Vernon “Buddy” Hasten thanks the service for making him an officer and an engineer. Fate and genetics made him sharp, animated and funny. read more >

Along with death, Hurricane Ida brought darkness to millions — a darkness that hit home for Entergy Arkansas, our state’s largest electric utility. read more >

Many of Arkansas’ current infrastructure projects require long-term plans that can be modified as needed, four industry professionals said during the “RechARge Arkansas: Regional Infrastructure Update” webinar. read more >

One of Little Rock's two regional transmission organizations for the electric grid said Monday that, for the first time in its history, it had directed member utilities to implement controlled interruptions of service to prevent widespread and uncontrolled power outages. read more >

As the planet warms and storms, hurricanes, floods and wildfires intensify, backup power systems are an urgent new market in renewable energy. But take a lesson from windy, fiery California: Even if you have solar panels and sunshine, your home or business could stay dark. read more >

J.D. Lowery’s motto is to treat everybody like he’d treat the boss. It keeps him humble and helps in recruiting and retaining businesses in areas served by the state’s electric co-ops. read more >

As cleanup continues after one of the worst hurricanes in Florida Panhandle history, line crews from Entergy Arkansas and the state’s electric cooperatives are helping to restore power after more than 2.3 million customers lost electricity in Florida and Georgia. read more >

Entergy Arkansas and the state's electric power cooperatives are offering a pre-emptive hand as Hurricane Florence bears down on the coast of North Carolina. read more >

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces the launch of AEDC's Competitive Communities Initiative evaluation program. read more >

J.D. Lowery of Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas has been named state director for Arkansas on the board of directors of the Southern Economic Development Council of Atlanta. read more >

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a letter Thursday that the Arkansas Public Service Commission should, “as expeditiously as possible, take whatever steps are necessary to pass the benefit of the corporate tax cut to Arkansas families and businesses in the form of lower utility rates." read more >

With the flick of an oversized dummy electrical switch on Monday, South Arkansas Telephone Co. became the nation's first completely solar-powered telephone company. read more >

Donna Bowers, director of operations for Rock Region Metro, the public transportation system for central Arkansas, has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by Mass Transit trade journal. read more >

J.D. Lowery of Maumelle has been named manager of community and economic development for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Lowery previously served as director of the Arkansas Energy Office. read more >

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have named J.D. Lowery as manager of community and economic development. read more >