Family, friends and city officials gathered recently for a sign renaming ceremony to honor Ariton native Big Mama Thornton. Back row, from left, Ben Key, Ethan Key, Benjamin Key, City Councilman Ulysses Lithner, Mayor David Walsh; front row, from left, Florence Copeland, Grace Rollins, Jean Carmichael, City Clerk Jackie Danner, City Councilwoman Rhonda Peters and Lenoria Key. (contributed)