J.R. Fincher
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for J.R. Fincher, 84, of Woodland, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. David Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Mr. Fincher…
Read MoreCounty tournament returning to Southern Union
The Randolph County basketball tournament is going back to Southern Union. The tournament, which was played at the basketball arena on the Southern Union campus for several years in the early 2000s, will go back there for the next four years starting with this year’s tournament that begins January 16. The tournament site had been…
Read MoreRoanoke receives proposed new redistricting map
The City of Roanoke has been presented with the proposed municipal redistricting map, which was drawn up by the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. The Roanoke City Council will vote at its next meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, on whether to approve the map. The detailed proposed redistricting map is available for public view…
Read MoreCarroll County water project could have local impact
By Mike McCormick and Tim Altork A water project that would build a new drinking water reservoir in rural Carroll County, Ga., has drawn the attention of local officials as to how that project may impact the water supply in Randolph County. The proposed reservoir ( Indian Creek Reservoir map ) would be on…
Read MoreSouthern Union Offers Comprehensive Real Estate Courses
Opelika, AL – Southern Union State Community College is excited to announce the upcoming Real Estate Pre-License and Post-License courses, designed to provide aspiring and newly licensed real estate professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in Alabama’s dynamic real estate market. Real Estate Post-License Course Tailored for newly licensed salespersons transitioning from…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff’s and Roanoke Police incident and arrest report
RCSO responded to a residence on County Road 4351, Graham, where the residents were reported to have moved out of the house on Dec. 27, leaving a dog tied up on an approximately 8-foot runner with a dog house, but no food or water. When given water, the dog drank three bottles. The residence appears…
Read MoreLarenza Henson
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Larenza Henson, 74, of Wedowee will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Craig McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Mr. Henson…
Read MoreLorrine Walker Deason
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Lorrine Walker Deason, 85, of Woodland will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richie Sims and Bro. Connor Moon officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on…
Read MoreHershell Junior Richardson
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Hershell Junior Richardson, 79, of Roanoke will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Whaley and Benji Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday before services begin. Mr. Richardson…
Read MoreRobert Lynn Mann
(AUBURN) Robert Lynn Mann, affectionately known as “Sweet Ol’ Bob”, Papa B, and Dad, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center surrounded by family. Bob was born on June 2, 1953, in Birmingham, to Coach Roy Mann and Mary Mann. Bob was a graduate of Auburn University and was an…
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