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October 11, 2023) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Houston County Membership Meeting was held October 9. Cass S. Rye (88 votes) was re-elected to the MLEC Board of Directors. Jeffrey S. Wells (4 votes) was also on the ballot. More than 150 people attended. Sam Fussell, senior MLEC director for Houston County, called the […]

(October 4, 2023) — Residents across the Tennessee Valley will see higher energy charges beginning October 1, 2023. For Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members, the increase is a result of changes made by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the cooperative. Compared to last month, the average MLEC residential member will pay 2.40 percent ($3.77) more. […]

(October 4, 2023) — Fifteen $1,000 grants have been awarded to teachers through Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Adopt-A-School Grant. The program is made possible by matching funds from MLEC and its partners at CoBank and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Hickman County: Emily Atkinson (Centerville Elementary School) for STEM projects; Jennifer Cooper (Hickman County High […]

(September 27, 2023) — October is National Cooperative Month, and as a part of the nationwide observance, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative celebrates its commitment to members and the communities it serves. “Playing a vital role in our communities while also providing safe, affordable, reliable power and broadband allows MLEC to be deeply entrenched in the districts we […]

(September 11, 2023) – Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s annual poster contest is underway. To enter, students design a poster using the theme “MLEC Connects: When We Connect, Everything Changes.”  There are two grade divisions: K-2 and 3-5 with prizes in each division in each MLEC-served county. Winners will be notified by mail and recognized at MLEC membership […]

(August 9, 2023) – Applications are due August 31, 2023, 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 to MLEC Member Services by the […]

(July 31, 2023) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative hosts district meetings each October so members can elect representatives to serve on its Board of Directors. Those interested in running must file papers by the July 17th deadline to be considered for a 4-year term. The candidates that qualified are as follows. (No director term expires this year in Lewis […]

Teacher of the Year Winners Recognized for Their Service (July 21, 2023) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative presented the Houston County teachers of the year an award for their accomplishments during in-service on July 17th at Houston County High School. Pictured from left to right are honorees Jennifer Glatz (Erin Elementary School), Stefanie Medders (Houston […]

New Public Access Points Installed in Houston and Lewis Counties (July 13, 2023) – MLConnect has added two new free Wi-Fi hotspots in Houston and Lewis counties. This increases the provider’s public broadband accessibility to 12 locations across the five-county service area. The Houston County hotspot is in Stewart at the Magnolia Community Center at 6335 […]

​MLEC Contributes Funding to City and County Emergency Services (July 11, 2023) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative continues its community support by contributing $2,500 to local organizations in Hickman County. Each year, MLEC Board Directors support non-profits, civic groups or volunteer efforts that directly impact our members. This year, Hickman County Directors Johnnie Ruth Elrod, […]