NAEC accepting Youth Tour applications for 2025 D.C. trip
Photo/Submitted Arkansas Youth Tour delegates visit the U.S. Capitol on the 2024 trip to Washington, D.C.
NAEC dedicates new substation at Norfork
Submitted by NAEC North Arkansas Electric Cooperative dedicated its new Galatia Substation and transmission line in the Norfork area Jan. 20. The substation is energized and now serving 750 member accounts on 85 miles of distribution line that previously were served by the Norfork Substation. “NAEC strives to deliver reliable, affordable and responsible electricity to our members,” CEO Mel Coleman said. “With the Norfork, Culp and Lone Rock areas having grown in…
Possible Tornado damages homes in Sharp and Izard County
Home on Strawberry Valley Road Home damaged on Strawberry Valley Road Destroyed home on Jack's Schoolhouse Road at Evening Shade Destroyed home on Jack's Schoolhouse Road at Evening Shade A mobile home near Evening Shade pushed off its foundation, notice porch in front. Flooding near damaged homes Downed trees near Strawberry Valley Road near Evening Shade NAEC equipment working to restore power March 7. The Stan and Jessica Goodman arena on Ridge…
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to sponsor State Spelling Bee
For the third year, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will sponsor the Arkansas State Spelling Bee. The event will be held on Saturday, March 5 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. Due to adherence to current pandemic protocols, it will be closed to the public. Approximately 61,500 students from 393 schools in 56 counties across Arkansas have participated in local and county contests leading up to the March State Spelling…
NAEC accepting applications for Youth Tour Scholarship Program
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and its scholarship program. Both applications are available at naeci.com and through high school counselors. High school juniors may apply for the Youth Tour. NAEC will send up to five teenagers on the all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 17-23. Winners will explore historic monuments and museums, visit with U.S. senators and representatives and meet students from across…
