The Siege at Bridgeport Nearly 160 years ago, opposing troops gathered at a vital strategic asset — a railroad bridge across the Tennessee River. The span linked Alabama to Tennessee, and it represented a vital connection to points both north…
Our electric system is built to withstand the heavy winds and rain. But no matter how much we prepare, some outages are inevitable. When outages do occur, many North Alabama Electric Cooperative members temporarily use portable generators. If you plan…
Courtenay Conring often fished as a youngster growing up in north Georgia, and as an adult she enjoys a career as a wildlife management area biologist for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division in Jackson County. “To me there’s…
Do you know a high school senior who is a dependent of an NAEC member and enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited learning institution? The student may be eligible for the Electric Cooperative Foundation scholarship. Applications must be…
Filing taxes can be a hassle, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Marshall County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program can help you, for free, with your returns for the 2019 tax year and answer any questions. Beginning…
Many people think the key to keeping their electric bill consistent is leaving their thermostat at the same temperature all year. The truth is that even if the temperature in your home remains unchanged, your heating system has to work…
Local organizations bring Christmas cheer The holidays are filled with merriment as we wait for Jolly Old Saint Nick to arrive from the North Pole. But for some, providing a Christmas dinner and presents under the tree is a struggle.…
Thank you to everyone who entered North Alabama Electric Cooperative’s eighth annual Christmas Art Contest! This year, we received dozens of fantastic entries, and it was difficult to choose a winner. This year’s winner is Walker Seale from Bridgeport Elementary.…
As her mother paced nervously outside the competition area during the 2019 National Beta Club convention in Oklahoma City this summer, Katelyn Waldrop, 18, feverishly sketched the likeness of a fellow competitor, who in turn created a portrait of Waldrop.…
NAEC linemen face dangers every day on the job. On a routine basis, they may be required to make repairs high off the ground or work with high-voltage power lines and other electrical equipment. But more often than not, those…