Mexican restaurant opens in Millen

The Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the El Valle Mexican restaurant located on Gray Street. From left, are Claudette Sasser, chamber director; Paula Herrington, chamber executive director; owners, Ave Maria Vasquez and Jose Vasquez; and at far right, Steve Burke, chamber president; and Diane Wade, chamber director. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)