Lake groups still seeking feedback on waterway’s local impact
by Donna Matthews Folks in East Alabama know about water; about the creeks, rivers and lakes of our county. Farming, recreation and our economies are built upon the bounty of our water resources. For the past five years Alabama Power, county and town leaders have met striving to balance the needs of all stakeholders in…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff’s and Roanoke Police incident and arrest reports
Incident reports New county residents hired someone from Facebook to help them get settled, do yard work and assist with trash disposal. The person was supposed to take cardboard to a dump, but it was instead found on a dirt road in Newell. A dark-colored Honda Civic struck a resident’s mailbox and trashcans on County…
Read MoreRoanoke man gets 19 years on drug charges
Montgomery, Ala. – On February 6, 2025, a federal judge ordered 41-year-old Clifford Lane Brown, from Roanoke, Alabama, to serve 19 years in prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute the illegal drug, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. The judge also ordered that Brown remain on supervised release for five years…
Read MoreSherry Fargason Roberts
(ROANOKE) A celebration of life for Sherry Fargason Roberts, 76, of Roanoke will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Family Life Center of the Roanoke First Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by Bro. Tyler Worthy and hosted by her family. The family will receive friends at the…
Read MoreKelly Elaine Watts
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Kelly Elaine Watts, 46, of Roanoke, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel in Roanoke with Bro. Dennis Meeks officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Monday,…
Read MoreJimmy F. Smith
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Jimmy F. Smith, 74, of Woodland will be held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Marty Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Smith passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, at East Alabama Medical Center in Wedowee. Survivors include:…
Read MoreSondra Wilson
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Sondra Wilson, 62, of Roanoke, will be held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel in Roanoke with Bro. Dennis Meeks officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, at East Alabama Medical Center. Survivors include:…
Read MoreBonnie Elizabeth Acker Johnson
(ROANOKE) Bonnie Elizabeth Acker Johnson, 63, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Newnan, Ga. Bonnie was born on Dec. 28, 1961. She was the youngest of three children born to Bill and Joy Acker. She joked with her two older brothers, Lee and Mike, that her parents finally…
Read MoreNancy Lou Mitchell
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Nancy Lou Mitchell, 70, of Woodland will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Woodland First Congregational Methodist Church with Bro. Clayton Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.…
Read MoreHandley graduate named to top spot in National Dental Assoc.
The National Dental Association (NDA) has announced the appointment of Marcus Ware, J.D. as Interim Executive Director. Ware is a native of Roanoke and a 2004 graduate of Handley High School. Ware brings over a decade of expertise in nonprofit management and higher education leadership, having held roles at nationally recognized organizations such as the…
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