Steve Gill believes there’s no place like home, and he’s so happy to be back in Bridgeport. The feeling is clearly mutual — he was chosen as the grand marshal of the 2023 Citizens United for a Better Bridgeport Christmas…
Commemorative Motorcycle Event Rolls Into 31st Year It started with just 8 riders. In 1994, a small group of motorcyclists gathered in North Alabama to travel 1 of the routes that is part of the larger Trail of Tears. From…
Every first Saturday, from April through September, downtown Bridgeport rolls out the welcome mat to host the Community Market/Yard Sale. Everyone is invited to the free monthly event, which kicks off April 5, whether to sell their wares or to…
Don’t Take the Power of Electricity for Granted Electricity and water are a dangerous, potentially fatal combination. Swimmers and boat owners need to take precautions to make sure their time in and on the water is safe. While this might…
Create Peace of Mind With an Actionable Plan Be prepared. These 2 words of advice can make all the difference when facing severe weather and natural disasters. While some severe weather events are seasonal, unpredictable conditions can cause natural disasters…
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…
Stevenson Library finds new ways to serve the community Under normal circumstances, Monica Davis’ biggest concern as the director of the Stevenson Library is putting the right books on the shelf. With the library’s limited budget, she can’t afford to…
Hey, kids! We want your Christmas art! Christmas is coming, and NAEC is looking for the perfect cover for its December 2020 issue of Alabama Living. Do you think you could help? If so, enter the 2020 NAEC Christmas Art…
Paint Rock Canoe offers weekend adventure Day after day, Amanda Vest sits in a windowless office. But every weekend from May until September, she and her husband, Lucas, bring their kayaks from Decatur to Paint Rock Canoe. “I work in…
The Singing River Trailhead Will Be in Bridgeport John Kvach, Executive Director of the Singing River Trail, says it’s time to dream big in Alabama. The Singing River Trail will stretch from Bridgeport to the Shoals. When completed, the 200-plus-mile…