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Golden Deeds
Rhodes Brothers Are Renowned for Philanthropy, Fun & Camp Stew Hosting a fish fry for 100 guests might be a daunting endeavor for some folks, but not for brothers Carroll and Danny Rhodes. They say it’s an energizing rite of…
Knowledge Is Power
Texts Help Members Track Their Usage South Alabama Electric Cooperative (SAEC) wants members to have as much information as possible to manage their home’s energy use. So, earlier this year, the cooperative began sending members a daily text notification about…
General Manager’s Message – March 2026
Friendly Advice This time of the year is like starting with a clean sheet of paper. Nature blossoms with new growth. Fruit trees begin to bloom with an array of colors. We start planting gardens and flowers in our yards.…
Employee Q&A: Jaiden Trawick
Jaiden Trawick Enjoys the Responsibility & Constant Change in Technology Role Technology constantly evolves, and that is what Jaiden Trawick likes about his job as an information technology specialist at South Alabama Electric Cooperative (SAEC). Hired in May 2024, Trawick…
High Marks
Goshen Agriscience Teacher Honored With Milken Educator Award When Goshen High School agriscience teacher Christian Stanley was told he was needed for an assembly, his first thought was that the school’s Agriscience Academy was receiving recognition. He had no inkling…
General Manager’s Message – February 2026
The Next Chapter Well, the college football season is over. The Alabama deer season is fast closing. But it’s still winter, so what else is there to do? For romantic guys like me, you need to turn your focus to…
General Manager’s Message – January 2026
Think About It A new year serving the members of South Alabama Electric Cooperative has begun. The older I get, the faster the years seem to pass. As a young lad in 1966, the first season of “Star Trek” aired…
Glass Heritage
Family-Owned Adams’ Glass Studio Evolves From Selling Pecans to Art The craft behind stained-glass art hasn’t changed much over the years. There are water jet machines for cutting repetitive pieces or making more difficult cuts, and software makes it easier…
Warming Up
Keep Efficiency in Mind During Colder Months Winter may not last as long in South Alabama, but that’s no reason to disregard energy efficiency during the cold months, especially when it saves you money. Follow these tips to stay warm…
Ready To Serve
Lowery Honored by Appointment to SAEC Board Like most people, David Lowery never really thought about how electricity gets to his home until he was approached to serve as a member of the South Alabama Electric Cooperative (SAEC) Board of…