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September 29, 2023

SWEPCO Recognized for Workforce Development Efforts in Louisiana

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System honored Southwestern Electric Power Company as an outstanding leader in advancing education and workforce development in Louisiana during the 6th annual LCTCS Impact Awards Gala.

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System honored Southwestern Electric Power Company as an outstanding leader in advancing education and workforce development in Louisiana during the 6th annual LCTCS Impact Awards Gala.


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September 27, 2023

A Majestic Return to the Wild: Rehabilitated Bald Eagle Released at Eagle Watch Nature Trail

More than a hundred spectators at Eagle Watch Nature Trail in Gentry, Arkansas, witnessed a spectacular event Sunday as a rehabilitated bald eagle soared back into the wild. You could hear the crowd gasp in awe as the bird took flight.

More than a hundred spectators at Eagle Watch Nature Trail in Gentry, Arkansas, witnessed a spectacular event Sunday as a rehabilitated bald eagle soared back into the wild. You could hear the crowd gasp in awe as the bird took flight.


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September 25, 2023

SWEPCO Announces $50,000 AEP Foundation Grant to Power Next Generation of Texarkana Leaders

American Electric Power Foundation, at the request of Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) awarded $50,000 to help launch the Washington Leadership Academy. The parent organization, I Am A Hero, Inc., will oversee the implementation of the award.

American Electric Power Foundation, at the request of Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO) awarded $50,000 to help launch the Washington Leadership Academy. The parent organization, I Am A Hero, Inc., will oversee the implementation of the award.


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September 25, 2023

Crews deployed across Ark-La-Tex following extreme weekend storms

This weekend, unstable air across SWEPCO’s service territory from north Arkansas and south to Texarkana, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana brought extreme storms to the area and disrupted power to customers.

This weekend, unstable air across SWEPCO’s service territory from north Arkansas and south to Texarkana, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana brought extreme storms to the area and disrupted power to customers.


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September 22, 2023

SWEPCO to Install Smart Meters in North and Central Louisiana

Installations to approximately 234,000 Louisiana customers will begin in the Shreveport-Bossier City area in October before moving south to Hornbeck and other parts of SWEPCO’s Louisiana service territory. 

Installations to approximately 234,000 Louisiana customers will begin in the Shreveport-Bossier City area in October before moving south to Hornbeck and other parts of SWEPCO’s Louisiana service territory. 


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September 6, 2023

AEP Foundation supports Horatio, AR Pocket Park and Kid Safe Space

The AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of SWEPCO, is donating $2,500 for program support of a city pocket park and kid safe space in the City of Horatio, AR. The pocket park will serve as a meeting place for families and their children.

The AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of SWEPCO, is donating $2,500 for program support of a city pocket park and kid safe space in the City of Horatio, AR. The pocket park will serve as a meeting place for families and their children.


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August 30, 2023

SWEPCO wins Trade Partner of the Year for involvement with St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), which raises funds and awareness for St. Jude, awarded SWEPCO the 2023 Trade Partner of the Year for work with the St. Jude Dream Home.

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), which raises funds and awareness for St. Jude, awarded SWEPCO the 2023 Trade Partner of the Year for work with the St. Jude Dream Home.


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July 17, 2023

SWEPCO restores power to thousands of customers following Sunday storm

As of 11:45 a.m., approximately 15,000 customers remain without power, mainly in northwest Louisiana.

As of 11:45 a.m., approximately 15,000 customers remain without power, mainly in northwest Louisiana.


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July 16, 2023

SWEPCO crews working to restore power following afternoon storm

Outages are primarily due to damaging winds that knocked down trees and power lines.

Outages are primarily due to damaging winds that knocked down trees and power lines.


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July 11, 2023

SWEPCO Expands Lineworker Talent Pipeline with Latest Louisiana Partnership

A memorandum of understanding signed today will officially launch a Louisiana-based certificate program to help the next generation of lineworkers through educational opportunities and a newly developed career training program.

A memorandum of understanding signed today will officially launch a Louisiana-based certificate program to help the next generation of lineworkers through educational opportunities and a newly developed career training program.


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