In the early 1970s following a decades-long demise in the ethical conduct of our elected judges in Alabama, including, but not limited to the “quickie divorce” scandals of the 1960s, Alabama voters enacted constitutional reform of the court system that included a judicial disciplinary system to monitor and discipline judges.A two-tiered system was created. A…
The Randolph County Tigers are in the midst of a change. Randolph County started fall practice last week under new head coach Randy Sparks, and so far the outlook is largely positive. “The attitude has been wonderful,” Sparks said. “I couldn’t ask for any more there. We’re not where we need to be strength-wise. We’re…
While the Tennessee Vols wait for a letter of inquiry from the NCAA that may or may not come—but likely will—the scope of the investigation may be centered more on the West Coast than west Tennessee. The NCAA is looking into recruiting practices during the Lane Kiffin era at Tennessee, so it is only natural…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jason H. Wadkins, a married man, and Jessica N. Wadkins, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., on the 1st day of November, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF RUBY ROTTON, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Ruby Rotton, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of Aug., 2010, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…
The summer crowd was leaving. The folks from Puckett, Mississippi (“Home of 300 friendly people and a few old soreheads”) folded their tents, gathered their chairs and coolers, drank the last beer, and rolled up the volleyball net that they borrowed from the County Line Baptist Church, where most worshiped on Sunday after a Mississippi…
A Newell man faces numerous burglary and theft charges in connection with incidents this spring. According to Randolph County Sheriff’s Office investigator Gregg Dendinger, Justin Jay Whaley, 29, of 1396 County Rd. 134, Newell, was arrested on Monday. On April 12, a hunting camp owned by James Green on County Road 874 in the Level…
(WADLEY) Funeral services for Ruby Joyce Brown Henry, 75, of Wadley will be Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Frank Foster and Frank Foster Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.…
The Town of Wadley will be accepting bids for the demolition and removal of the old Wadley Town Hall and Senior Center. Bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Aug. 20. For further details contact Wadley Town Hall, 256-395-2261. (32-33)
The Town of Wadley will be accepting bids for approximately 320 ft. of commercial chain link fence to be uninstalled and removed. Bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Aug. 20. For further details contact Wadley Town Hall, 256-395-2261. (32-33)
Last week I took the first real vacation of my adult life to Cancun, Mexico. Yes, it was amazing. Yes, the beaches were outstanding. Yes, the food was amazing. And no, I didn’t drink the water. My girlfriend and my buddy were my travel companions, and I basically had the best trip of my life.…
Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, Randolph County Extension System and Southern Union State Community College are sponsors for the 18th year of Leadership Randolph County, a program to help identify and educate potential leaders for our communities and county. Sessions will be conducted on the second Thursday of each month, typically from 8 a.m. until…
WEDOWEE–A woman who in May spurned a year and a day plea deal and release on time served was sentenced to seven years last week. Jurors convicted her in May of elderly abuse and neglect-starvation involving her mother, Gladys Akles, 78, now deceased. At her sentencing last Wednesday Tina Renay Akles, 41, of 244 County…
WEDOWEE–Fifth Judicial District Circuit Judge Ray D. Martin sentenced repeat offender Curtis Dale Brooks to 85 years for a robbery of Ann’s Flowers and Gifts and employees there. It could have been life without the possibility of parole. Brooks, 46, of Lanett robbed florist employees Tony White and Mildred Freeman individually and demanded money from…
(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Funeral services for Herbert Mills McKinley, 89, of Carrollton, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, will be Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Father Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,…
Two thieves robbed a Wedowee man at gunpoint in the parking lot of Roanoke Stockyards on Monday evening. According to Roanoke police, the victim, Clay David Cosper, 20, of 140 County Rd. 493, Wedowee, told the police he was on his way to sell a firearm to someone who lives near the cattle barn. He…
Despite a federal court ruling against it, Georgia has not given up on making Lake Lanier a major source of drinking water for the Atlanta area. The latest offensive came in a letter from Georgia’s senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson to the Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the water system. The problem Georgia’s…
WEDOWEE—Randolph County Board of Education took care of several last-minute hirings and other personnel matters during its meeting on July 29. In personnel matters, the board: € Approved Duska Fields as multi-disability teacher at Randolph County High School. € Approved LaToya Hunter as teacher aide at Wedowee Middle School. € Approved Tameka Ridley as teacher…
(LINEVILLE0 Funeral services for Johnny Warren, 85, of Lineville will be Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Mount Prospect Baptist Church in Lineville. Burial with military honors will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Warren died Monday, Aug. 9, at Lineville Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Randolph County native, he joined the U.S.…
(COLLEGE PARK, Ga.) James “Red” Bailey, 60, of College Park, Ga., died Friday, July 30, 2010. Services were Saturday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at Gus Thornhill’s Chapel, East Point, Ga., with the Rev. Craig McClure officiating. Burial was in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. Mr. Bailey was born Sept. 1, 1949, to the…