The Roanoke Utilities Board is reversing course on its much-maligned policy involving landlords of rental properties, and the board will issue refunds to those affected by the policy. Utilities Board chairman Ronald Cameron confirmed Monday night the board is no longer enforcing its policy of holding landlords responsible for accounts left delinquent by departed tenants.…
The Roanoke City Council Monday made a handful of adjustments to the rules for the Roanoke recreation center and made plans to add to the center’s workforce. The rules were the subject of nearly a year-long effort that drew criticism from some local citizens as well as council member Tammi Holley in 2023 and 2024…
Incidents • On Dec. 4 at 4 a.m., a truck driver reported seeing a vehicle on fire off of U.S. 431, north of Wedowee. He did not see anyone around the vehicle or walking away. Volunteer firefighters responded to extinguish the fire of the white Jeep Cherokee, which did not have a tag. • On…
Roanoke resident John Frank Houston last week made his traditional Thanksgiving trek to the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham to donate aluminum can tabs to the charity. Over the years Houston has donated over 100 five-gallon buckets full of tabs. The tradition is in honor of his friend and former classmate Vale Shaw Bills of…
Wadley Police officers received a complaint on November 24 regarding two female juveniles, ages 13 and 14, being under the influence of narcotics. The investigation revealed that the juveniles were picked up by two adult males who provided them with narcotics. After one juvenile became ill from the narcotics, the adults left them alone and…
By Mike McCormick and Tim Altork The Randolph County Commission has joined a growing group of local government entities statewide in fighting back to keep it’s current share of state internet sales tax dollars. At last week’s meeting of Randolph County Commission, the commission approved a resolution authorizing the county to protect the county’s interests…
A professional truck driver from Wedowee was killed in a single-vehicle accident in the Birmingham area Saturday. According to the Jefferson County coroner, Damon Wayne Kabetzke, 47, of Wedowee was the driver and lone occupant of an 18-wheeler in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 59/20 South at the intersection with Interstate 65 in Birmingham. The…
Wadley High School’s Krislyn Stewart, senior and captain of the varsity cheer team, will participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu later this week. Cheerleaders and dancers who are invited to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade are part of a select group of All-Americans identified at Varsity Spirit summer camps across…
Incidents • A Roanoke resident reported fraudulent use of her debit card by a known suspect on Nov. 24. • A silver 1993 Chevrolet Silverado step side was reported stolen on Nov. 24 from County Road 82 in Newell. • A utility trailer was reported stolen on Nov. 26 from a residence on County Road…
With the latest renovation to the Randolph County courthouse complete, the public has been invited to a grand re-opening ceremony that will take place Monday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Over the past six months the building underwent extensive renovations designed to enhance accessibility, improve functionality and preserve the building’s historic character. It’s the first…