Body of missing Wedowee man found near river
The body of a Wedowee man – reported missing when he didn’t return from canoeing – was spotted Monday afternoon by a boater on the Tallapoosa River. The family of Derrick Allen Bozeman, 40, reported him missing on Monday morning. Bozeman’s truck was still parked and locked under the Little Tallapoosa River bridge on County…
Read MoreRoanoke’s Spivey earns rank of Eagle Scout
Jake Spivey of Boy Scout troop 22 in Roanoke was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on July 29. The rank of Eagle is the highest rank in Scouting. Spivey is the first scout from Roanoke to earn this award in the past 20 plus years. This accomplishment is highly honored in the scouting community.…
Read MoreJohn Tom “Tommy” Breed, Jr.
(PRATTVILLE) Funeral services for John Tom “Tommy” Breed, Jr., 77, of Prattville, formerly of Roanoke, will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-2 p.m. on…
Read MoreMajor Cantrell, Jr.
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Major Cantrell, Jr., 77, of Roanoke will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Trey Cantrell and Bro. Herb Hitson officiating. Burial will follow at Highway Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m.…
Read MoreAnnie “RuRu” Ruth Dalrymple
(WOODLAND) Funeral services of Annie “RuRu” Ruth Dalrymple, 81, of Woodland will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. CDT at Gray Hill Church of God with the Rev. David Parmer, the Rev. Mark Moore and the Rev. Keith Runels officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel East Baptist Church Cemetery. The family…
Read MorePine Hill native, WWII vet celebrates 101st birthday
Ambers E. Hanson of Auburn was born on July 31, 1923, in Pine Hill in northern Randolph County, and he celebrates his 101st birthday today. Mr. Hanson served in World War II and the Korean War as an Air Force radio operator on B-17s, B-24s, and B-29s. He participated in 25 bombing missions over Europe…
Read MoreFatal accident claims two near Wedowee
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:07 p.m. Thursday, July 25, near Wedowee has claimed the life of an Anniston woman. Serinity N. Richmond, 21, was fatally injured when the 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 she was driving was struck by the 2017 Ram 1500 driven by Tyson D. McCarthy, 20, of Pell City. Richmond…
Read MoreBern new UniServ Director for local schools
Anna Bern is the Alabama Education Association’s new UniServ Director in District 14, serving Anniston City, Calhoun County, Cleburne County, Jacksonville City, Oxford City, Piedmont City, Randolph County, Roanoke City, and Jacksonville State University. She previously served successfully as a UniServ Director in District 28, which encompasses Jefferson County, St. Clair County, Leeds, Trussville, and…
Read MoreGrant funds available for energy cost savings
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $3 million in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents, with a particular focus on helping the elderly, people with disabilities and families with children. The grants support the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps residents lower their bills by making their homes more energy efficient.…
Read MoreSecretary of State urges Alabamians to avoid voter registration ‘sham’
Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama citizens about a misleading public service announcement currently airing in Alabama. The PSA, distributed by Vote411, an operation of the League of Women Voters, instructs Alabamians to register to vote using the Vote411 website. The website captures the website visitor’s personal data including their IP address and…
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