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 […]
2025 AVECC Lineman Scholarship
POWER your future by applying for the 2025 AVECC Lineman Scholarship! Receive your Undergraduate Certificate in High Voltage Lineman Technology through Arkansas State University – Newport. Program Length: 10 Months Minimum Required Credit Hours: 42 Apply Here
Prioritizing Home Energy Savings
BY MITCH ROSS As you might imagine, my profession in the energy-efficiency field gives me extra authority as I strive to do what any good stereotypical dad does — go around the house telling my family to “Turn off lights!” and “Leave the thermostat alone!” and “Shut the doors!” I use these dad-like refrains […]
The Power of Fiber: Small town Scranton Arkansas Feels Impact of Broadband
by: Barbara Jenkins The digital divide is one step closer to being bridged across the Arkansas River Valley, and for the residents of Scranton, fiber internet is more than a promise— it is a reality. In March 2024, Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative’s fiber subsidiary, Wave Rural Connect, became available for Scranton citizens as part […]
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, […]