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A Scottsboro animal shelter does good works She may not have known it at the time, but even as a young child growing up in Scottsboro, Melissa Utech had one calling in life – to save lives. Utech recalls she…

Cool ways to save this summer Saving on your electric bill doesn’t have to require big changes around the house. Even making a few simple adjustments to your family’s daily habits can have a big impact on your energy usage…

Couple finds purpose rescuing and rehabbing wildlife Shamballa Wildlife Rescue is tucked away from the world on a dirt road surrounded by woods. But to John and April Russ, Shamballa isn’t just a place. It’s a state of mind. The…

Upcoming Rights-of-way maintenance Please be aware of some right-of-way projects in the upcoming months as we work to maintain and improve our electric system. We appreciate your cooperation and support as we perform this annual maintenance work to continue to…

Lavender in the Cove offers unique experience What began as a vacation for Jackie and Len Colvin to New Mexico to browse through and purchase beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of Native American turquoise jewelry quickly turned into an infatuation with another…

Celebrating its 100th year, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School sits as a unique piece of history on Gunter Mountain in the town of Grant. Called the Gem of Gunter Mountain, the school was established by the Alabama Society Daughters of…

Add a Layer of Efficiency This Winter Winter in North Alabama is fickle –– bone-chilling mornings can give way to warm, sunny afternoons that quickly fade to freezing evenings. Dressing in layers is a familiar routine. If only our homes…

Rivers, Creeks & Waterfalls Await As cool creeks cascade down mountains to feed flowing rivers, now’s the time to take advantage of the area’s many recreational options on the water. At the heart of these is the Tennessee River, flowing…

Help Your Heater Help You Alabama’s winters can bring anything from balmy sunshine to freezing storms, sometimes in the same week. So, residents need to be ready for all types of weather, and that means making sure your home is…

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.…