Emalyn Campbell of Wedowee and her horse The Patriot were big winners at the 4-H State Horse Show at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery earlier this month. Campbell won state titles in the Gaited Halter and Gaited Pleasure categories and was the overall Junior Gaited state champion as a representative of the Randolph County 4-H Horse…
Over 130 county high school seniors are now high school graduates after the three county high schools held their graduation ceremonies Saturday. Wadley began the day graduating 32 students, led by valedictorian Omar Valle and salutatorian Ansley Jones. Woodland’s afternoon ceremony saw 40 students receive their diplomas, with Adyson Chambers earning valedictorian honors and Case…
120 years ago News has just reached here of the killing of Buddie Morris by his brother, Dock Morris, just over the Randolph County line. It seems they had had a difficulty before during the day and about noon Buddie, while under the influence of whisky, went into Dock’s bedroom and began to destroy everything…
By Erica Thomas / 1819News.com (This story was originally published here.) The Wedowee Utilities Board will have to pay thousands in IRS fees and penalties for failures from 2020 through 2025. During the regular board meeting on Wednesday, executive director Randy Benefield said the penalties are in addition to other issues the board has previously discussed.…
Along with the cattle drives of yesteryear came food. Next time you’re watching an old western and you see a cowboy sitting by a crackling campfire holding a tin plate of beans on his lap and silhouetted by a purple sunset, raking the last of those beans up with a spoon, stop and think: Maybe…
The Woman’s Study Club of Wedowee met Wednesday, May 6, at Wedowee First Baptist Church. Jennifer Robertson opened the meeting and presented the program related to becoming a leader through club participation and working in the community as a volunteer. Her program entitled “Get Cooking” discussed how cooking and leadership are related: the right mix…
Here are the sample ballots for both the Republican and Democrat primary elections that will take place at polling places throughout the county May 19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are not sure where to vote, you can find your name and polling place by looking at the…
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” – Matthew 25:13 Alabama’s primary election day is fast approaching. Maybe faster than you realize. Getting a handle on when Alabama holds its primary election is bit like skeet shooting. The target is always on the move. Traditionally, Alabama held its primary…
by Lisa Sollie LIVINGSTON, Ala.— While college is often seen as a time for academic growth, Parker Woodham views his four years at the University of West Alabama a bit differently. Beyond lectures and exams, the Woodland graduate describes his time at UWA as a period of personal transformation, one marked by self-discovery and growth…
Incidents April 26 – County Road 460, Woodland A resident reported hearing a gunshot followed by a dog yelping. When the dog returned, it was limping and had blood on its face, nose, and bottom lip. The resident stated a neighbor frequently shoots and has bragged about killing animals without reason. April 28 – County…