August 28: An Introduction to Beekeeping Class Taught by Stephen (Steve) Miller, this three-hour introductory course will explain the basics of beekeeping. Participants will get an overview of materials needed, the social structure and hierarchy of a colony, and more. The » Read More
By Sarah J. Mills-Bailey The Lookout Performing Arts Company (formerly Mentone Springs Performing Arts Studios) recently concluded its inaugural weeklong summer theater camp. Fifteen children, ages 6–14, from Mentone; Fort Payne; Tuscaloosa; Richmond, Virgina; and beyond gathered for a five-day musical » Read More
Mentone resident Mary Shurett has been named the 2026 recipient of the Rotary Rose Award, the Rotary Club of Fort Payne’s highest honor recognizing exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to community. Unique to the Fort Payne Rotary Club, the award celebrates » Read More
The DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host a “Lunch & Learn” program on Thursday, August 6, at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds Meeting Hall at 151 18th St. NE in Fort Payne. Hana Berres with the Jefferson County Commission Department of Roads and Transportation » Read More
By Paul Oliver On May 10, 2024, I finally fully retired from the medical field. I had been working in hospitals since 1976. I had always worked at least 50% of weekends and sometimes even more. Nevertheless, you would think that » Read More
A celebration of song, friendship, and Patsy Cline awaits this summer at the NACC Theatre Department. Join us for eight nights of country music, live band performances, and storytelling fun as we bring the classic jukebox musical “Always...Patsy Cline” back to » Read More
Norman Allison Baker, longtime Mentone resident, passed away last May. Mr. Baker was born in 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island. He and his wife, Liz, have for years given their time as volunteers in various capacities. He attended East Providence High » Read More
By Emmye Tolbert Wilson Being a millennial and growing up during the dot-com boom, I found myself constantly seeking the perfect image, the perfect life, and the feeling of being seen as significant. In high school, we created our very own » Read More
By Jessica Barkley-Battles On May 9, Scouts and leaders from three local troops within the Greater Alabama Council joined forces at the beautiful, historic, and sacred Manitou Cave in Fort Payne to perform a service project on the grounds surrounding » Read More
By Mentone Resident Thomas Hayes Everyone has a story. Sometimes few people, even those close to you, know the story. That was the case with Andrew Wilfred Abram, Sr. (my Uncle Andy). Born in 1920 in Pittsburgh, he was a humble, » Read More