(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Jane Perry, 83, of Roanoke were Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Whaley officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens.Mrs. Perry passed away Friday, Oct. 6, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.Survivors include her husband, C.W. Perry; two daughters, Tammy…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Maggie Norred, 41, of Roanoke were Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ricky Emery officiating. Burial followed at Fellowship Baptist Church in Bacon Level. Mrs. Norred passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Michael Norred of Roanoke; three…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Virginia “Jenny” Adamson, 92, of Roanoke, were Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gerald Romine, Bro. Tim Whaley and Bro. David Taft officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Adamson passed away on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Hospice of LaGrange. Survivors include: daughter,…
Just over 24 hours after losing his older brother to cancer, Woodland head coach Joel Schrenk helped lead his Bobcats to a bittersweet 38-13 win over Central Coosa on homecoming night in Woodland Friday. Schrenk’s brother received his diagnosis on June 21, and was gone less than four months later. “His body was ravaged,” Schrenk…
Roanoke’s Annie L. Awbrey Public Library will be one of five stops in Alabama for a Smithsonian Institute exhibit that explores the changes in rural life in America. “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be at the Roanoke library from December 18, 2023 to February 2, 2024. “This Smithsonian traveling exhibit looks at the remarkable…
RCSO reports for period ending October 2nd. Tasheka Deanna Knight, 22, of Wedowee was arrested last Wednesday and charged with third-degree escape, resisting arrest and attempt to elude law enforcement. While responding to a call on County Road 892 in the Pine Flat community, a deputy attempted to arrest Knight because she had outstanding warrants…
At last Monday’s meeting of Randolph County Commission, Chairman Pam Johnson made the following comments concerning the 2023-2024 budget passed by the commission (as reported by Mike McCormick) Here we are with a budget that needs a million-dollar cut to balance. I see good and I see bad. But mostly, I see a county working…
The Roanoke City Council passed its annual budget at Monday’s meeting, agreeing by a 3-2 vote to a plan that accounts for over $8.3 million in expenditures against expected revenue of slightly more than that. The budget was passed with a minimal surplus in the amount of just over $11,000. Council member Tammi Holley expressed…
Last year’s game between RCHS and Wadley went to overtime before RCHS came away with the win, and with both of this year’s teams undefeated and looking fairly evenly matched going into Friday’s contest in Wedowee, another close game seemed to be in store. And of course, that’s not at all how it went. RCHS…
Last week Results (Friday Sept. 29th) Clay Ctrl. 48, Alexandria 13 Handley 42, Lanett 27 RCHS 49, Wadley 6 Standout performances Mo Winston, RCHS: 16 car., 88 yards, 4 TD 1 rec., 11 yards LaDamion Boyd, Central: 10 car., 131 yards, TD 1 rec., 21 yards, TD Cannon Kyles, Handley: 7-13, 126 yards, 2 TD…
Roanoke arrests for period ending October 2nd Taylor Vincent Darbie, 37, of 212 Sheppard St, Anniston – Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay – Sep 27 Mitchell Leon Lewis, 42, of 689 Seymour Dr, Roanoke – Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay – Sep 29 Timothy Antwain Paige, 39, of 225 South St, Roanoke – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense,…
Roanoke police chief Jonathan Caldwell has said that a murder in Roanoke earlier this year was tied to gang-related activity. Smalltown gangs have become an issue for law enforcement officials statewide In May, a small town graduation ceremony was put on lockdown after law enforcement became aware of possible gang activity. That communication to…
Roanoke’s Annie L. Awbrey Public Library will be one of five stops in Alabama for a Smithsonian Institute exhibit that explores the changes in rural life in America. “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be at the Roanoke library from December 18, 2023 to February 2, 2024. “This Smithsonian traveling exhibit looks at the remarkable…
The Roanoke City Council passed its annual budget at Monday’s meeting, agreeing by a 3-2 vote to a plan that accounts for over $8.3 million in expenditures against expected revenue of slightly more than that. The budget was passed with a minimal surplus in the amount of just over $11,000. Council member Tammi Holley expressed…
Last week Results (Friday Sept. 29th) Clay Ctrl. 48, Alexandria 13 Handley 42, Lanett 27 RCHS 49, Wadley 6 Standout performances Mo Winston, RCHS: 16 car., 88 yards, 4 TD 1 rec., 11 yards LaDamion Boyd, Central: 10 car., 131 yards, TD 1 rec., 21 yards, TD Cannon Kyles, Handley: 7-13, 126 yards, 2 TD…
At last Monday’s meeting of Randolph County Commission, Chairman Pam Johnson made the following comments concerning the 2023-2024 budget passed by the commission (as reported by Mike McCormick) Here we are with a budget that needs a million-dollar cut to balance. I see good and I see bad. But mostly, I see a county working…
RCSO reports for period ending October 2nd. Tasheka Deanna Knight, 22, of Wedowee was arrested last Wednesday and charged with third-degree escape, resisting arrest and attempt to elude law enforcement. While responding to a call on County Road 892 in the Pine Flat community, a deputy attempted to arrest Knight because she had outstanding warrants…
Roanoke arrests for period ending October 2nd Taylor Vincent Darbie, 37, of 212 Sheppard St, Anniston – Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay – Sep 27 Mitchell Leon Lewis, 42, of 689 Seymour Dr, Roanoke – Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay – Sep 29 Timothy Antwain Paige, 39, of 225 South St, Roanoke – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense,…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: JAMIE FOSTER NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution of the above named estate has been filed by Jeffery Jones on the 22nd day of September, 2023, and that 30 days after the notice…
NOTICE OF SALE The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on November 10, 2023 – Time – 9am, if not claimed- 1551 Main St., Roanoke, AL 36274. 2019 Nissan Altima 1N4BL4BV7KC128730 (40-41)