A substitute bingo constitutional amendment was introduced Tuesday by state Sen. Roger Bedford, (D) Russellville, that will give counties $41 million in taxes directly from bingo game proceeds in addition to the $250 million the original legislation would have provided to the state for education budgets and Medicaid.If you include the Medicaid federal match that…
A memorial service with military honors for Bennett Jackson “B.J.” Hall, 76, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4157 U.S. Hwy. 78 W., Oxford. The Rev. Dewayne Borders will officiate. Mr. Hall died Friday, Jan. 8, at Regional Medical Center. He donated his body to medical science.…
Good things are happening with Habitat for Humanity on its Wedowee build. The home of Nickie Terrell and her family is nearing completion. And a donation from Mohawk Foundation is sparking plans for a second house, according to Steven W. Brown. Brown, the executive director of the Troup/Chambers County Habitat for Humanity, said the Mohawk…
(TROUP COUNTY, Ga.) Dorothy “Dot” Hester, a longtime resident of Troup County, Ga., died peacefully in her home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. She was born June 16, 1921, in Randolph County, Ala. Dorothy Margaret Gay married T.B. “Hess” Hester. He preceded her in death. She is a member of Second Baptist Church of LaGrange and…
LAFAYETTE—The securely wrapped bronze statue of Joe Louis was placed on its base of Alabama red granite on the west side of the Chambers County Courthouse in LaFayette, last Friday afternoon. The statue will be unveiled this Saturday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. Central time in a ceremony that’s expected to attract a sizeable crowd.…
The Roanoke City Council voted unanimously at its Monday meeting to outlaw some use of electronic devices while driving. They passed ordinance 839 prohibiting electronic messaging or text messaging while driving. The ordinance said the devices have assisted in quick reporting of road emergencies but have also contributed to accidents and other mishaps, endangering citizens.…
WADLEY – “I want to be a part of it! New York, New York!” If hearing Frank Sinatra crooning those famous words makes you long for the Big Apple experience, then you won’t want to miss Always New York presented by Southern Union’s Dance Department. The show will be presented March 9-12, in the Renaissance…
(MORROW, Ga.) Charles Dewey Yaughn, 73, of Morrow, Ga., died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. He was a retired district manager for American General Insurance Company. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children and their spouses, Rhonda and Alan Hale of Morrow, Letha and Alan Cowart of Wedowee and Charles M. and Penny Yaughn of…
(ROANOKE) The funeral for Selena Ann Taft Williams, 53, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Bud Stiltner, Bill Boggin and Charles Fetner officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8…
The Handley Lady Tigers couldn’t quite get it done in the regional round of the state playoffs against Midfield at the Acadome in Montgomery last Wednesday. Midfield poured on the points in the first quarter while Handley had no answer, falling behind 21-4 in the first. The Lady Tigers got their bearings in the second…
Stack & Pack Self Storage Pursuant to the Alabama provisions of the Self Storage Act (8-15-33), Stack & Pack Self Storage will conduct a public sale to the highest bidder for cash only on their premises, 410 Industrial Ave., Roanoke, AL 36274, phone 334-863-7867. The auction will be on April 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.…
The Handley Lady Tigers softball team started their season off on a positive note by defeating perennial softball adversary Dadeville, 4-3. Handley, a team lacking in senior leadership this year, was solid at the plate in the season opener. Not to mention the Lady Tigers were solid on the defensive side as well. “I thought…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Sara Clark Kraemer, 79, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at LaGrange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 11, 1930, in Cragford, Mrs. Kraemer was the daughter of the late Clayton and Zillie Blair Childs. She lived in LaGrange most of her life, was Baptist by faith, and was retired from…
(DELTA) A celebration of life for Willard M. Clark Sr., 90, of Delta will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Pete Haynes and Rev. Ted Embry officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Clark died Sunday, Feb. 21. Mr. Clark was…
(LAURINBURG, N.C.) Mary Reeves Weaver, 86 of Laurinburg, N.C., died Thursday, Feb. 18. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Cope Funeral Home in Evergreen, Ala. Burial will follow in Old Town Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jim Weaver (wife Denise) of Laurinburg and Tommy Weaver (wife Gayle) of Walter…
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Tuesday, March 9th at 5:00 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…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LEMMER LOUISE HARMON, DECEASED NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To: Debbie Meigs, Kellyton, AL Donna Key, Wedowee, AL and other heirs, interested parties or those with claims against the estate of Lemmer Louise Harmon: Take notice that the 11th day of March, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. in the…
(LINEVILLE) The funeral for Dorothy “Dot” Bailey, 73, of Lineville will be Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with the Rev. Wayne Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Lineville City Cemetery. Mrs. Bailey died Monday, Feb. 15, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Clay County,…
Sealed BIDS for water service line materials for PROJECT NO. 111-30 Randolph County 2009 CDBG Funded Water Facilities Program Water Main Extension on County Roads 401, 402, 404, 132, 806, 233, 88 & 23 Randolph County, AL CDBG Project No. CY-CM-PF-09-011 will be received by: Randolph County Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority Office 538…
(WEDOWEE) Lula Mae Kidd, 90, of Wedowee died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. The funeral was Monday, Feb. 22, at noon at Shiloh Baptist Church in Wedowee with the Rev. Timothy Tyler, pastor, and minister Willie Kidd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kidd is survived by her…