CMSD alumni at TVA upgrade lights at Franklin Academy
Standing outside Franklin Academy on Wednesday, almost 50 years after attending, Vince Britton felt like he had come full circle.
“Coming back to a place like this and being able to provide this service … it’s kind of hard to put words to it,” said Britton, a Tennessee Valley Authority foreman.
Britton was one of 17 TVA representatives who upgraded 60 light fixtures at Franklin Academy on Wednesday at no cost to the Columbus Municipal School District.
TVA designation will make region stick out to industries, investors
Tennessee Valley Authority has designated the Golden Triangle region a Rural Certified Community, recognizing its preparedness for industrial development and investment.
Starkville Utilities, TVA, United Way donate $15K to help pay late utility bills
Starkville Utilities Department announced Tuesday that a partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority has brought in $7,500 to help cover Oktibbeha County residents’ late utility bills, less than two weeks before the Mississippi Public Service Commission lifts its suspension on disconnections for missed and late payments.
CLW to join ‘Home Uplift’ program for housing upgrades
Up to six Columbus homes will receive upgrades to make them more energy efficient through a partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority and Columbus Light and Water.
Fairview Elementary receives 5K grant for technology
Fairview Elementary students will begin next year building their understanding of computer technology from the inside-out. Literally.
CLW eyes rate, customer surcharge hikes for electric
Columbus Light and Water will look to its electric customers to raise $1.4 million in new revenue next fiscal year.
CLW power rates to rise this fall
Power rates are going up in October for Columbus Light and Water customers.
Exactly how much is still up in the air.
TVA hosting open house next week
Tennessee Valley Authority will host an open house session next week to begin gathering public input for a proposed new transmission line in the Golden Triangle.
Trump nominates 4 for TVA board
President Donald Trump will nominate people from four states to serve on the nine-member board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the White House said Thursday.
Federal utility CEO: Coal plants not reopening under Trump
The CEO of the nation’s biggest public utility said Tuesday that the agency isn’t going to reopen coal-fired power plants under President Donald Trump, who has promised a comeback for the downtrodden coal industry.
TVA board elects Howorth as chairman
The nation’s largest public utility has elected Richard Howorth as new board chairman.
Trump’s picks for TVA board could reshape federal agency
Within the next five months, President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a majority of the board for the Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest government-owned utility.
Columbus takes energy efficiency challenge
Officials from three Mississippi cities and the Tennessee Valley Authority are urging residents to beat the heat and be energy efficiency in doing it.
TVA to cut more than 2,000 jobs
The nation’s largest public utility is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs as part of a $500 million cost-cutting campaign.
Public hearing for Island land use set for Tuesday
The city of Columbus will hold a 4 p.m. public hearing Tuesday at the Columbus Municipal Complex to gather input on establishing an urban renewal area.
LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins picks up TVA honor
The Tennessee Valley Authority is honoring Joe Max Higgins Jr., CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK, with a rare distinction — the Mega Developer Award.
TVA board names Ala. attorney as new chair
The Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors has selected Alabama attorney Joe Ritch to serve as its next chairman.
Columbus L&W operating incomes up slightly
Columbus Light and Water power sales are down, but the city energy distributor’s purchases from Tennessee Valley Authority are also.
TVA asks users to voluntarily reduce power consumption ahead of cold weather
Tennessee Valley Authority officials are asking customers throughout the Southeast to voluntarily reduce power consumption beginning 4 p.m. today.
TVA says peak power was second highest for winter
Tennessee Valley Authority preliminary figures show demand for power at 7 a.m. CST on Tuesday reached the second highest winter peak in TVA history.