MONTEVALLO – Locals will have the opportunity to enjoy a night of Mardi Gras activities while also supporting Montevallo Main Street during the organization’s inaugural Monte Gras Ball.

Venture capitalists faced a tricky crosscurrent of trends last year that required them to balance a dearth of exit opportunities with a continued investing frenzy for artificial intelligence startups.

Artist Brenton Weaver, 38, decided to start the business with his fiancée, Angelica (Angel) Black, 36, after departing from nearby Black Ball Tattoo earlier in 2024. "Part of our motivation to ...