Handley, Woodland swept in first round
Woodland was competitive in its opening-round playoff series at University Charter in Livingston Thursday, but the Bobcats just couldn’t muster enough offense and fell in two games by scores of 5-1 and 7-3. Woodland managed just two hits in the first game and fell behind 5-0 before scoring a run in the seventh inning. Paxton…
Read MoreWedowee Middle School unveils new playground
Thursday was a day of great blessing at Wedowee Elementary and Wedowee Middle School. The schools opened their new playground with a ribbon cutting that was enjoyed by students and faculty. This playground was made possible by the generous donations and hard work of Mr. Scott and Mrs. Heather Singleton and family. Their daughter Madison…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff and Roanoke Police reports
On Friday morning, a driver on Highway 48, east of Woodland, saw two children in their pajamas walking on the side of the highway. She said a fully-loaded log truck had to swerve and blow the horn, sending the children into the ditch. The witness stopped and put the children in her vehicle while she…
Read MoreSU adds cosmetology program at Wadley campus
Southern Union State Community College has announced the expansion of its Cosmetology program to the Wadley Campus beginning Fall 2025. As one of the college’s longest standing and most successful career programs, this expansion reflects Southern Union’s continued commitment to providing accessible, high-quality career training across all campuses. “The Cosmetology program has long been a…
Read MoreJames A. ‘Jimmy’ Barnes
(ROANOKE) James A. “Jimmy” Barnes, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga., after a courageous journey with illness. Jimmy was born on Sept. 7, 1939, in Five Points, Al. He spent more than 25 years residing in the Roanoke community, where he became a familiar face…
Read MoreJemecia Phillips
(ROANOKE) Jemecia Phillips, 52, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home on Pine Valley Drive. Born on Jan. 4, 1973, in Roanoke, Jemecia was the daughter of Jimmy Phillips and Brenda Faye Stove Phillips. She graduated from Hallie Turner Private School in Opelika. She leaves behind one devoted son, Semaj Nunn,…
Read MoreAnnie Pearl Houston
(ROANOKE) Annie Pearl Houston, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga. Born on Jan. 9, 1955, in Roanoke, Annie was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Ware and Ruby Houston Trammell. After beginning her education at the historic Randolph County Training School, Annie…
Read MoreChristine Annette Nixon
(VALLEY) Christine Annette Nixon, 76, of Valley, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Crenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne. Born in Langdale, Christine was the daughter of the late Frank Adams and Leola Burdette, and was one of three siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Nixon; as well as her brothers,…
Read MoreGloria Jean Rampy Gregg
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Gloria Jean Rampy Gregg, 75, of Woodland will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Terry Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Levens Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on…
Read MoreDorothy Pinkard
(CENTRE) Funeral services for Dorothy Pinkard, 96, of Centre, formerly of Roanoke, will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ken Brooks and Bro. Bill Calhoun officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-4 p.m.…
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