Southern Union Theatre and American Government instructor Michael Williams, Jr. is one of 24 instructors across the United States to be chosen to participate in the Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars hosted by Clemson University and supported through the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The program recruits outstanding faculty across disciplines and institutions. This…
Online auction will feature Ella Smith doll The 49th annual Bike Hike, one of the longest running fundraising efforts in the county and a mainstay of the spring calendar in Roanoke, will be Saturday, May 18 at 8 a.m., with registration opening at 7 a.m. at the Roanoke Recreation Center. There are also a handful…
The chief of Wadley Police Department has resigned his position. According to Mayor Donna McKay, Chief Cory Ligon resigned his position as chief of police two weeks ago, but will continue in his position until the first of May. “We loved him and he was doing a great job for the town,” McKay said. It…
Reports are for the period ending on April 29th. A Newell resident reported the theft of $850 from his wallet by a known suspect. A resident of Old Highway 431 near Morrison’s Crossroads reported that two black labs busted up their chicken coop, killed eight hens and ran toward County Road 10. A Roanoke woman…
Lawmakers in Alabama are making progress on a legislative package called “Working for Alabama” designed to increase the number of people participating in the state’s workforce. Streamlining Workforce Development: Governor Ivey signed SB247, which creates a new state agency to oversee all workforce development efforts. This bill also establishes a cabinet-level position to lead these…
A Newell man was arrested following a motorcycle chase in the north-central part of Randolph County last Wednesday afternoon. A RCSO deputy spotted a 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit motorcycle with two riders but no license plate on County Road 92. When he attempted to stop the bike, it accelerated to speeds of more than 90…
The Southern Union State Community College Music Department will present its annual Spring Show Wed.-Fri., April 24-26, in Brazeal Auditorium on the Wadley Campus. Colorful costumes, entertaining music, and precision dancing all come together to make this year’s concert an exciting production. The concert theme “A Night of Stars” has extra special meaning this year…
The Alabama Legislature completed its 23rd legislative day last week and returned on Tuesday, April 23, for the 24th out of a maximum of 30 legislative days The Alabama House of Representatives passed a record-setting budget for the Education Trust Fund (ETF) last Tuesday. The FY 2025 budget allocates $9.3 billion, a significant increase of…
The Randolph County Board of Education took action on the following at their regularly scheduled meeting. Personnel action approved: The resignation, due to retirement, of Laurie McKenney, Secretary/Bookkeeper at Wedowee Elementary School, effective June 1, 2024. The resignation, due to retirement, of Christopher Agee, TEAMS Science Teacher at Wadley High School, effective June 1,…
Randolph County volunteer firefighters selflessly served their communities by responding to 2,162 calls for assistance throughout 2023. Last Saturday they took a night to recognize and commend those efforts. Over 150 of Randolph County’s finest were honored at the Randolph County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (RCAVFD) Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 6. The…