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 received no later than Feb. 14., so students need to contact their school counselor or…
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 in late January, dozens of trained volunteers from RSVP will be available at various locations…
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 harder to maintain it during colder months. Fortunately, keeping your electric bill under control during…
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. That’s where Jackson County Christmas Charities makes the season merry and bright. Serving some of…
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. Please take a look at Walker’s drawing and more of the great artwork we received.…
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. The goal was to create an on-site piece of art on any theme in three…
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 dangers are nothing compared to the hazards of working along the side of the road.…
After 31 years, Citizens United for a Better Bridgeport, known as CUBB, is excited to celebrate its annual Christmas parade in downtown Bridgeport, Dec. 7, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. The parade will feature new and former participants including the North Jackson High School Band, cheerleaders, scouts, sports teams, queens, various clubs, the Shriners, former grand…
The Town of Woodville again won top honors in a national competition that challenges corporations, governments and organizations to reduce the amount of energy used at their facilities. The town won first place for overall energy reduction in the National Energy Star Building competition by cutting energy usage by more than 89 percent at the…
Brian Denton Davis has always had a sharp memory. He never forgets a face, has a vocabulary that would put the dictionary to shame, and can quickly master just about any instrument with a keyboard. He can also remember a time as a young boy when he would visit neighbors down the road, walking a…
