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(October 24, 2023) —About 140 people attended Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Lewis County Member Night held October 19. Dr. Jeff Peery, senior MLEC director for Lewis County, called the informational meeting to order at Lewis County High School. Lewis County student Maylee Hadley led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Central Christian Fellowship Pastor Chris […]

October 19, 2023) —More than 300 people attended Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Humphreys County Membership Meeting held October 17. Jessie Wallace (180 votes) was re-elected to the MLEC Board of Directors. Richard S. Welchans (22 votes) was also on the ballot. David Daniel, MLEC director for Humphreys County, called the meeting to order, and […]

October 18, 2023) — About 160 people attended Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Hickman County Membership Meeting held October 16. Dr. Zack Hutchens ran unopposed and was re-elected to the MLEC Board of Directors. Wayne Qualls, senior MLEC director for Hickman County, called the meeting to order, and Dana Dye served as temporary chairman and […]

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 […]