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Bozeman nominated for NFL Man of the Year for second time
By Darin Gantt/Panthers.com (Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Panthers.com. You can click on that version here. CHARLOTTE — When Panthers center Bradley Bozeman and his wife Nikki were just starting out, they lived in an RV. It didn’t take them long, once they got to Charlotte, to put down roots and nurture them.…
Read MoreFlorida murder suspect arrested in Roanoke
A Florida murder suspect was found and arrested during a routine traffic stop in Roanoke early Monday morning, less than 36 hours after he allegedly killed someone in the Pensacola area. Twenty-four-year-old Isaiah Collie is accused of shooting and killing another man during a drug deal in Pensacola late Saturday night in the 3400 block…
Read MoreHouston makes donation of aluminum can pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham
For the second straight year Roanoke City Council member John Frank Houston took a sizable donation of aluminum can pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. Last year on thanksgiving day, in honor of his late friend Vale Shaw Bills who passed away the day before thanksgiving in 2016, Houston took 66 five-gallon…
Read More‘American Pickers’ planning to return to Alabama
The American Pickers are planing to return to Alabama to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series here in February 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s…
Read MoreFemale inmate dies in Randolph County jail
Sheriff David Cofield and Randolph County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed the death of an inmate of Randolph County Jail. On Saturday, Nov. 25, at 32-year-old female, Jessica Jordan, was found unresponsive in her cell. An autopsy by the Alabama Department of Forensic Science has been requested and approved to determine the cause and manner of…
Read MoreRoanoke City police arrest reports
Norvel Quinton Trammell, 41, of 1924 Louina Road, Roanoke – Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay – Nov 28 Gary Ray Langston, 29, of 1951 Co Rd 809, Wedowee – Failure to Appear in Court x 3 (Domestic Violence 3rd x 2, Harassment) – Nov 28 Lauren Nicole Tucker, 30, of 460 Pine Valley Drive, Roanoke – Possession…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff’s reports
RCSO and Wedowee Police Department responded to a break-in in progress between 3 and 4 a.m. on Nov. 30 at a shop on Highway 48 near New Hope. The suspect’s white Chevrolet truck struck a WPD patrol car that attempted to block its exit. The white truck continued onto Highway 48 eastbound with officers in…
Read MoreRoanoke approves employee Christmas money, discusses citizens’ trash dumping
A little extra Christmas money will be showing up on the paychecks of City of Roanoke employees after the Roanoke City Council agreed to its annual one-time December pay raises for its workers. Full time employees and fire department employees will receive $150, while part timers and police reserves will receive $100. The council also…
Read MoreWadley natural gas customers to receive incentives, rebates
At Monday’s meeting of Wadley Town Council, Mayor Donna McKay presented council members a copy of the agreement signed last month with Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia. The agreement was presented by Matt Wilbanks, Regional Manager of the authority at the last meeting. The agreement will assist the town in attracting and retaining natural gas…
Read MoreRRCTC business class receives donation
Mrs. Hall’s Business Class at the Randolph-Roanoke Career Technical Center was provided with a donation from the First Bank of Wadley. With the support of Kim Bain, an Advisory Committee Member, Mrs. Hall’s students will be able to purchase additional DECA jackets, ties and ascots. This allows all Randolph County high schools and Handley High…
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