The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to society, higher education, and the success of SUSCC students and programs. The deadline for nominations is March 2,…
Randolph County High School students are experiencing learning beyond the classroom this week through an innovative project-based learning initiative known as Tiger Tank. Modeled after the popular television show Shark Tank, the project challenges students to design, brand and pitch original products or services while applying real-world skills in problem-solving, communication, teamwork and financial literacy.…
Roanoke city clerk Amanda Davis announced at Monday’s city council meeting that she is resigning from that position effective Jan. 16. Davis was the recipient of kind words from the mayor and council during the meeting, and attendees formed a long line offering their well-wishes after the meeting concluded. “I haven’t been here but about…
A Roanoke man is dead after a shooting that took place in a home on Allen Avenue in Roanoke in the early morning hours of New Year’s Eve day. Joshua Kyle Henry, 40, was shot and killed at the residence sometime after midnight on the morning of Dec. 31. Justin Ryan Dalton, 35, was arrested…
Felony warrants were issued for a Newell man whose attempt to elude deputies on New Year’s night ended when he crashed his SUV. Deputies responded to a report of an SUV parked on property on County Road 412 near Morrison Crossroads, where there had been a fire recently. While responding, they saw a 2002 Nissan…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months, and qualifying Randolph County residents are part of a group that has access to $2.46 million of those funds. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance…
The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the L&R Norris Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Exam Scholarship, made possible through the generosity of benefactors Lynze and Ronnie Norris. For Lynze Norris, supporting aviation is both personal and deeply meaningful. A native of Troy, Lynze has spent the past 10…
Roanoke’s Mike Potts has been putting in ‘an honest day’s work’ since 1975 by Erica Thomas/ 1819News.com Mike Potts never dreamed he would be working at NAPA Auto Parts in Roanoke for over half a century. He is humble and resilient and he gives all the credit to God and his father, who instilled a…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months, and qualifying Randolph County residents are part of a group that has access to $2.46 million of those funds. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance…
A Wedowee native was among the honorees when Tanner Health recently hosted its annual Future of Healthcare Scholarship Awards Luncheon, celebrating and supporting the next generation of physicians and advanced practice providers from across west Georgia and east Alabama. Each year, the event recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to pursuing careers in health…