Craighead Electric Cooperative

Craighead Electric Cooperative Craighead Electric Cooperative serves approximately 30,000 members in eight counties across Northeast Arkansas. Founded August 13, 1937.

Incorporated in 1937, the cooperative operates offices in Jonesboro, Walnut Ridge, and Paragould. The locally owned and managed organization has 100 employees. Craighead Electric Cooperative’s page is not monitored 24/7 so please DO NOT report outages on this page. To report outages, call 1-888-771-7772 so crews may be dispatched as quickly as possible. We appreciate our members' feedback

, both the positive and the negative. However, we do reserve the right to, at any time, remove any post we feel is inappropriate, rude or offensive. We may also remove any negative feedback that is presented without constructive criticism. Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended and the rules and regulations of the US Department of Agriculture. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, s*x, gender identity (including gender expression), s*xual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. Craighead Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Justin Etter, Vice President of Member Services. Any individual or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination, may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Services, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

⚠️UPDATE: PLANNED BROOKLAND OUTAGES POSTPONED⚠️Craighead Electric has made the decision to postpone the remaining planne...
08/12/2026

⚠️UPDATE: PLANNED BROOKLAND OUTAGES POSTPONED⚠️

Craighead Electric has made the decision to postpone the remaining planned outages associated with our ongoing work in the Brookland area due to the extreme heat currently affecting our region.

This work was scheduled several weeks ago, with the goal of completing it while ground conditions were dry and favorable for our crews and equipment. At the time, we did not anticipate the prolonged extreme temperatures we are now experiencing.

Safety is always our top priority, followed closely by the reliability of the electric system. When a planned outage is underway, our crews know members are without power and naturally feel the urgency to work as quickly as possible to restore service. In extreme heat, adding that pressure to an already dangerous job creates additional risk for our employees.

We also recognize the impact an outage can have on our members, particularly during periods of extreme heat.

For those reasons, we believe postponing this work is the right decision for both our members and our crews. Craighead Electric will not schedule additional planned outages during this period of extreme heat unless an emergency or system condition makes one necessary.

We appreciate our members’ patience and understanding. We will communicate with affected members before the Brookland work resumes.

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PLANNED OUTAGES | BROOKLANDAs part of ongoing system improvement work in Brookland, crews will begin the next phase of a...
08/11/2026

PLANNED OUTAGES | BROOKLAND

As part of ongoing system improvement work in Brookland, crews will begin the next phase of a reconduct project Tuesday August 11th. This work will require a series of planned outages as existing underground lines are moved and connected to newly constructed poles.

Planned outages are expected Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in areas near W. Matthews Ave., Brookland St., Logan Ave. and the section of S. Oak St. south of W. School St.

Crews plan to complete approximately two sections each day. While work will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., individual outages are expected to last around three hours.

Because of the way this area is served, outage notifications are being sent to the entire line. This means some members may receive a notification but never experience an outage. Once a member's service has been interrupted for this phase of the project, they should not be affected by another planned outage related to this work.

We know our crews have been working in this area for several weeks, and we appreciate the patience of our Brookland members as we work to complete these system improvements safely.

⚠️ Outage Alert ⚠️We are currently responding to an outage affecting approximately 455 members west of the Philadelphia ...
08/06/2026

⚠️ Outage Alert ⚠️

We are currently responding to an outage affecting approximately 455 members west of the Philadelphia Fire Department near County Road 324.

The outage was caused by reports of live power lines on the ground that were sparking. For the safety of our members and crews, the line has been de-energized while repairs are underway.

Crews are on their way to assess the damage. At this time, we do not have an estimated restoration time.

If you encounter a downed power line, stay far away and assume it is energized. Please do not approach it or attempt to move it. Thank you for your patience as we work to safely restore power. 💚

We are aware of an outage in the Black Rock area affecting 776 members. We have crews on the way and will post updates a...
07/31/2026

We are aware of an outage in the Black Rock area affecting 776 members. We have crews on the way and will post updates as they’re available.

Thank you for your patience!

