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Powering progress, celebrating success

August 29, 2025

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is celebrating staff excellence while powering continued progress with the addition of three new employees. New CFO Gibson Electric Manager of Accounting Julie Grogan has been tapped to succeed Richard BeDen as Chief Financial Officer when he retires in January. Grogan earned a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and master’s […]

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How to Qualify for Lifeline USAC Service

August 28, 2025

What:The Lifeline program, managed by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), provides discounted phone and internet services to eligible low-income households. Why it matters:Access to affordable communication services is essential for staying connected with family, accessing healthcare, education, and job opportunities. Lifeline ensures that everyone has the opportunity to stay connected. How to qualify:To qualify […]

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Donny Thomas, a lineworker, wearing a safety harness and helmet is secured to a wooden utility pole. The background shows a scenic view of mountains and cloudy skies in Guatemala.

Powering lives, building bonds in Guatemala

August 19, 2025

When Donny Thomas closed the switch to energize the line in a small Guatemalan village, the 20-year lineworker felt the same thrill he remembered from his first job. But this time, the simple act brought light to a community for the very first time. Donny, a Gibson Electric Membership Corporation line crewleader in Troy, was […]

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Jackie Curlin reflects on 25 years of service

August 15, 2025

Jackie Curlin was building and remodeling houses when a Hickman-Fulton Counties RECC superintendent asked him to consider linework. A few days later, Curlin called the superintendent with an answer. “I tried it out and ended up staying 25 years,” Curlin said. Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, which merged with Hickman-Fulton Counties RECC in 2016, hosted a […]

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Cybersecurity Update: Over 200,00 Threats Blocked Last Month

August 12, 2025

Each month, Gibson Protect works behind the scenes to keep your network safe. In July, we blocked 157,129 web threats, 75,653 attempted network intrusions and 4 viruses. Why it matters:Cyber threats are evolving fast. Whether it’s phishing emails, malicious downloads, or unauthorized access attempts, your home and business networks are constantly at risk. Gibson Protect […]

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A group of four people are camping in the woods. Three are seated on a tarp-covered platform under a blue tarp canopy, while one person sits on the ground adjusting their shoes. The campsite is surrounded by trees, with a hammock tied between two trees in the background. Camping gear and supplies are scattered around the area.

“Surviving Reelfoot” creates lifelong connections

August 8, 2025

For 13 seasons, a small but passionate group of live reality game (LRG) fans have built lifelong connections through “Surviving Reelfoot.” Based on the popular CBS reality competition “Survivor”, “Surviving Reelfoot” invites players to spend eight days in Hornbeak, Tennessee, to play what the LRG community calls the most authentic experience outside of the television […]

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A group of students wearing matching orange T-shirts and blue lanyards with name tags stand in front of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with a large fountain, trees, and columns in the background

Memories made on Washington Youth Tour

August 1, 2025

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation sponsored six local high school students on the Washington Youth Tour, June 14-20, 2025. Students spent the week touring Washington, D.C., learning about electric cooperatives and making new friends. Each year, Gibson Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association host a short story creative writing contest to select delegates for the […]

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Finance your water heater with Gibson Electric

July 25, 2025

Cut energy costs and improve comfort with a conventional electric water heater. Gibson Electric Membership Corporation helps make buying a water heater affordable through its financing program: The purchase and installation are quick and convenient. Just visit one of our participating water heater dealers, make your selection and sign a Gibson Electric financing agreement. Gibson […]

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Literacy program boosts young readers’ skills

July 18, 2025

A large, colorful display on the lobby wall at Friendship Elementary School puts a playful twist on a classic sci-fi catchphrase: “Take me to your readers.” Throughout the 2024-25 school year, veteran teacher Ashlee Hall tracked students’ reading progress by moving their spaceships through the galaxy to show their word count gains. At the top […]

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Collins honored for cooperative spirit

July 11, 2025

Working at a cooperative fits Gibson Electric Engineering Assistant Sandy Collins to a T. “She is the epitome of the word [cooperative],” said Emily Sullivan, a longtime friend and former colleague. Collins was recently honored – and surprised – with the Administrative Professional of the Year Award at the Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of […]

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