Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. President/CEO Vernon "Buddy" Hasten joined Toby Howell of @newsradio1029 this morning to discuss the future of energy in Arkansas and how the electric cooperatives are working to keep your power

Today, the Arkansas Rural Advocacy Working Group met with Arkansas House of Representatives Brian S. Evans Brian Evans at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offices in Little Rock. Speaker Evans shared his perspective on the unique challenges in rural Arkansas and discussed

The electric cooperatives in Arkansas are looking for outstanding students to join the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid, weeklong leadership experience in our nation’s capital from June 13-19. Apply on your local co-op's website today to make

Our mission is to provide reliable, affordable and responsible power to every corner of Arkansas. And we’re expanding to deliver fiber for a more connected world. It’s your local, hometown cooperative way, because we’re better connected, together. aecc.com

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas legislative guide app puts the power to connect in Arkansan’s pockets. This free, easy-to-use app provides: ✅ Detailed profiles of state and federal officials; ✅ Tools to keep notes on bills and committees; ✅ Interactive content links;

Water and electrical fires don't mix. Use a fire extinguisher and never use water on an electrical fire. Water is a natural conductor of electricity, meaning it can result in electrocution or enable the fire to spread. Learn more at: ready.gov/home-fires. via @readygov

Clark County is the first county in Arkansas to earn industrial site development-ready certifications from both the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Entergy Arkansas, including: • ONSite certification (Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas) • Competitive Communities Initiative

Using energy resources such as natural gas, coal and hydropower, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas provide dependable baseload energy 24/7/365 — and we've added wind and solar resources to our portfolio to provide low-cost energy. Dig deeper at aecc.com/balance-of-pow….

Act 676 and rising electric rates may be complex subjects, but Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. President/CEO Vernon "Buddy" Hasten explains with his trademark clarity. Read Buddy’s latest column at arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/the-book….

Spring cleaning wouldn’t be complete without putting away misplaced extension cords, dusting hard-to-reach surfaces and scrubbing neglected nooks and crannies like the exhaust hood in your kitchen.

🐝 We’re BUZZing with excitement! 🐝 It's time for the 2026 Arkansas State Spelling Bee sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. ⚡ Join us March 7 at 10 a.m. at the Vines Center in Little Rock to see which spelling superstar will BEE crowned champion. This year,

Never plug more than one high-wattage electronic into a single outlet. An overloaded outlet is a fire hazard. Stay safe!

Today is Employee Appreciation Day, and we are taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people behind the power. We celebrate the dedicated team at Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. From the front lines to behind the scenes,

Our mission is to provide reliable, affordable and responsible power to every corner of Arkansas. And we’re expanding to deliver fiber for a more connected world. It’s your local, hometown cooperative way, because we’re better connected, together. aecc.com

🐝 The Arkansas State Spelling Bee sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas is underway at the Arkansas 4-H Vines Center in Little Rock as 56 students compete to be the spelling champion.

Did you know women have been part of the electric industry since its earliest days? This National Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who keep the lights on and continue to break barriers in energy, technology and innovation.

Karthik Dalai of Sebastian County is the champion of the 2026 Arkansas State Spelling Bee sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. The 11-year-old East Hills Middle School student is the son of Venkata Dalai and Phani Kampella of Fort Smith. He competed against 55