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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 MonthsMinimum Required Credit Hours:...
POWER your future by applying for the 2025 AVECC Lineman Scholarship! ...
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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 &ldqu...
BY MITCH ROSS As you might imagine, my profession in the energy-effici...
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The Power of Fiber: Small town Scranton Arkansas Feels Impact of Broadband
by: Barbara JenkinsThe 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...
by: Barbara JenkinsThe digital divide is one step closer to being bridged a...
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March Mania Bracket Challenge
This contest is for Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Members and Wave Rural Connect Customers only.GET IN THE GAMEEnter our FREE March Mania bracket contest!DON’T MISS OUT—SIGN UP BY MARCH 20 AND JOIN THE MADNESS!Get ready to shoot for gre...
This contest is for Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Members and Wave R...
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The Quest for The Next Greatest Thing: Mike Sprayberry
by Emily Reames, AVECC MediaIn 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 alway...
by Emily Reames, AVECC MediaIn the heart of rural Arkansas, where the foot...
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The Energy Pyramid
BY MITCH ROSSWhen 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 pyr...
BY MITCH ROSSWhen I was in school, we were taught the food pyramid as a way...
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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 diff...
The Bylaws of Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative require the Board of Dir...
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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...
John Mobley | 5 Years Fiber Technician "I'm a Fiber Tech...
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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 generat...
Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy duri...
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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. Eq...
When ice and heavy snow bring down limbs and power lines, safety is a consi...
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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.
All Arkansas Valley Electric and Wave Rural Connect offices will be closed...
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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 f...
Witt Family by Barbara Jenkins, AVECC Media For over four decad...
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