News and Events

Getting the word out: Payment Scams

March 18, 2013

While our membership has not yet suffered from this, utility customers across the country have been hit with several types of payment scams lately.  This article (http://www.ect.coop/editors-pick/scam-alert-for-kansas-co-op-members/53812) details a Kansas Cooperative whose members have been hit with fake calls threatening disconnection if they do not make a payment (usually within the hour) over the phone via a credit card.  Other recent variants called for wire transfers or even meeting a supposed employee at a neutral location to receive payments.

Just to be absolutely clear, Mississippi County Electric Cooperative will NOT contact members by phone to demand payment on threat of disconnection.  Additionally, we have only four ways set up to accept payments: 

 - check (by mail, in person, or via our night drop),

 - cash (in the office),

 - direct Bank Draft (application required), and

 - via credit/debit card at our online payment system. 

For full details on how to make your payment, see Paying Your Bill

After 30 Years of Service, Mike Parrish is Retiring

December 22, 2011

Mike came to work for the cooperative in July of 1980.  Prior to coming to work for the cooperative he worked for Montgomery Wards as a Department Manager and then Arkansas-Missouri Power Company where he started as a mail clerk and after several promotions left as a Systems Analyst for the electric division.  He began his career at the cooperative as a Work Order/Material Clerk where he performed all Work Order Accounting.  Mike was promoted to Accountant in 1987, taking over all General Accounting and Finance duties, then promoted to Manager of Accounting & Finance in 1996.  He will retire from Mississippi County Electric Cooperative as Vice President of Accounting & Finance, a title held since 2005.

Mike graduated from Blytheville High School in 1968, after which he attended Arkansas State University until he married his wife Sharon Parrish.  In 1975, he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Business Administration from Park College, with minor concentrations in Accounting and Computer Programming.  Mike has also completed Graduate courses in the field of Business Information Systems.

Mike has been involved in the community for a number of years.  He is a past President of the Blytheville Optimist Club and is a current member of the Blytheville Lions Club.  He is also a Ham Radio operator and was a former member of the Mississippi County Amateur Radio Association.

Mike and his wife Sharon have two children, Jay and Chris.  Jay and his wife Meagan have two daughters, Rebecca and Sarah.  Chris and his wife Katie are expecting their first child in June.

Mike has no immediate plans for the future.  He would like to take time to rest after retirement and play golf.  He also has plans to become more active in amateur radio so he can get involved in the Emergency Communications Services provided by amateur radio.  Mike and his wife Sharon plan to eventually relocate somewhere in central Arkansas.  While they have begun the search for their new home, they are in no hurry to find that special place to spend their “Senior Years.”

The employees and directors of Mississippi County Electric Cooperative congratulate Mike on his well-deserved retirement and thank him for his dedication to the cooperative.

Energy Efficiency

October 1, 2011

Well, we've made it through another rough summer season, and this year's extended dry spell made things even tougher this time around.  We've all seen the results on our energy bills.  

Something has to give, but since there's not much we can do to control the weather, what can we do?  The answer lies in taking steps to improve our overall energy efficiency.  Please take a few minutes to review MCEC's Energy Saving Tips, HERE.

For additional information, Please visit Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation's (AECC) energy efficiency page

Congratulations Roger Riney, Mississippi County Electric Cooperative of Blytheville

August 12, 2010

Pryor, Lincoln, Berry Announce FEMA Funds for Northeast Arkansas

June 22, 2009

Washington – U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln and U.S. Representative Marion Berry (AR-01) today announced that Northeast Arkansas will receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used to help with repairs and clean-up from the January ice storm and are allocated as follows:

City of Blytheville, $2,050,289
Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation, $21,727,435
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc., $5,300,446
Paragould Light and Water Commission, $2,255,874
Mississippi County Electric Cooperative, $5,824,913
Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation, $13,598,307

“January’s ice storm caused significant damage to the northern half of our state,” Lincoln said. “In the days after the storm, our first responders and community members answered the call by assisting in the recovery response. I am pleased that the federal government is doing its part to help with recovery efforts in Northeast Arkansas.” 

“Cleaning up the damage and debris required considerable time and manpower,” Pryor said. “I’m pleased FEMA came through with more federal resources to help offset the costs these counties incurred.”

“The January ice storm left Arkansas with severe damage across the entire state,” said Berry. “This funding will provide local officials the resources they need to recover from this natural disaster and rebuild their communities.”