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Emersyn Akers - 2023 Christmas Card Winner
Congratulations to the 2023 Christmas Card Contest winner, Emersyn Akers, a 4th grader at Ozark School District.Emersyn drew a "Willie Wiredhand town with infinite free hot cocoa and gingerbread men" since hot cocoa is her favorite part of the s...
Congratulations to the 2023 Christmas Card Contest winner, Emersyn Akers, a...
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AVECC Celebrates Christmas
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, December 25th, and Tuesday, December 26th, in celebration of Christmas.Offices will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, December 27th.
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, December 25th,...
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Think “Smart” This Holiday Season and Save Money Year-Round
This holiday season, think “smart” and consider giving a loved one (or yourself) a gift that keeps on giving. Many smart devices reduce home energy use, which can put a little more jingle in your pocket.Consider these five energy-saving smart...
This holiday season, think “smart” and consider giving a loved...
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Teacher Appreciation Award Winners
Cheryl Ivey | Paris School District $2,500 Award WinnerGifted & Talented Teacher | 27 YearsCheryl Ivey's passion is s promoting creativity, critical thinking and lifetime skills in her STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) classes in...
Cheryl Ivey | Paris School District $2,500 Award WinnerGifted & Ta...
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Karen Stovall | Employee of the Year
Karen StovallMember Services Representative Team Leader | 5 YearsIf you have called the AVECC office, you have most likely talked to Member Services Representative Lead Karen Stovall, who was named the 2023 Employee of the Year by AVECC employees.Karen st...
Karen StovallMember Services Representative Team Leader | 5 YearsIf you hav...
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Cajun Comfort with Samantha | The Co-op Cookin' Show
Prepare your taste buds for the irresistible flavors of Cajun cuisine, guided by our very own New Orleanian, Samantha Renard. As a talented System Engineer at Arkansas Valley Electric, Samantha is renowned for her exceptional culinary skills, and this wee...
Prepare your taste buds for the irresistible flavors of Cajun cuisine, guid...
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Pocola Schools Takes a Stand for Sustainability with 7 New Electric Buses
by Emily StatonAfter receiving a government grant covering the bus cost and charging infrastructure, Pocola Public Schools recently introduced a fleet of seven electric school buses to their transportation department. Herby Anderson, the Transportati...
by Emily StatonAfter receiving a government grant covering the bus cost and...
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AVECC Celebrates Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Arkansas Valley Electric! All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Offices will resume regular business hours...
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Arkansas Valley Electric! All...
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U.S. Department of Energy Selects AVECC for $18 million in Federal Funding to Increase Power Grid Resilience and Reliability Across the River Valley
OZARK, ARKANSAS – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently selected Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) to receive $18 million to enhance the U.S. power grid's ability to deliver affordable, clean energy to American comm...
OZARK, ARKANSAS – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently select...
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Lonnie's Jeeps
By: Barbara JenkinsPhotos: Sheila Yount The first Jeep motor Lonnie Turner ever purchased was on a whim. A friend contacted him and asked if he wanted to buy the motor at an auction. “My friend asked if I wanted one, and they were priced r...
By: Barbara JenkinsPhotos: Sheila Yount The first Jeep motor Lonnie Tu...
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AVECC'S 2023 Fall Photo Contest
Submit your fall photos of our beautiful River Valley for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Contest Guidelines & Entry 1. Enter by emailing photos to media@avecc.com 2. MUST Include: name, address, caption of photo, and account #&nb...
Submit your fall photos of our beautiful River Valley for a chance to win a...
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Give Safety A Shot When Preparing For Hunting
Hunters have their sights on wild game when preparing for hunting season. A few moments devoted to safety can help prevent an accident with utility equipment. Safe Electricity urges hunters to take precautions and be aware of potential electrical ha...
Hunters have their sights on wild game when preparing for hunting season. A...
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