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Maddox Noel - Student Athlete of the Week
This week, Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect Student-Athlete of the Week is Maddox Noel of Lavaca High School. As the Lavaca Golden Arrows enter into conference play at 3-0, this Senior Quarterback shares his excitement for the rest of...
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Helping Others Means Safety First
Good Samaritans are characterized as people who have the desire to help those in need. Knowing how best to help in an emergency situation can make the difference between life and death — for the victim and the Good Samaritan as well.Electricity can...
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Wiley Carroll - Student Athlete of the Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect #StudentAthleteOfTheWeek is Charleston Tiger, Wiley Carroll! Wiley is an outside linebacker and defensive end for the Sr. High Tigers. He played an outstanding game in the Franklin County Feud agai...
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Driving Behind Farm Equipment: Do Your Part
Late summer and early fall are busy times on the farm. Often, farmers and workers have big equipment and implements on the road. Navigating roadways can be dangerous for farm equipment operators and auto drivers who follow behind them.According to the Nat...
Late summer and early fall are busy times on the farm. Often, farmers and w...
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Peyton Martin - Student Athlete Of The Week
Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect Student Athlete Of The Week is Mr. Peyton Martin.Peyton is a born and raised Mansfield Tiger, entering his junior season as a receiver for the Tigers.Peyton shares, “Getting to wear the Tiger Jersey on...
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Increasing Your Brain Power: Fun Energy Facts
Did you know that although Americans account for 4.25 percent of the world’s population, we use at least 17 percent of the world’s energy? Hold the (cell) phone!Fossil fuel sources (coal, petroleum, natural gas) provide the most energy; they &...
Did you know that although Americans account for 4.25 percent of the world&...
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Employee Spotlight - Travis Moore
Travis Moore Construction Foreman | 25 years “I am a Waldron native who has served the Waldron community for 25 years with Arkansas Valley Electric. I’ve worked on the right-of-way crew, as a lineman, and now as a construction forema...
Travis Moore Construction Foreman | 25 years “I am a Waldro...
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Nominate a Local Teacher to Win $2,500!
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation is excited to announce the second annual Teacher Appreciation Scholarship. AVECC believes local teachers across the River Valley are living out the mission, “Changing the communities we serve,”...
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Quick as Lightning, You Could Lose Your Life
Photo by Alan Waggoner, AVECC MemberLightning strikes the United States millions of times each year, and every strike is a potential killer. To keep your family safe, it is important to know what actions to take during a thunderstorm. There are many myths...
Photo by Alan Waggoner, AVECC MemberLightning strikes the United States mil...
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AVECC Celebrates Labor Day
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022, in honor of Labor Day. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
All Arkansas Valley Electric offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 20...
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Employee Spotlight - Tony Wilson
Tony WilsonCommunications Coordinator | 16 1/2 years"I manage personnel in the call center, Ozark lobby, some back-end billing functionality and energy auditors. I have a great team of dedicated individuals who help our members connect, disconnect or...
Tony WilsonCommunications Coordinator | 16 1/2 years"I manage personne...
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Understanding Solar Power in Rural Arkansas
By: Emily Staton, Multimedia Intern with Alex Dickerson, AVECC Planning Engineer, and Chris Howe, AVECC Manager of EngineeringBefore investing in the switch to solar power, it is imperative for any homeowner to understand the process, costs, and social im...
By: Emily Staton, Multimedia Intern with Alex Dickerson, AVECC Planning Eng...
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