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Vicari Runs on ACE

John Mabry, Head Chef and Owner of Vicari, studied in France and lived all over the United States before landing in Corinth. He took a historical building downtown that stood in disrepair, and with the help of a talented team, he restored it back to better than before. Now, it’s one of the most beautiful restaurants…

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We’re Wired to Exceed Your Expectations

It doesn’t matter where we live—in a high-rise apartment building in New York City or a quaint farmhouse in rural Mississippi. As American consumers, we expect the best in service, convenience, affordability, and availability. We’re just wired that way. Our consumer expectations continue to reshape the American dream. We want things cheaper, faster, smarter, and…

Thousands Receive Internet in Rural Communities

Check out this article from WTVA! “CORINTH, Miss (WTVA) – Thousands of people in rural communities now have high-speed internet in Alcorn County. Leaders and employees at ACE Fiber celebrated Thursday after signing up their 5,000th customer. Resident Zack Marcinek is one of ACE Fiber’s first customers. Marcinek said the internet provider changed his family’s life…

The Past, Present, & Future of Fiber

Do you ever think about time travel? What year would you visit? It’s not just an age-old family game night question. It’s a question that’s captivated humankind for centuries.     Unfortunately, time travel isn’t a technology that’s available to us yet, but we aren’t entirely stuck in the present. Besides, who needs time travel when we…

Depression-Era Ingenuity & Slugburgers

When was the last time you shook someone’s hand? For many of us, it’s been well over a year. Thankfully, the custom of shaking hands in America is so strong that it outlived a pandemic. So, kudos to the handshake, and welcome back! It’s been far too long. Last year, we set aside so many…

That First Spark

So, if you’re looking for relationship advice — it may surprise you, but you’ve stumbled into the right place. We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: we are not licensed therapists, nor do we have any on staff. But we are the first and oldest Rural Electric Cooperative formed in the United States, so…

Staying in the Starting Lineup

Have you ever been a benchwarmer? Ooof — it’s a rough gig. It’s not that bad when you’re in Little League, and the stakes are low. But as you get older, the game gets more competitive. You may even find yourself becoming the designated dugout cheerleader if your skills don’t progress. Sure. You were voted…