Speak Up: Allen to headline Bettie James Fest in Milton

After recently posting on his Facebook page that he was looking to play a concert in his hometown of Milton, it looks like Jimmie Allen has gotten his wish.

It was announced Monday that Mr. Allen will headline the first Bettie James Fest on Aug. 7 at Milton’s Hudson Fields. The recently named Academy of Country Music Best New Male Artist of the Year released the EP “Bettie James” in 2020. The seven-track record is named after his late father, James Allen, and his grandmother, Bettie Snead.

• He should do June Jam. — Karen Baynum

• Tell Mr. Allen he can come play in my backyard in Milton. — Kelly Wehr-Hynes

• When can we buy tickets? — Cinthia Shoemaker

• Cinthia Shoemaker: Friday, May 21, 10 a.m. — LeeAnn Sears

• It’s so wonderful to have a nationally recognized star remember his roots. — Michel Reynolds

• Jimmy didn’t forget his “raisin’.” — Marsha Wethington

• This man is a blessing, raised so much money for a fallen hero! God bless you, Jimmie Allen. — Faith Evans

Supporters push for $15 minimum wage in Delaware, continued

With employees making a $15 hourly wage, there’s less staff turnover and retraining needed.

That’s according to Canalside Inn owner Kristen Deptula, who currently pays five workers what some want to see as Delaware’s minimum wage by 2025. Also, the Rehoboth Beach business owner believes higher-paid employees are more likely to spend money. If Senate Bill 15 with Senate Amendment 1 becomes law, the hourly minimum wage would increase from $9.25 to $10.50 on Jan. 1, 2022, followed by yearly increases to $11.75, $13.25 and $15 from 2023-25.

• This is only needed in a blue state. — Bob Hice

• It’s the law in red states. Almost all other states have some sort of protection. — Dale Bert

• Why are we even talking about politics with our employer? — Rose Redman
• Just doing that now? Should have been a law a long time ago. — Paul Giery
• How did it take this long? Why would that even effect your ability to work? — Jaden Blondin