County school board continues school year preparations
At the regular meeting of Randolph County Board last week, the board approved a number of personnel actions and policies that will go into effect in the new school year. In personnel actions, the board approved: • Accept the resignation of Leslie Motley, Special Education Teacher, Wedowee Elementary School, effective immediately. • Accept the resignation…
Read MoreAsher Landon Thompson, infant
(WEDOWEE) Asher Landon Thompson, newborn, of Wedowee, was born on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and passed away on Tuesday, June 24, in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be held at Benefield Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 30. Asher is survived by his parents, Kyle Thompson and Ansley Pike; paternal grandparents, Joel and…
Read MorePatterson-Hicks will not seek reelection as Roanoke mayor
Melton, Whaley among four in mayoral race by Tim Altork and Tanner Huey Roanoke mayor Jill Patterson-Hicks will not seek a second term in the upcoming municipal elections. And the Roanoke City Council will have at leat two new members following the upcoming August election. Those are the biggest developments from the finalized list of…
Read MoreRoanoke’s Gibbs recognized for 50 years as funeral director
Randy Gibbs of Roanoke was honored at the President’s Banquet of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association’s 138th Convention at Point Clear on June 17. He was awarded a pin and certificate commemorating 50 years of service as a funeral director. Randy began his career at Wynn Funeral Home in Bowdon, Ga., and worked for several…
Read MoreCounty 911 Board shares list of duties
At last week’s meeting of Randolph County 911 Board, Director Kelly Edwards gave each board member a copy of all the responsibilities of 911 and the dispatchers. Edwards wanted the public know that there is more to 911 than just receiving emergency calls. Randolph County Sheriff’s Department House and manage warrants Maintain a digital database…
Read MoreRoanoke Police and RCSO reports
Incidents •Financial exploitation of the elderly was reported on June 13. A suspect was named. • A complainant reported on June 13 that she borrowed cash from someone and was told by a clerk at a convenience store, and then a bank employee, that it is counterfeit. • Squatters were reported on June 14 at…
Read MorePeggy Beasley
(ROANOKE) Peggy Beasley, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 89 at Roanoke Health Care. Born on Feb. 15, 1936, in Chambers County, Peggy was the daughter of the late John Beasley and Lula Rae Turner Beasley. Peggy was employed for over…
Read MoreSherre June Waller Sorrell
(WEDOWEE) A celebration of life for Sherre June Waller Sorrell, 78, of Wedowee will be at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Roanoke, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Sherre passed away Monday, June 23, at Lineville Health & Rehab. A native of the Broughton community near Roanoke, Sherre was born Oct. 7, 1946, daughter…
Read MoreRCSO deputy Watkins going to Romania with National Guard
Randolph County Sheriff’s deputy Derek Watkins recently presented his superiors in the sheriff’s department with a Patriots Award for their willingness to cooperate with his schedule as a member of the Alabama National Guard. Last week that willingness to cooperate was put into action. Watkins was called into active duty with the 214th Military Police…
Read MoreAuslin’s Chapel VFD receives grant for gear
The Auslin’s Chapel VFD received a grant from the Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) council in 2025 to purchase replacement Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their volunteers. The Coosa Valley RC&D Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to enhance the environment and quality of life, and foster economic and community growth within Calhoun,…
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