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Jackson County beekeepers are taking the sting out of population decline The Manning brothers’ bee farm in Jackson County was little more than a hobby 20 years ago. With just a couple of hives, Roscoe and Lester’s goal was to…

Right-of-way crews clear the way for reliable power When Brandon Evans first took over as right-of-way foreman about five years ago, North Alabama Electric Cooperative (NAEC) had just changed its approach to tree trimming. For the last few years, he…

Local equine sanctuary offers solace to veterans and horses There’s just something about a horse. Kara Stephan couldn’t stop herself from getting involved when she got word about a horse that would soon be killed because of a fractured leg.…

Stevenson man serves fold art and food Redmon Graham spreads positivity throughout downtown Stevenson one hot dog at a time. The owner of Downtown Dogs, a popular lunch destination, is a self-proclaimed proud Stevensonian whose glass is always half full.…

​​Local Florist’s Passion For Beauty Spans a Lifetime Theresa Green has spent most of her life making the world a more beautiful place. The owner of The BouqYard, a full-service wedding florist, has been working in the industry since she…

Fackler Couple Returns to Farming With Kunekune Pigs Butters and Puddin’ love head scratches. Taryn McNeal obliged the kunekune pigs pushing their wiry-haired snouts up to the openings of their pen, Puddin’ grunting for attention the whole time. “He’s a…

Winter and the approaching spring often collide, wreaking havoc on the power supply. Ice and snow storms 1 week might give way to gusty thunderstorms and even tornadoes the next. Unavoidable outages can result. While North Alabama Electric Cooperative works…

Enroll To Receive Rebates, Cut Energy Costs North Alabama Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and TVA EnergyRight invite NAEC members to enroll in Smart Thermostat Rewards. This program provides rebates to participants with a qualifying Wi-Fi smart thermostat and helps them use…

Cooking habits, along with energy-efficient appliances, impact energy use in the kitchen. Replacing old, inefficient appliances and changing how you cook can result in energy and cost savings in the kitchen. New appliances aside, several strategies can help you save…

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…