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How many Alabamians answer a 10-question survey in the next few months could vastly shape the political future of Pike and Crenshaw counties as officials conduct the 2020 census. Congress has organized a census every 10 years since 1790, and…

Though spring can bring several severe weather threats, some attention to detail can help South Alabama Electric Cooperative members weather the storms. “Preparedness includes thinking about the things you wouldn’t normally think about,” says Elliott Jones, Crenshaw County’s Emergency Management…

Most of our members probably don’t spend much time thinking about where their power originates as long as it works when they need it. But at South Alabama Electric Cooperative, understanding the generation sources is key to our mission of…

Though winters in southern Alabama tend to be mild, sometimes extreme temperatures impact the area — leading to increased power usage for residents. The resulting increased energy consumption can add up quickly on a monthly bill, but South Alabama Electric…

In 2013, Steven Kilcrease had a decision to make. After 18 years of teaching and coaching at high schools across the state, he and his family found themselves ready to return home to South Alabama. But, there was a problem.…

Today’s farmers face a variety of challenges, but a new group is working to make sure reaching retailers and customers isn’t one of them. Sweet Grown Alabama is a nonprofit foundation formed with the goal of helping farmers across the…

Wayne Farms had a few things on its wish list when it came to choosing a home for a major plant expansion in 2017. It had to be somewhere the poultry producer had an established presence, access to transportation and…

All of us at City Hall would like to wish the citizens of Brundidge a merry Christmas. Thank you for helping us make 2019 another wonderful year. We hope everyone takes a moment during this busy holiday season to appreciate…

As a not-for-profit utility, South Alabama Electric Cooperative puts our members first in everything we do. One way we do that is by returning unused funds to members through the capital credits program. This year, SAEC is returning nearly $1.6…

The humming of 37 engines radiates across the pole yard each morning as South Alabama Electric Cooperative linemen prepare for another day of service. The fleet of vehicles includes bucket trucks, digger trucks, pickups and SUVs. “Those trucks make our…