Wednesday morning at 8:20 am, workers removed the Confederate battle flag which stood at the foot of the confederate memorial on the state Capitol grounds. Shortly thereafter, Governor Bentley told al.com,…
Month: June 2015
Grammy Award Winner Norman Blake to Perform During the 2015 Fort Payne Alabama's Boom Days Heritage Celebration
FORT PAYNE, AL – Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Norman Blake is perhaps best known as one of the most prominent acoustic guitar flatpickers in the world. Among the several instruments he plays,…
"Opposing Gambling Legislation Protects Gambling Interests, Not The People"
Last week, Gov. Bentley announced that he would not include any gambling proposals in the call for a special legislative session later this year. I believe Gov. Bentley is wrong to…
Prickly Paths
Who knew there were so many types of cactus in the world? I didn’t, but I found that out in Phoenix, Arizona when I had a few minutes to explore the…
Fort Payne Chamber Chatter
Many entrepreneurs stop by the Chamber seeking advice on how to start a new business. They have great ideas about their goods or services. However, a plan on how to finance,…
Rainsville Chamber Outlines Freedom Fest
Access to the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center’s air-conditioned spaces will be less than 60 paces from the primary places where all the action will be during the Rainsville Freedom Fest on…
2015 Legislative Session Review
As the 2015 Legislative Session wraps up, here is a highlight reel of what went on in Montgomery this spring. Education Budget – For the first time in many years, the…
Two Council Members Walk into a Meeting...
The Rainsville City Council prepped for Freedom Fest on Monday night with their own fireworks show. There's been tension between Council members Melissa Ledbetter, Joey Graham and Mayor Nick Jones. That…