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Annual Trek to State Capital a Fun Learning Experience South Alabama Electric Cooperative believes in teaching today’s youth how the electric industry works, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions and develop the leadership skills needed to shape…
General Manager’s Message – November 2024
Honoring Dad “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” — Exodus 20:12 The greatest veteran I know is Lt. Col. Joseph W. Bailey, retired. So,…
Growing Alabama
A joint effort by South Alabama Electric Cooperative (SAEC) and Troy Bank and Trust is helping to make a 188-acre industrial park in Brundidge more attractive to businesses. While several companies have looked at the North Industrial Park, none have…
General Manager’s Message – October 2024
Exercise Your Right Do you remember the first time you had the privilege to vote? I do. My first presidential vote was when we had a man in the White House who was a good old Southern boy who could farm…
Musical Legacy
Twice a year, bluegrass musicians and fans arrive at Ole Rex’s Pickin Park in the small community of Henderson. Campers set up in the allotted RV spaces surrounding the covered stage that’s attached to what was once a 1-room schoolhouse.…
SAEC Recognized for High Member Satisfaction
South Alabama Electric Cooperative has been recognized by Touchstone Energy as a member cooperative that received 1 of the top 5 scores in member satisfaction for energy utility services among all cooperatives participating in a quarterly measurement. In the second…
Pioneer Days Museum Preserves the Past With Exhibits, Historic Structures
As vehicles on U.S. 231 speed past just outside its gate, the Pioneer Museum of Alabama in Troy gives a peek at history to those willing to slow down a bit. Over its 53 years, the museum has hosted school…
General Manager’s Message – September 2024
Let’s Go to Buc-Ee’s Have you ever visited a Buc-ee’s? The chain was founded in Texas in 1982 with a simple concept: clean restrooms, friendly service, and a lot of options. They claim to have the world’s largest convenience store…
Lessons From the National Youth Tour
For 17-year-olds Savannah Edgar and Joy Schwarte, the National Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., was a chance to visit national monuments, historic locations, and museums. They learned about history and themselves. The students represented South Alabama Electric Cooperative (SAEC) during…
General Manager’s Message – August 2024
When I think about total contentment, I close my eyes and go back to years ago and fishing trips with my grandaddy, Raif Wilson. I can picture sitting in the front of 1 of his Jon boats while we fished the…