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Qualifying Deadline

June 5, 2024

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 […]

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Power Cost Increases in June

June 4, 2024

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 […]

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Cooperation Among Cooperatives

May 30, 2024

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 […]

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MLEC Team Member Retires

May 28, 2024

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 […]

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Pictured from left to right: East Hickman High School junior Caroline Luna, junior Sage Clendenion, MLEC Member Service Representative Carson Woods, and junior Eric Pantoja.

MLEC 2024 Short Story Contest Winners Selected

May 15, 2024

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 […]

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MLEC Team Member Retires

May 10, 2024

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 […]

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MLEC Continues Storm Restoration

May 9, 2024

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 […]

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Strong Storms Cause Power and Broadband Outages

May 9, 2024

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, […]

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MLEC Sends Students to Leadership Summit

April 17, 2024

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 […]

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Right of Way Trimming and Spraying Planned

April 16, 2024

MLEC shares 2024 vegetation management schedule. (APRIL 16, 2024) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is working to keep your lights on and the public safe through its vegetation management program currently underway. This year, three counties will be prioritized in MLEC’s vegetation plan to improve power and broadband reliability. Trimming is underway in Humphreys County […]

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