Announcements by the Coop
Craighead Electric Cooperative is beginning a major infrastructure project in Trumann to improve electric reliability and prepare the community for future broadband and telecommunications services.The project, which begins in late…
Jonesboro, AR — Aug. 18, 2025 —Empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric, is proud to announce the appointment of Adrian Flye as Chief Broadband Officer. Flye lives in Jonesboro with his wife, Elizabeth,…
Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation Board President Terry Rorex announced today that Justin Etter of Jonesboro has been named as the forthcoming CEO of Craighead Electric. Etter has been promoted immediately…
Jonesboro, AR. — Jan. 2, 2025 — As a cold front brings below-average temperatures to Northeast Arkansas, Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation (CECC) is ramping up its preparations and encouraging members to…
Following the departure of Jeremiah Sloan, Mel Coleman has been appointed as Interim CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative, and of empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric.The following statement was released by…
Bill Elliott and Bobby Wade from Craighead Electric Cooperative recently received the Director Gold Credential certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).An ever-changing business environment has imposed new…
Craighead Electric Cooperative Cooperation has purchased 5.2 acres of land located at 4500 S. Stadium Boulevard in Jonesboro.
Craighead Electric Cooperative is returning $1.4 million to its members this year and you can claim your check at one of the three events in June.
While the average residential electric bill will increase by about $14.13, from $112.45 to $126.58, the new rates will still compare favorably to other rural utilities in Arkansas and across the nation. The new rates will affect each member differently. Here are some ways to minimize the impact of the proposed rates.
CECC will submit a rate adjustment request to the Arkansas Public Service Commission in July. If approved, it will go into effect with usage beginning Oct. 1, 2022, and reflect a 9.3% average increase across all rate classes — residential, commercial, and lighting, including an increase in the service availability charge.