MidSouth Minute
A podcast from MidSouth Electric Cooperative covering local topics that affect our service territory. A place where co-op and community collide. To suggest future topics please send us your ideas to community@mselectric.com.
Episodes
MidSouth's Communications Team discusses the importance of creating Power Kids, a program that educates and inspires the next generation about electric and internet safety.
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Keith Stapleton on reliability and affordability over the years.
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MidSouth VP, Shan Sullivan, discusses vegetation management and electrical safety. Tune in!
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MidSouth Members Jehu and Jojo Trumbly from Affordable Air Repair in Montgomery discuss best HVAC use and practices, which will in turn save you money. Tune in!
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Sit down with MidSouth’s Justin Stapleton, Stacey Forgason and longtime MidSouth Member Toni Bruner as they chat about life when electricity emerged in rural Texas.
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It’s a side of stories that you rarely hear about. Sit down and hear from Alee Bauer and Paige Sullivan about what all it really takes to be a lineman wife.
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From traveling to raising pigs, get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of county fair livestock competitions with Montgomery youth competitor, Sonora, and her mom, Lee Imhoff.
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Safety is a consideration when planting trees and shrubs. MidSouth Operations Supervisor, Clayten Owens shares tips, tricks and a little advice to consider before planting this spring.
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Hang out with MidSouth experts, Jonathan Fuller and John Kay to learn more about efficiency and ways to save money.
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In this episode, Vice President of Government Relations Justin Stapleton and Communications Manager Stacey Forgason join us to talk about electric co-ops and how they came to be.
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Member Relations Manager Jonathan Fuller joins us on the podcast to give helpful insight for those looking to purchase raw land in MidSouth EC territory
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In this episode, we discuss the 2024 Montgomery County Fair with its executive director, Brian Hayes. Topics include:
- What to expect at this year's event
- MCFA's new mission statement
- Giving back to the youth through scholarships and auctions
- Volunteers
- How to purchase tickets
Fair events start Thursday, April 11 and go through April 21, 2024. For more information, visit mcfa.org.
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Welcome to season 3 of the MidSouth Minute podcast. In this episode, we bring 14 habits you can introduce to your family for a conservation-minded year.
- Turn off lights and fan when you leave a room
- Fill up a reusable water bottle
- Go paperless
- Recycle
- Stop pre-washing your dishes
- Skip fast fashion
- Unplug before traveling
- Switch your bulbs to LEDs
- Swap your paper towels for reusable cloths
- Buy local produce
- Support a local fa...
Join us as we talk cybersecurity with MidSouth's IT Manager, Adel Sulais, and our special guest— MidSouth Fiber Subscriber Loyd McBride. In this episode, you'll hear:
- How MidSouth Fiber keeps your best interests safe
- Best practices for internet security
- How to identify scams and malicious attacks
The holiday season brings more online threats than any other time of the year. Be vigilant, fiber subscribers!
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In June, MidSouth awarded five high school juniors and seniors across the MidSouth territory a chance to attend the Government in Action Youth Tour Program. Students across the nation met up in Washington DC for this seven-day program where they were able to meet members of Congress, tour national sites and participate in an experience unlike any other. In this episode, Matthew Sosa, one of MidSouth's Youth Tour participants sat do...
Known for its speed, reliability and affordability, MidSouth Fiber Internet also offers another hidden perk. Built directly into your router, ProtectIQ provides enhanced network security to keep you and your family's data safe from online threats. Join us on this episode of MidSouth Minute as we discuss ProtectIQ, how it works and all the benefits of switching to MidSouth Fiber.
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It is county fair season! MidSouth is proud to sponsor and serve at county fairs across the MidSouth territory every year. In this episode of MidSouth Minute, I sat down with a few students who showed at the Walker County Fair and MidSouth employees who served at the buyer's supper to discuss what they enjoy most about participating in this local event.
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On this episode of MidSouth Minute, we sit down with Fiber Support Specialist, Mallory Canton and her husband Cody to discuss heart health. After recently going through a health scare, they share their story on why being heart conscious has become a priority in their lives.
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Welcome to 2023! In this episode of MidSouth Minute, we discuss what you can expect from your co-op this year, the Texas economy and why becoming energy efficient should be one of your New Year’s resolutions.
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Learn about the ways MidSouth has participated in the spirit of giving this holiday season through the Food for Families Food Drive and MidSouth Fiber Internet’s Season of Giving campaign. Tune in at the end to join us for some Christmas trivia fun. From all of us at MidSouth, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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