"This is all part of downtown revitalization for the town of Altavista," said Mayor Reggie Bennett. "We’re doing it not just for the town but for our citizens so that they can have a place to go ...

Altavista Vice Mayor Reggie Bennett said the chamber just didn't have enough volunteers, and the chamber's website says they saw a waning interest in chamber activities.

After 32 years in prison, Reggie Bennett is looking forward to the simple things. Sitting at his mom's kitchen table and eating her home-cooked food. Being a grandfather to the five grandchildren ...