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Waverly Central High School – October 3 (September 6, 2024– Waverly, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting and the 2024 Humphreys County District Membership Meeting are set for October 3, at Waverly Central High School.  Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Incumbent Andy Porch is the […]

US Representative Meets Hickman County Office and Tours MLConnect Service (August 30, 2024) — MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan discussed the importance of broadband with Congressman Mark Green who toured MLEC’s Hickman County office and learned more about MLConnect’s broadband service on August 30. Also, present were Congressman Green Senior Advisor Steve Allbrooks, State […]

MLEC shares August 30 Deadline (August 6, 2024) — Applications are due August 30, 2024, for Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s Adopt-A-School Grant.  Teachers can apply for one of three $1000 grants in their county to help meet classroom needs or supplement a special project. Kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers or principals should submit an application […]

MLEC begins project to upgrade meters in Perry County (August 5, 2024) — In ongoing efforts to serve its members more efficiently and reliably, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is upgrading meters across its service area. Work in Perry County is expected to begin in mid-August and finish by the end of the year, which also […]

MLEC Contributes Funds to Local Emergency Services (July 30, 2024) — MLEC put Co-op Principle Number 7, Concern for Community, into practice by giving $500 to the Perry County Rescue Squad and Linden Volunteer Fire Department. On behalf of MLEC, Board Director Tommy Graham (left) presented the contribution to Perry County Rescue Squad and EMA […]

MLEC connects Waverly to Fast Charge TN and regional network (June 28, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis has prepared our service area for more electric vehicles as automakers retool their factories to bring more EVs on the roadways in the next decade. MLEC has officially opened two EV fast chargers at its Waverly District office at […]

Student Delegates Gain Knowledge and Skills at Weeklong Trip (June 27, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis’ group has returned home from a successful Washington Youth Tour after seven student delegates and two chaperones spent a full week at the nation’s capital. (Pictured from back left: MLEC Communications Coordinator Benjamin Armstrong, Delegates Charlsie Strech, Jacob Young, Jaxon […]

MLEC Contributes Funds to Local Sports Program (June 13, 2024) — MLEC put Co-op Principle Number 7, Concern for Community, into practice by sponsoring the Three Rivers Clay Commanders with $1,000 for their upcoming state tournament. On behalf of MLEC, Board Directors Andy Porch and David Daniel presented the contribution to the clay shooting team […]

MLEC Board Candidates should file by July 15, 2024 (June 5, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative bylaws require that eligible members wishing to run for the cooperative board of directors file a Declaration of Candidacy and Statement of Qualifications form by close of business day on July 15, 2024. Each position is for a […]

TVA adjusts rates to summer prices and accounts for fuel costs (May 31, 2024) — The price of electricity will be higher in June as the Tennessee Valley Authority moves to summer rates and their fuel adjustment cost increases. Meriwether Lewis members will pay about $7.93 more (a 5 percent increase) compared to May based […]