We are entering what, for many people, is the best time of the year. It’s been such a hot summer — and as I write this we’re still looking at some 90-degree days ahead of us. With fall comes cooler temperatures, » Read More
What better way to strengthen America’s global partnerships than with a conversation over Moon’s tomato pie at The Wildflower Cafe? In July, I welcomed Congressman Robert Aderholt and his wife, Caroline, to Mentone, along with his communications director Carson Clark and » Read More
Mentone’s citizens, businesses, and visitors heard some great news last month. As you’ll read elsewhere in this issue, our fire department received funding from the Alabama Forestry Commission to help build a new fire hall in the heart of town. Our » Read More
A day to remember Hopefully June 18, 2024, will long be remembered as a pivotal day in the life of Mentone. Many of our citizens gathered at the historic Moon Lake School to celebrate the new Sculpture Garden, and while there » Read More
Being part of a rural community is such a blessing, despite the challenges these areas face. That’s why I’m excited about some projects taking shape that will spell real progress for Mentone, Lookout Mountain, and all of DeKalb County. As we » Read More