Young explorers are invited to learn, play, and earn a badge through the Alabama State Parks’ Junior Ranger Program. Designed to be fun, educational, and hands-on, the program encourages kids to explore nature, learn about wildlife and conservation, and develop a » Read More
We’ve begun a culinary tradition in Mentone each February: The Groundhog Day Celebration Crock-Pot Cook-Off. Thanks to the Rhododendron Garden Club, the contest is well organized and quite exciting! This year’s judging panel, Valley Head Mayor Karen Vest, Fire Chief Joseph » Read More
Health fraud scams refer to products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure diseases but are not proven safe and effective for those uses. These scams may be promoted in magazine ads, TV commercials and infomercials, or promoted by talk radio » Read More
This is the fifth in a series of articles describing the 12 military flags at Legionnaire Park. The United States Navy Seabees, formally known as the Naval Construction Battalions, are renowned for their unique role in building and fighting as » Read More
We have now published the Town of Valley Head’s new website, valleyheadofficial.com. Be sure to visit our beautiful new site and give us any feedback you may have or suggestions for any additional content. The new Facebook page is also live, » Read More
With the promise of spring just around the corner, the Mentone Arts Center is filling in our calendar for classes and musical events. We kick off the month as tickets go on sale March 1 for the return of one of » Read More
March brings fresh colors of the season from our newest Make Your Mark on Mentone mural. This spring’s featured artist is Jacqui Cooper Morgan of Oxford, Alabama, an ER nurse and artist known for expressive florals, whimsical animals, and vibrant abstracts. Her mural, inspired » Read More
My father was from Winston County in Northwest Alabama. He was one of eight siblings in a typical rural farming community. By finishing high school, he became a rarity in his family. But there were limited opportunities for getting out of » Read More
Book clubs have become increasingly popular in recent years. Schools use them to encourage students to engage with literature. My neighborhood in Athens, Georgia, had its own Sunday afternoon book club, complete with wine and snacks. The new local independent bookstore » Read More
The Rhododendron Garden Club (RGC) was formed over 50 years ago by a group of dedicated women whose goal was to preserve and promote the beauty of Mentone. Both Mentone and the RGC have experienced the challenges of growth and changes » Read More