PLWC not experiencing energy issues Paragould Light Water and Cable has not had to deal with issues that could cause rolling blackouts. PLWC not having major electric issues By Monae Stevens | February 17, 2021 at 9:08 PM CST - Updated February 17 at 9:24 PM PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Although Jonesboro and Paragould are so close together, they do not share the same Regional Transmission Organization. According to Brett Bradford, COO of Paragould Light Water and Cable, Paragould is under the control of the Southwest Power Pool. Jonesboro CWL and Craighead Electric fall under Entergy Arkansas, which is under the direction of Midcontinental Independent System Operators (MISO).