By Maria Shockley “I am Miss America!” I said as I stood on the porch of my parents’ newly purchased home, surrounded by my childhood gang on tricycles and bikes. I proudly held a salute to the sky. We were free » Read More
Long-time board member Chuck Lawley retired in December from the North Lookout Mountain Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Joseph Lee (right) presented him a plaque for his tremendous contributions to the department and to the community it serves. Thank you, Chuck, for sharing » Read More
Members of the Hannah White Arnett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution presented a children’s book, “The Interactive Constitution,” to librarian Anne McLeod at the Moon Lake Library in December. The book presentation was on behalf of the Mentone Ukes, who » Read More
The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program is seeking applicants 55 and older for part-time work and paid job training opportunities. The program has 48 openings across DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, and Marshall counties, » Read More
The food pantry at St. Joseph’s asks for support in serving those most in need. This ministry provides essential nourishment to local families who may be struggling to make ends meet, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. Donations » Read More
If you’ve ever thought art wasn’t possible for you because it’s too difficult or you worried about cost, this workshop is for you. I believe creativity should be accessible to all, which is why I’m offering a free Creativity Workshop. I » Read More
This is the fifth in a series of articles on regenerative agriculture, featuring local residents involved in the movement. My father was a child of the Great Depression. He learned early on that you had to make do with what you » Read More
At our home here in Mentone, for the past three years, we have hosted a small brown bat we have affectionately named Betty Bat. Why Betty, a girl’s name? She lives alone and takes care of herself all summer and winter » Read More
This November, audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience “Speak of Me As I Am,” a powerful one-man musical tribute to the legendary Paul Robeson, performed by acclaimed basso profundo singer KB Solomon. Two performances are planned: Friday, Nov. 7, » Read More
When most people think of groundhogs, they think of Punxsutawney Phil in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, who is supposed to be able to do long-term weather forecasts. Impressive as that is, you can use your imagination and find even more interesting talents » Read More