tracking down the source of outages and working to get our members back online quickly. Whether is troubleshooting specific issues, or working with my […]
Use Your Generator Safely
Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, they can be dangerous if you do not know how to use them properly. Contact a qualified vendor or electrician to help determine the best generator suited to your needs. Before using, read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If you […]
Knowing How to Winter the Storm
When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consideration indoors and out. Make sure you know how to weather the storm. When outside, stay away from downed power lines: A power line need not be sparking or arcing to be energized. Equipment near power lines can also be energized […]
AVECC Honors Presidents’ Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, 2025, in honor of Presidents' Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025.
Where Community Grows: Blossomberry Nursery’s Blooming Success
Witt Family by Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Media For over four decades, Blossomberry Nursery, located north of Clarksville on Hwy 21, has been a unique resource for locals, offering a diverse range of plants for landscaping and the perfect annual front porch ferns. Two years ago, Blossomberry evolved into a plant lover's delight, […]
Plugged In: Youth and Community Engagement
Let us share the love of electricity with your students! Request AVECC's involvement in a project via media@avecc.com. Safety First Making Accident's Disappear – Magic Show Did you know we provide this magic show for FREE to all schools? Contact Magician Scott Davis to schedule a magic show at your school: Email Website High Voltage […]
AVECC Celebrates MLK Jr. Day
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" -Martin Luther King Jr. All Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will resume regular business hours […]