Kurt Wenner’s 3-D chalk art, Flying Carpet, Corpus Domini, Bettona, Italy Music for the People: Henri’s Notion and Mustang String Band Saturday, Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m. A mix of traditional Celtic and American music, with original tunes reflective of » Read More
The Wal-Mart parking lot is way too crowded for me in August! Shopping carts overflow with back-to-school items, including new shoes, a nice first-day outfit, or a gift for the teacher. Shelves are crammed with colorful backpacks, pencils, crayons, notebooks, and » Read More
Medicare covers home health services under Part A and/or Part B. Medicare also covers medically necessary part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care. A doctor or healthcare provider must order your care, and a Medicare-certified home health agency must provide it. Your » Read More
Mentone and its surrounding communities are blessed with people who want to make a difference. The fact that you’re reading this newspaper means you are interested and invested in sustaining the quality of life here. There are always opportunities to give » Read More
I understand that change is inevitable, but how you change is not. I have been here a long time and really know what Mentone means to all that are homegrown. Mentone is not a magical place. It is a place that » Read More
I have a great memory of becoming ill when I was a child, maybe seven years old. Yes, that’s strange, so you are due a bit of an explanation. My mother’s dear friend and bridge partner – I called her Mrs. » 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
Sponsors needed to continue success of event, set for Oct. 19 The Town of Mentone and citizen volunteers are building on last year’s success to host the second Mentone Fall Festival. Businesses, individuals, and organizations are encouraged to support the event » Read More
If community support exists for college courses at Moon Lake, the historic school may have more exciting news in its future. Northeast Alabama Community College announced last month that four classes will be offered at the campus for the fall semester. » Read More
Citizens of Mentone and the surrounding communities are one step closer to a new fire station, thanks to careful planning and a substantial grant from the State of Alabama. Alabama Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission visited » Read More