Members can report outages:
💡On the SmartHub app
💡Texting OUT to 85700
💡Calling 888.771.7772

To enroll in text message notifications, you can:
🤳Text “CECC” to 85700

Once enrolled, members can also:
📲Text OUT to 85700 to report an outage
📲Text STATUS to 85700 for an outage update

📣 It's time for Craighead Electric's Annual Member Survey! 📣📧 All members should have received their Annual Meeting Surv...
07/29/2026

📣 It's time for Craighead Electric's Annual Member Survey! 📣

📧 All members should have received their Annual Meeting Survey on 7/28/26, along with your unique member credentials via mail/email. To complete the survey online, use those credentials at: https://www.directsurv.net/checkbox/ceccar

Complete the survey between now and 8/26/2026 at 1:00 PM CT for a chance to win:
🤑 $100 bill credit (10 awarded)
🛜 1 month of free Empower Broadband service
(5 awarded)

📝Your unique survey login credentials are included in your email or on the paper survey. These are required to access the survey.

🛎️ Note: Members who signed up for service after 6/21/2026 are not eligible to participate in this year's survey. Only one entry per member will be accepted.

📞 For technical support (available Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time, USA, excluding holidays), call 952-974-2339 or email [email protected]. For other questions, email [email protected]. The email was sent from [email protected].

We are currently experiencing an outage affecting approximately 690 members in the Trumann area.Our crews have been disp...
07/20/2026

We are currently experiencing an outage affecting approximately 690 members in the Trumann area.

Our crews have been dispatched and are working to determine the cause and restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you for your patience. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. 💚

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the reliability of our electric system, crews will be completing ...
07/19/2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the reliability of our electric system, crews will be completing maintenance at our Hoxie Substation on Tuesday, July 21.

To safely complete this work, a brief planned outage will begin around 5:00 a.m. Crews will backfeed as many members as possible to minimize the number of outages, and we expect all power to be restored by 6:30 a.m.

The planned outage will affect portions of the following areas:
• West of Walnut Ridge to Portia
• South of Walnut Ridge to Hoxie
• South of Hoxie to Minturn, Alicia, Clover Bend, and Strangers Home

Affected members will receive outage notification reminders this evening and again Monday afternoon.

We appreciate your patience as we complete these important system improvements to help keep your power reliable. 💚

Join us in congratulating our Chief Executive Officer, Justin Etter, on his 15-year anniversary with Craighead Electric ...
07/18/2026

Join us in congratulating our Chief Executive Officer, Justin Etter, on his 15-year anniversary with Craighead Electric Cooperative!

Justin's journey with the cooperative began as a Customer Service Representative before moving into Marketing and Communications, then serving as Vice President of Member Services, and later Vice President of Member Services & Technology. His experience across multiple areas of the organization has given him a deep understanding of our cooperative and the members we serve.

Today, Justin is known for his steady leadership, approachable style, and the trust he places in his team. He encourages collaboration, values the expertise of those around him, and is committed to leading the cooperative into the future while staying true to the principles that make us who we are.

Thank you, Justin, for 15 years of service and leadership. Congratulations on this well-earned milestone! 💚

Update 4:17p.m.: We have restored power to many of those affected by this incident, but still have 244 members without p...
07/13/2026

Update 4:17p.m.: We have restored power to many of those affected by this incident, but still have 244 members without power. Our crews are still working.

Update 3:06p.m.: Our crews located a utility pole that was struck by a vehicle on Hasbrook Road. We are working to get all affected members restored as quickly and safely as we can.

⚠️ Outage Alert ⚠️

We are aware of a power outage affecting more than 800 members in the Jonesboro/Bono area. Our crews are on the way! We will provide updates ASAP.

Our crews began a planned outage at 7:30 p.m. tonight for members west of Bono off Highway 230 to safely repair a damage...
07/12/2026

Our crews began a planned outage at 7:30 p.m. tonight for members west of Bono off Highway 230 to safely repair a damaged line.

Approximately 248 accounts were affected, and the outage is expected to last about 30 minutes. Notifications were sent to impacted members before the outage began.

Thank you for your patience as our crews work to safely complete these repairs. 💚

Address

4314 Stadium Boulevard
Jonesboro, AR
72404

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(800) 794-5012

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