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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 […]

MLEC helps neighboring electric cooperative restore power following storm (May 30, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis lineworkers assisted Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation on May 27, after their service area experienced storm damage. Those who responded to the area are pictured from left to right: Lewis County Journey Lineworker Chris (Chopper) Carroll, Houston County Lead Lineworker Nick […]

Steve Skelton Celebrated for 25 Years of Service (May 28, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis celebrated the retirement of Engineer Technician Steve Skelton on May 10. Skelton resides in Lewis County and served several communities during his 25-year tenure. His team members honored him with a farewell party where he received an engraved cutting board and […]

More than 180 Stories Submitted, 14 Receive Scholarships. (May 13, 2024) — Houston County High School Junior Charlsie Strech is the five-county winner in Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s annual writing contest. She will receive a $1000 scholarship from MLEC, the Larry Stringer Memorial Scholarship for $2000 and could win additional funding through the Tennessee Electric […]

Gary Cunningham Celebrated for 16 Years of Service (May 10, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative celebrated the retirement of Hickman County Material Handler Gary Cunningham on April 30. He worked at the co-op for 16 years and filled many roles during his employment. His team members honored him with a personalized print and photo […]

Outage numbers are getting lower. (May 9, 2024– Centerville, TN) — MLEC crews have made significant progress on outages today and anticipate all members to have power by late tonight. Less than 500 remain without electricity in Hickman County and a few isolated cases need repair in Perry County. In Hickman County, the majority of […]

MLEC shares outage restoration update. (May 9, 2024) — Hickman and Perry counties were the hardest hit Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative served areas during storms overnight. Approximately 1700 remain without power in those two counties. Crews have been in action since the early morning and continue to assess damage. With many roads blocked with trees, […]

Young Leaders Learn about State Government during Co-op Event. (April 12, 2024– Nashville, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s commitment to local students continued by sponsoring two high school juniors to attend the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit. Perry County High School junior Ellie Ulmer and Lewis County High School junior Jaxon […]