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Cheaha murder victim’s girlfriend speaks out
Erica Thomas / 1819News.com While investigators in Clay County are under orders not to speak to the public about a terrifying murder case near Cheaha State Park, the victim’s girlfriend, Mikayla Paulus, who was with him when he was killed, is already speaking out. Adam Cassim Simjee was shot and killed after he and his…
Read MoreCounty school board approves budget, makes personnel moves
In two regular meetings and one called meeting, Randolph County Board of Education passed their new budget and hired a number of personnel. The 2023-2024 budget totals $28,079.323.30 in expenses with estimated revenues of $28,139,349.63. The budget shows an ending fund balance of $8,568,272.82 In September, 2024. Personnel actions In personnel actions the board approved…
Read MoreAnnual emergency training simulates natural disaster
The bright sunshine and cool, dry weather of an October morning were the setting for a (fake) tornado that blew through Woodland High School (not really) Monday. The “tornado” was a simulation put together through a cooperative effort of Randolph County Schools, Tanner Hospital, and Southern Ambulance Transport, who all participated in a joint emergency…
Read MoreRandolph County and Roanoke Police reports
Incident and arrest for period ending October 9th A burglary was reported at a residence on County Road 437 in Graham last Wednesday. The house was vandalized, and items taken include four power saws, 12 light fixtures, two toilets and a refrigerator, water heater and bathroom sink. Also taken were a white 1999 Yamaha…
Read MoreFootball Friday Night: For RCHS head coach Pat Prestridge, history will have to wait
In a cruel denial of what could have been a record setting night for RCHS, Walter Wellborn running back Jabari Williams scored the game-winning touchdown with 2.2 seconds left in the game as the Panthers claimed a 30-25 win over the Tigers in a back-and-forth nailbiter. The RCHS loss kept head coach Pat Prestridge stuck…
Read MoreFootball Thursday Night: Handley takes big early lead on way to easy win over Talladega
The Handley Tigers have entered the final stretch of their regular season, and it’s a stage of their schedule where all of the good things that they have left to accomplish pre-playoffs are starting to feel inevitable. Handley put together a minimum-effort-required 51-13 win over Talladega Thursday night. It was the second time in the…
Read MoreFootball Thursday Night: Handley takes big early lead on way to easy win over Talladega
The Handley Tigers have entered the final stretch of their regular season, and it’s a stage of their schedule where all of the good things that they have left to accomplish pre-playoffs are starting to feel inevitable. Handley put together a minimum-effort-required 51-13 win over Talladega Thursday night. It was the second time in the…
Read MoreBrian Alan George
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Brian Alan George, 60, of Roanoke will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie Pike and Pastor Jeff Sheffield officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday before…
Read MoreCounty school board approves budget, makes personnel moves
In two regular meetings and one called meeting, Randolph County Board of Education passed their new budget and hired a number of personnel. The 2023-2024 budget totals $28,079.323.30 in expenses with estimated revenues of $28,139,349.63. The budget shows an ending fund balance of $8,568,272.82 In September, 2024. Personnel actions In personnel actions the board approved…
Read MoreHigh School Football Summary
Last week Results (Friday, October 6th Clay Ctrl. 47, Valley 0 Handley 39, Anniston 6 RCHS 35, Saks 14 Vincent 33, Ranburne 20 Woodland 38, C. Coosa 13 Standout performances Cannon Kyles, Handley: 3 car., 106 yards, 2 TD 6-for-6, 195 yds, 2 TD EJ Goss, Handley: 11 car., 164 yards, TD 1 rec., 91…
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