Wright turns election-related negatives into a positive In the wake of a sometimes contentious election, I have been reminded that it’s not always just those who were elected who walk away as winners. As many of my stories do, this one begins with my very own blunder. Two weeks ago – in the last paper…
At the last Wedowee Town Council, the council approved some much-needed work around the town. The first problem is a drainage issue near the residence of Lamar Sims. Council member Dana Chandler had looked at the problem and made some suggestions on how to fix it. The council agreed to have the problem taken care…
The Randolph County Commission at last Monday’s meeting approved the 2026 county transportation plan as requested by county engineer Justin Rush. The transportation plan lists roads in the county that are scheduled to be worked on in the upcoming year. The version approved by the commission Monday has three projects on it, with an estimated…
WADLEY, AL — Faculty members from Southern Union State Community College joined colleagues from across the state at the 2025 Alabama Master Teacher Experience, held last month at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, Alabama. Now in its 22nd year, AMTE is a residential professional development program that brings together instructors from all 24 Alabama…
Note: Due to the Labor Day holiday reports from the Randolph County Sheriff’s office were not available at press time. Roanoke arrests Brittney Marie Pike, 35 – two counts of failure to appear in court – August 25 Donterio Tyrone Jones, 36 – failure to appear in court – August 26 Tanya Trena Winston, 44…
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit, a powerful tribute honoring the lives lost and heroism displayed on September 11, 2001, will make its first-ever stop in Alabama this fall. The exhibit will be at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika on September 11–16, 2025, and is made possible by the…
Incidents • On Aug. 20, the family of 77-year-old Clarence Ray Price Sr. of County Road 2501 in the Cool Springs community reported him missing from their home. Mr. Price was gone when they returned home from church and the grocery store on Sunday afternoon. He does not have a car, so Mr. Price is…
Prior to Tuesday’s election it was discovered that Roanoke city council candidate Elish Smith does not live in the district she was running to represent. Smith, who was on the ballot as a candidate for Roanoke’s District 5 seat, actually lives in District 2, based on the address she provided when she filled out her…
A burglar who allegedly robbed the Roanoke Verizon store twice earlier this month has been arrested and charged with both crimes. Austin Michael Cornette, 27, of Roanoke, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 13, on two charges of third-degree burglary of an unoccupied building, two charges of criminal mischief for damage to business property, two charges of…
The Randolph County Historical Museum has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Alabama Historical Commission to assist with major improvements to its facilities. The grant, which is highly competitive, was awarded based on the museum’s strong application and proven track record of steady progress toward the goal of developing a first-class museum showcasing the…