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All of Perry County and portions of Hickman and Humphreys Affected (November 30, 2023) — All Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members in Perry County, the Pleasantville area of Hickman County, and Cuba Landing in Humphreys County will experience a power interruption at 11 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Small, connected locations may also be involved. […]

Houston and Humphreys County Vegetation Management Update (November 15, 2023) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s commitment to reliable, affordable and safe electricity continues as vegetation management moves forward in Houston and Humphreys County. Right of way trimming will begin in Humphreys County in December with an estimated completion time of 12 to 18 months. Crews […]

Perry County members join MLEC at Member Night (November 2, 2023) —Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative hosted its 84th annual meeting at the 2023 Perry County Member Night on October 30 at Perry County High School. Perry County Director Tommy Graham welcomed members to start the festivities. John Lee Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance and […]

November 1, 2023) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will conduct power pole inspections in Humphreys County starting November 13. Crews will take about six weeks to evaluate infrastructure and identify any equipment that may need repairs. Power poles located south of Waverly and around New Johnsonville will be targeted: “The process will allow MLEC to […]

(October 26, 2023) —   In ongoing efforts to serve its members more efficiently and reliably, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is upgrading meters across its service area. Work begins the week of November 6 for Houston County. “Like any technology, meter upgrades come along as older equipment becomes unreliable and has less manufacturer support if something […]

(October 23, 2023) —Approximately 70 Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and Connect employees and a board director participated in the 2023 Tennessee Electric Co-op Day of Service by volunteering across MLEC’s five-county service area. A total of 78 hours were spent volunteering on October 19. Employees spent time picking up litter, assisting local civic organizations with […]

(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 […]