New Connections video

Kentucky Electric Cooperatives safety instructors Randy Meredith, Tony Dempsey and Charlie Lewis introduce us to Jackson Purchase Energy foreman, Eric Todd, in the latest installment of Connections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWeZDhgaAqs

David Kimbell passes away at 75

Kentucky Electric Cooperatives expresses deep sympathy to the family and colleagues of David Kimbell, our beloved board member and former statewide association chairman who passed away on Friday at his home in Clinton. He was 75. Among his many civic and business contributions, David served…

Debut of new “Connections” series

Kentucky Electric Cooperatives safety instructors, Randy Meredith, Tony Dempsey and Charlie Lewis introduce us to Farmers RECC lineman, Scotty Mitchell, in the first installment of "Connections". This new series will highlight many different positions and people in the co-op world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK3R00KfNHM

Co-ops report second surge in scam calls, AG’s office logs dozens of complaints

In recent days, consumer-members of both South Kentucky RECC and Jackson Energy have contacted their co-op to warn about the scam attempts. Some members describe a scam where the caller claims to be with the co-op and that the member's payments have not worked. The…

Safety Short: Rubber Gloves

In this week’s safety video, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Safety instructor, Charlie Lewis, focuses on the proper use, care and inspection of rubber gloves. With their schedule of training and safety talks interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, our safety instructors are releasing weekly videos for local…

Whitney Duvall honored as the 2020 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives National Brand Champion

ARLINGTON, Va. (July 1, 2020) – Whitney Duvall, Owen Electric Cooperative (Ky.) Manager of Communications and Marketing has been named the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives® 2020 Brand Champion award recipient. This annual national honor pays tribute to a brand ambassador who embodies Touchstone Energy’s core values…

Co-ops connect with legislators

Adhering to pandemic protocols, Kentucky legislators continue to meet during the General Assembly’s Interim period through December. This follows a Regular Session abbreviated by COVID-19 in which lawmakers went from considering drafts of a two-year state budget to instead passing an austere one-year spending plan.…

Safety short: Personal Voltage Detectors

In this week’s safety video, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Safety instructor, Tony Dempsey, explains the importance of a personal voltage detectors in the field. With their schedule of training and safety talks interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, our safety instructors are releasing weekly videos for local…

Carol Barr, 39, wife of Congressman Andy Barr, dies unexpectedly

Carol Leavell Barr, the wife of Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr, died unexpectedly at the family's home in Lexington on Tuesday night, according to Barr's office. She was 39. “Congressman Andy Barr’s wife Carol passed away suddenly tonight at the family home in Lexington," said Barr’s…