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Chill out on summer energy bills

Several tips can reduce electricity usage during warm months Summer is a season where homes can use lots of energy if homeowners aren’t careful. Extremely hot temperatures can stress air conditioning units and other appliances, driving up electric bills. Fortunately,…

ABC for students

Closing the gap Local students eligible for free internet service For today’s students, a reliable broadband connection is no longer just a helpful tool but a necessity. Students use the internet for everything from checking and completing homework assignments to…

Always on the Line

Linemen serve combined 97 years at NAEC Richard Ballard and Eugene Talley had no idea nearly five decades ago what lay ahead of them when they came on board at NAEC. Now, having worked at the cooperative for a combined…

Enriching the Future

Program offers children new and exciting experiences This summer, students at Stevenson Middle School got a head start on learning leading into the new school year thanks to Alabama’s 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program. “It’s such a wonderful…

Safety in Sight

Firearms Course Aims to Educate In the Deep South, hunting is a way of life. Many people become familiar with handling firearms long before they can legally drive, often learning gun safety from family members or friends. In Alabama, however,…

Rock Zoo: Stone Safari

Visitors Find Delight in Alabama Rock Zoo The stone menagerie perched along a rural roadside near Fackler is hard to miss. The creatures of the Alabama Rock Zoo include everything from a skunk to a shark, and in the 5…

A Walk Across Time

Bridgeport Span Is a Modern Link to the Past Bridgeport keeps its rich history alive through Trail of Tears events, battle reenactments and artifacts within the beautifully preserved Depot Museum built in 1917. But the city’s 21st-century restoration of its…

Road to Wellness

Mercantile Apothecary Owner Takes Natural Approach to Health The shelves inside The Mercantile Apothecary in downtown Stevenson hold keys to holistic healing that are anything but new. Owner Leanne Holcomb’s ability to customize products for unique health goals and needs…

A guide to paying your electric bill

Pay your North Alabama Electric Cooperative bill when it’s most convenient for you. We offer a variety of fast and easy options. Pay online Visit northalabama.utilitynexus.com/login Create an account using Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge Log in with…