We’ve been spoiled most of the summer with rainy days, cloud cover, and highs in the 70s and low 80s. But today when I walked outside, I realized that luck might have run out. Corn is high, and so are the » Read More
The Valley Head Area Women’s Club awarded two scholarships to the Valley Head High School Class of 2026. This year, the scholarships were increased in memory of JoAnn Phillips to a total value of $800 each and can be used for » Read More
I decided to give you all a brief history lesson on our beautiful town this month. I even discovered a new fact or two myself. Valley Head was officially incorporated in 1922 and continues to thrive as a town. It comprises » Read More
A stroll around the gallery at the arts center is always inspiring. But locals and visitors can also take in cool bits of Mentone’s past and lots of area information sprinkled throughout the center. A vintage sign invites visitors to ask about » Read More
Music for the People: Summer Music Series The Little River Arts Council’s Summer Music Series concludes Saturday, Aug. 15, from 6–9 p.m. at the Mentone Inn’s Linger Longer Pavilion with a little Broadway and a lot of rock & roll! The » Read More
Over five years ago, the call went out for anyone who wanted to play Mah-Jongg at the library in Mentone. We started with six folks who were new to the game, and have now grown to over 40 participants. Some live » Read More
On Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m., Jim Baggett of the Alabama Historical Association will present a program titled, “John Wilkes Booth in Alabama.” More than four years before murdering President Abraham Lincoln, the actor John Wilkes Booth performed in Montgomery » Read More
Renowned Alabama meteorologist James Spann will visit Mentone on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. The location of his talk has been changed to the Moon Lake Baptist Church fellowship hall next door to accommodate a larger audience. Spann is the » Read More
Rhododendron Garden Club member Helen Allen shared the joys, triumphs, challenges, and trials in perfecting her rainwater catchment system. It supplies water to her house in addition to another system used to water the garden. She explained how the designs came » Read More
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