Mark your calendars, clear out your attics, and keep some cash in your pocket just in case — the World’s Longest Yard Sale rolls in just a week from now. The sale stretches over 690 miles along U.S. Highway 127 from » Read More
Little Mole Country Club Opens Under New Ownership The familiar green expanse of our longtime community course is being transformed under new leadership. Now rebranded as Little Mole Country Club, the course is entering a new era with a focus on family » Read More
Rob Hammond’s Journey from Camper to Town Leader In the town of Mentone, Alabama, Rob Hammond is more than just a public official. He’s a steward of the town’s past, present, and future. And his story begins, fittingly, at a summer » Read More
Shigley Amphitheater on Moon Lake Campus will Host Free Concert Series Something new is happening on the mountain this summer. Mentone Americana Nights is a free concert series bringing live music to the Shigley Amphitheater on Moon Lake Campus. On the » Read More
Henagar to Take Over Garbage Collection in Mentone and Surrounding Areas July 1 Beginning July 1, the City of Henagar will assume responsibility for garbage collection services for Mentone and much of northern DeKalb County. The change is part of a » Read More
Curious about what life was like in Mentone in the 1940s and 1950s? Just ask Gerald Bailey. Gerald was born and raised here, and when he looks back on his early years, he does so with affection, but also with a » Read More
Jacksonville State University has a clear message for those concerned about the future of the Canyon Center. Following news that the National Park Service lease for a portion of the building will be terminated at the end of the year, JSU » Read More
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Art lovers, foodies, and supporters of arts education should get ready for one of the best nights of the year. Camp Alpine is the site of the much-anticipated Taste of the Mountain and » Read More
Art Crawl and Holiday Open House To Highlight Local Artists and Businesses A new event will join a long-running tradition when Mentone hosts its Christmas festivities on Saturday, December 14. The first Mentone Art Crawl and Holiday Open House will begin » Read More
One of Mentone’s residents is in a rarified group. Helen Coutu turned 100 last September (“It was just a day,” she says dryly). Not only is she sharp as a tack, but she doesn’t look her age. Her skin is smooth » Read More