This is just a dream, I realize, but think what might happen if the freshman at Kentucky were to stick around for four years of college basketball.It’s not just John Wall, Eric Bledsoe and DeMarcus Cousins; it’s also Jon Hood and Daniel Orton who have contributed significant minutes at times this season. That would be…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVA J. BARFIELD, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to James E. Barfield on the 10th day of March, 2010, by the Hon. George Diamond, Judge of the Probate Court of Randolph County,…
Anne Montgomery was honored at the Roanoke City Council meeting Monday night for her 34 years of service on the Annie L. Awbrey Library Board. Councilman and library board chairman Russ Cummings presented her with a plaque, and Mayor Mike Fisher presented her with a proclamation for her years of service. “It’s been a joy…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF LESSIE B. MITCHELL, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Testamentary of said deceased have been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of March, 2010, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against…
When the telephone rang late Sunday night I knew who it was. It was my older sister calling to celebrate the passing of health care. She was particularly excited it passed on her birthday. Ironically, it will likely affect her in a negative way. She is on Medicare and has one of those terrific Medicare…
World Water Day was celebrated on Monday of this week, March 22. The United Nations established this date in 1992, calling attention to the great need for clean drinking water and basic sanitation. Almost a billion people in our world do not have clean drinking water. Whether everyone was aware that it was World Water…
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke City Council will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Monday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, Roanoke City Hall. The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive public comments on an application submitted by Keith Mitchum…
TURNER PROPERTIES III, LLC requests a proposal for furnishing all labor and materials for: RENOVATIONS TO BE COMPLETED AT WADLEY GARDEN APARTMENTS 425 MAIN STREET WADLEY, ALABAMA 36276 The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to, the removal and replacement of concrete walks, steps, and patio slabs, plus the addition of 4 concrete…
Frances Maclin has traveled far from where she was born on March 21, 1939, in Roanoke. She was employed by Motown for 25 years before retiring in 1986. She is the only child of David and Annie Heard, the granddaughter of Viola Heard and the niece of Mable Holley. She is also the great-granddaughter of…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE B. BELL, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Sylvia Faye Harris on the 16th day of March, 2010, by the Hon. George Diamond, Judge of the Probate Court of Randolph County,…
Just when I thought the Alabama legislature had the inside track on silly, my buddy Don tells me how South Carolina’s elected representatives have done us one better. Now South Carolina has always been good for a chuckle. That fine state once addressed its chronic illiteracy problem by requiring state liquor stores to post a…
The Randolph County Lady Tigers suffered a two-game slide last week, falling to Clay County, 7-3, and Woodland, 12-1. Randolph County head coach Robyn Wortham said it was difficult to get the team back on track after a week-long layoff because of the weather. “One thing is we’ve had so much rained out lately,” Wortham…
WEDOWEE—State Rep. Richard Laird visited with Randolph County Commission on Monday morning just to make it official: The Alabama Department of Transportation will stripe and place reflectors along County Road 87 from Roanoke to the Cleburne County line. Commissioners Doyle Allen and Terry Lovvorn indicated the good news was forthcoming at the Thursday workshop. The…
IMPROVEMENTS TO KNIGHT ENLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ROANOKE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION ROANOKE, ALABAMA PROJECT NO. 09-211 Separate, sealed proposals will be received by Mr. Chuck Marcum, Superintendent, at the office of the Roanoke City Board of Education, Roanoke, Alabama until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010, then opened and read aloud Proposal “A”:…
The Randolph County Tigers were a perfect 3-0 over the last week, taking a win over Wadley and a pair of wins over Lineville. The Tigers took down county foe Wadley 7-4, but it wasn’t without a fight. Wadley led Randolph County 4-1 going into the sixth inning. Randolph County scored three runs in both…
7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Woodland Volunteer Fire Department. THURSDAY, March 25 7 a.m. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will have a blood drive at Candlewick Yarns in Roanoke until 10 a.m. noon Roanoke Rotary Club meets at The Galley Restaurant. 9 a.m. Trip Skipper, field representative with Congressman Mike Rogers’ office, will be at…
It’s mine. No, it’s mine. Children squabbling on a playground? No, it’s our attorney general and the person our governor appointed to head his anti-gambling task force. The issue is control of the task force. Troy King, acting on his authority as attorney general, announced Monday he was taking over the task force and asked…
Tom Radney and Sara Radney Edge welcomed Zula Battle back to her old stomping grounds Friday for her 108th birthday. The brother and sister provided their old homeplace for the birthday reception. Lee Ann Wylie coordinated the event as she has done in recent years. Battle had stacks of cards from the community and many…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF HAROLD CLIFTON DEESE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution has been filed by Dwight Deese on the 17th day of March, 2010, and that 30 days after the notice of publication hereof and pursuant to law…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Steven Alan Cason, to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 17th day of February, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Book 477, Page 4; the undersigned Wells…