As the Alabama Legislature prepares to begin its 2026 session, Alabama Living asked Alabama Rural Electric Association Chief Operating Officer Sean Strickler, who has worked in governmental relations for more than 30 years, to talk about why it’s vital that our cooperatives have a voice at...
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By Allison Law Many Alabamians don’t realize that one of our House members, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, holds a committee chairmanship with tremendous influence. Rogers, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee since 2023, says it is, in his view, the most powerful committee...
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By Todd Stacy, publisher of Alabama Daily News and host of “Capitol Journal” on APT. It’s that time of year again! The Alabama Legislature is back in session (the 2026 session opens Jan. 13).  In election years, the session starts earlier than normal in January....
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Worth the Drive

Electric Cooperatives

Since 1936 electric co-ops have built 2.5 million miles of power lines across rural America – long enough to reach from the earth to the moon five and a half times.

From booming suburbs to remote rural farming communities, Alabama’s electric cooperatives are energy providers and engines of economic development. Statewide, electric cooperatives serve more than 1 million Alabamians in their homes, businesses, farms and schools. Their coverage spans approximately 70% of Alabama’s landmass.

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Worth The Drive: Stacey’s Cafe

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123 W. Washington St.
Demopolis, AL 36732
334-654-5120
Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m
Sunday–Friday
Menu updates are available on the
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Outdoor

Duck Blind Options

Periodic moving keeps waterfowl guessing in late season By the time migrating waterfowl reach Alabama, they know how to spot anything out of the ordinary.

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Anglers Can Face Winter

With the Right Baits, Gear – and Perseverance  In Alabama, anglers can fish all year long, mostly in relatively good weather, but even the Heart of

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Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden:

Why Soil Testing Matters in Alabama Landscapes If you’ve ever planted a garden or landscaped your yard and wondered why some plants thrive while others

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Managing Invasive Species

The Gifts that Keep on Giving  Winter in Alabama may seem like a time of rest for the landscape, but for landowners and conservationists, it’s

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