Award-winning Alabama Living is the official publication of the state's electric cooperatives.
Big thanks to the volunteer crews at Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative and Covington Electric Cooperative, Inc. who worked on the NRECA International project! These crews braved the heat and rough terrain to bring electricity to an unserved area near Jalapa, Guatemala. Click the link below to read more on the story!
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/bringing-power-to-guatemala/
What could AI and VR mean for electric co-ops? Click the link below to take a peek at the possible improvements that artificial intelligence and virtual reality could bring to our co-ops!
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/what-could-ai-and-vr-mean-for-electric-co-ops/
In July 2019, for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the moon, we asked our readers to tell us their memories of that landmark day. Today, we revisit those memories and invite you to share yours as well in the comments!
Alabamians who were alive on July 20, 1969 generally have no problem remembering where they were when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. Many of our
Check out these events in Clanton, Winfield and Cullman this weekend!
Joe Hobby Comedian - Writer takes his granddaughter for a ride in his classic '67 Mustang in this month’s magazine! RIde along with them in "The Princess and the Pony."
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/the-princess-and-the-pony/
In the heart of Foley, Alabama’s Heritage Park, stands the Foley Railroad Museum and Model Train Exhibit. Click the link below to read all about the incredible history of Foley and exactly how the train depot came to be. 🚂 Foley Railroad Museum & Model Train Exhibit Visit Foley Alabama
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/the-little-depot-that-could/
According to the CDC, lighting kills about 20 American’s each year and injures many others. Read all about the danger’s and statistics of lightning in this month’s magazine or by clicking the link below! ⚡️
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/flash-danger-lightning-can-hit-anyone-anywhere-at-any-time/
These fried chicken sliders with lemony sugar snap pea slaw have our mouth watering! Thanks for the recipe Anna Lynn Mullican from Joe Wheeler EMC! 👩🍳🍽
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/simple-summer-sandwiches/
The National Garden Bureau has named 2024 as the year of the squash and now is the time to plant! Click the link below to read our July garden tips and the history of one of the most popular and prolific garden plants of all, squash!🌱
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/squash-rules/
We cannot get enough of Mural City Coffee Company in historic downtown Dothan, AL! This beautifully preserved historic building has on-site roasted coffee beans, tea, lattes, espressos, merchandise and more! Click the link below to read all about this preservation success story!☕ Visit Dothan
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/brewing-up-success-in-a-historic-dothan-building/
We love and support our Alabama-grown produce!
It's Sweet Grown Alabama Day!
Be sure to support local farms, stores, and restaurants today. Look for the Sweet Grown Alabama label and enjoy fresh, home-grown goodness! 🌾🍅🥛
Find your local growers to visit today at www.SweetGrownAlabama.org.
Check out Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, one of our tourism partners! 🧳
Check out these events happening around Alabama this weekend!
Blueberry Falls Farm Berlin Farmers Market
The dog days of summer are in full swing, and it’s ruff out there. Here’s day 4 of our tips to help you keep cool (and summer bills in check!)🐶☀️
When replacing appliances and electronics, purchase ENERGY STAR-rated models.
Wow! Congratulations to this talented 14-year-old from Alabama! We'll be rooting for you, Reid!
Montgomery teen Reid Wilson sang his way to the Golden Buzzer on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”
The dog days of summer are in full swing, and it’s ruff out there. Here is day 3 of our tips to help you keep cool (and summer bills in check!)🐶☀️
Unplug electronics to save energy and spend some one-on-one time with your furry friend.
Plan a trip to the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park! 🧳
https://www.ussalabama.com
It’s picking time in Alabama! Submit your harvest-themed photo for the August magazine by clicking the link below!🚜🌽
https://alabamaliving.coop/submit-photo/
The dog days of summer are in full swing, and it’s ruff out there. Here’s day 2 of our tips to help you keep cool (and summer bills in check!)🐶☀️
Block heat gain by closing window coverings during the day. 🪟
The dog days of summer are in full swing, and it’s ruff out there. This week, we’ll be sharing a few tips to help you keep cool (and summer energy bills in check!)☀️🐶
Use fans to stay a few degrees cooler. Remember to bump up the thermostat to save!
Check out the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series, one of our tourism partners! 🎣
https://fishalabama.org
We hope all of our readers (and their pets) are staying cool during these dog days of summer! 🐶☀️
Dive into our July cover story about calm water paddling across Alabama! From paddle boards to canoes and kayaks, click the link below to learn all about the 650 miles of navigable waterways on the Alabama Scenic River Trail! 🛶 Alabama Scenic River Trail
https://alabamaliving.coop/articles/taking-it-easy/
Pardon us while we brag just a little bit, but we are proud to announce that Alabama Living has won several national magazine awards! In the recent Cooperative Communicators Association competition, the magazine's communications department won First Place in Member Publications in its budget category. "The issues were a terrific blend of news, features and service pieces that engage the readers and meet the stated objectives," the judges said in their comments. And we're proud that our writer Emmett Burnett took two awards for his features on jellyfish in July 2023 and pickleball in February 2023, and photographer Julie Bennett and Creative Director Mark Stephenson won awards for their pickleball cover. The CCA is a national organization of more than 350 cooperative communicators in agriculture, electric and service industries in the U.S., England and Canada.
Treat yourself to a visit to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, one of our tourism partners! 🧳🎼
Our offices will be closed Thursday, July4, in observation of Independence Day. Wishing all our members a safe and happy Fourth of July!🇺🇸
Who's got watermelon on the menu for the 4th? Our friends at the Alabama Extension have some good tips for picking the perfect watermelon for your Independence Day celebration!
Check out these events and Independence Day celebrations across the state! Smith Lake Park Landmark Park Spirit of America Festival Headland Area Chamber of Commerce City of Prattville, Alabama Government Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Lots of events coming up around the state of Alabama in celebration of Independence Day! Check in for more events throughout the week! 🇺🇸 2024 Rehobeth Red White & Boom Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Alabama's largest lake is in the spotlight this month! Read about all the different ways you can enjoy Lake Guntersville State Park-Alabama and City Harbor at Lake Guntersville in this month's issue!
(First in a series on Alabama’s lakes)
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Looking for easy ways to celebrate Earth Day? Here are a few ideas! Happy #Earth Day
The story behind a zkano socks design! #zkano #socks
Please stay safe during the colder weather. #SpaceHeaterSafety
Did you catch our commercial for Alabama's electric cooperatives last week during the AHSAA Super 7 Playoffs on Alabama Public Television? We are proud to be empowering lives and empowering communities.
There's still time to order "The Best of Hardy Jackson's Alabama" for Christmas! Even Hardy Jackson has his copy and says it would make a dandy gift! You can order right on our website: https://alabamaliving.coop/ #giftideas2023 #bookgifts
Wishing our readers near and far a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you!
Do you have a great photo or video of your local team? Did you capture the crowd celebrating that amazing touchdown? The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama need your photos & videos for a commercial airing on APT during the ASHAA Super 7 Championships. This touchdown was submitted by Danny Weston. Upload your photos and videos here: bit.ly/AlaLivingSFS
Brooke at The Buttered Home has a great side dish for your Thanksgiving meal - Skillet-Fried Cream Corn! The best part is you can use store-bought corn and it's still delicious! #thanksgivingdinner #ThanksgivingRecipes
Get your chips ready because Brooke at The Buttered Home has your tailgate Saturday covered with this easy and delicious Sausage Dip! Yes, please!
Dining al fresco at this Lake Martin restaurant is definitely worth the drive! Two Hawks The Landing at Parker Creek
Celebrating the people, places and things of our great state.
