At Southwest Electric, one of the principles that guides everything we do is Cooperative Principle #7 — Concern for Community...
Southwest Electric was proud to participate in the Lincoln County Community Awareness Event and Public Hearing hosted by AJFC on April 29...
A group of 84 high school juniors from all over the state gathered in Jackson from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27 for the 39th Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi Cooperative Leaders Workshop. The program instills leadership skills, inspires creative thinking, encourages community service, and introduces students...
Jefferson County High School’s JROTC cadets recently developed a new rope course to enhance training and leadership development. Southwest Electric’s linemen assisted in setting five 10-foot utility poles to attach ropes and construct a climbing wall. The course will help cadets build teamwork, strength and...
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (GGNS), Mississippi’s first and only nuclear power plant, commemorates 40 years of commercial operation...
On Thursday, February 20, Lineman Griffin Case had the opportunity to connect with students at Brookhaven Technical Center’s Career Fair. Representing the electrical industry, Griffin shared insights into his work, the challenges and rewards of being a lineman, and the career pathways available to those...
A group of 84 high school juniors from all over the state gathered in Jackson from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28 for the 38th Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi Cooperative Leaders Workshop. The program instills leadership skills, inspires creative thinking, encourages community service, and introduces students...
We were excited to offer real life experiences and hands-on application of the electric industry at Port Gibson High School in June as students enrolled in the Port Gibson High School's Energy Academy were exposed to five different stations. This is part of their Summer...
We are excited to introduce our 2024 summer interns! David Fair (top left) attends Copiah-Lincoln Community College and is majoring in Electrical Technology. William Madison (top right) attends Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez and is majoring in Automation and Controls Technology. Trevor Smith (bottom left)...
We are excited to introduce our summer interns! Ahustyn Smith (left) attends Alcorn State University and is majoring in Robotics and Automation Technology. Ja’Cari Hayes (right) attends Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez and is majoring in Automation and Controls Technology. These students will work for...