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11 Mar 2026 Cooperative Youth Leaders Students Visit Mississippi’s State Capitol

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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...

11 Mar Jefferson County High School’s JROTC Program Develops New Rope Course

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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...

01 Apr Jefferson County High School’s JROTC Program Develops New Rope Course

Posted at 02:35h in Press Releases

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...

29 Mar 2026 Cooperative Youth Leaders Students Visit Mississippi’s State Capitol

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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...

08 Jul Port Gibson High School Energy Academy’s Summer Engagement Program

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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...

08 Jul Summer Internship Opportunity for Students Pursuing Degrees from Local Institutions

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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)...

08 Jun Summer Internship Opportunity For Students Pursuing Degrees From Local Institutions

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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...

08 Jun Bonds Speaks to Brookhaven Servitium Club About Company’s Future Plans

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Garrick Combs invited Kevin Bonds, to speak to the Brookhaven Servitium Club about the company and the role they play in Brookhaven along with future plans to build a facility in Linbrook Industrial Park. Southwest Electric announced at is 2018 annual meeting the intent to build...

12 Apr Employees Participate in National Read Across America Day on March 2

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Employees enjoyed reading books to local children in three schools in communities across our service area on National Read Across America Day...

03 Apr Students Complete Leadership Training at Cooperative Youth Leaders Workshop

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Conner Cunningham, Ava Randall, Alaina Hughes and Jason Miller represented Southwest Electric at Cooperative Youth Leaders Workshop...