This spring, as I watched my son play barefoot in puddles, hike muddy trails with wide eyes, and laugh with friends as they played in the rain (an ungodly amount this year and surely record-breaking), I was reminded of just how » Read More
On June 6, Mentone said goodbye to someone who had been part of the town’s fabric for a long while. Thomas Walter “Walt” Pullen, 76, passed away at his home. Born here in 1948 to Bill and Grace Pullen, Walt was » Read More
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Memory loss that disrupts daily life. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned » Read More
The cadence of the Marine platoon rang out in the summer sun. Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, home to hundreds of soldiers and their families, came alive with the 4th of July ceremonies about to unfold. The bleachers were filled with excited » Read More
If you think bears have been in the news more than usual lately, you’re right. Early summer usually brings a bumper crop of news stories about bears appearing in places they’re not typically seen, from backyards and suburban streets to residential » Read More
It was the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus who is credited with saying, “You cannot step into the same river twice, for it is not the same river and you are not the same man.” Indeed, unlike a lake or pond (or » Read More
As I work on my column for the July issue of The Groundhog, the forecast shows a stretch of several dry days. We haven’t seen that in a while. I can’t remember a year when we’ve seen this much rain and » 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