https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/part-four-power-and-the-planet/
[…] things, permanently cease combustion of coal at two coal plants co-owned by Entergy and AECC. White Bluff Steam Electric Station in Redfield and Independence Steam Electric Station near Newark have announced retirement dates of 2028 and 2030, respectively. In this settlement, Entergy also agreed to reduce certain emissions at these plants and develop 800 […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/recipe/trio-of-hummus-basic-pesto-and-romesco/
[…] smooth. Add more olive oil, if needed. For the Pesto: Before serving basic hummus, after it has been divided, stir in another ¼ teaspoon of cumin. Make hummus at least 2 hours in advance. It can be made the day before but needs to be refrigerated. Serve with pita chips and bread, carrots and cucumbers.
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/udder-fun/
[…] go to Lowe’s — everyone knows him at Lowe’s.” In addition to the Arkansas Goat Festival, a bounty of autumn activities awaits. There’s Parker Homestead’s Fall Festival near Harrisburg . There’s the King Biscuit Blues Festival. For a lengthy list of October happenings — including the Arkansas State Fair, sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/mothers-day-challenge/
[…] Cooperatives of Arkansas also hosted the Arkansas State Spelling Bee and got to know Zeeshan Anower, who will represent the state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C., this month. We wish him good luck! We also hosted the Arkansas 4-H SeaPerch Challenge this year, and we wish winning teams good luck […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/tickled-pink-colorful-neals-cafe-delights-with-fried-chicken-pie/
Northwest Arkansas has changed tremendously since Toy and Bertha Neal opened Neal’s Café nearly 80 years ago in Springdale. However, four generations and one new building later, the tradition of serving “best foods better” has endured. Owner Micah Neal proudly continues the family heritage of running the iconic pink gathering place. He told me […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/take-charge-of-charging-habits/
[…] life, keep them from overheating, especially during summer months. Many of us are so connected to our phones, tablets, and laptops that we panic when their battery nears the dreaded 0% mark. We want our device batteries to perform well for as long as possible. But taking care of them can conflict with why […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/picture-perfect-like-father-like-son/
[…] National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), hosts a monthly photo contest. Landen Burns, a lineworker at C&L Electric Cooperative in Star City, won November’s contest, which had nearly 300 entries and more than 5,500 votes cast. Burns’ winning entry shows his son, Paul Ander, dressed up as a lineworker for Halloween and riding in […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/aeci-employees-earn-certification/
[…] National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), in conjunction with the National Utility Training Safety & Education Association (NUTSEA). According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 4 million workplace injuries occur each year. A goal of NRECA’s certified loss control program is to ensure a safe work environment for electric utility workers […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/pass-the-biscuits-its-king-biscuit-time/
[…] It’s the same opening listeners of “King Biscuit Time” have heard for decades. Even though Payne passed away in 2018 after hosting the iconic blues program for nearly 75 years, new host Thomas Jacques has kept it. The late “Sunshine” Sonny Payne was the legendary voice of the “King Biscuit Time” radio show. Photo […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/blytheville-thrills/
[…] N. Sixth St., which traces a century-long heritage. Its signature offering, which loyal customers call “the pig sandwich,” tops finely chopped pork with chopped cabbage and a nearly clear sauce of vinegar and spices. Arkansas Food Hall of Fame inductee Kream Kastle has served its famous barbecue since 1952. Photo by Arkansas Department of […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/resilient-resolutions/
[…] loyal members who benefit from the new equipment and facilities with only about three months of crowds to endure. With so many options for entertainment — with nearly every movie and series available to stream, online video games aplenty and constant connection with social media — there is a lot of competition for our […]
https://arkansaslivingmagazine.com/story/leadership-in-3d/
[…] group of dedicated professionals who comprise my leadership team and make it easy for me to answer the question in that dimension as well. Finally, I have nearly 700 employees who work hard every day to help us achieve our mission of Reliability, Affordability and Responsibility, providing outstanding service to our members and improving […]
