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Girl shot, man jailed

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

CRAGFORD—A 17-year-old girl was transported by helicopter from the scene of an accidental shooting in the Cragford area on Wednesday afternoon of last week.According to Randolph County Sheriff’s Office investigator, Greg Dendinger, the 911 call came from 1 Arrowhead Point Rd. Because it was in doubt as to which jurisdiction this location would be, officers…

WEDNESDAY, January 13

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

10:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets behind the former KFC in Roanoke in the building with the blue awning. 1:30 p.m. Until further notice, Wadley First United Methodist Church Food_Bank will be open the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Recipients must meet federal guidelines. Applicants should bring one of the following:…

Cook: Bama, Florida produce statement wins

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

The fallout from Alabama’s national championship win over Texas is still reverberating through the Southeastern Conference this week. The cry “We’re No. 1” is not just ringing out in Tuscaloosa, it’s being heard in the halls of the SEC offices as well after a conference team captured a fourth consecutive national title and the sixth…

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

CASE NO. JU-2009-64.01 IN RE: J.H. NOTICE Donnie Butler, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Christine Higgins’ Petition for Dependency and other relief by March 5, 2010, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. JU-2009-64.01 in the Juvenile Court of Randolph County, Alabama. Done this 5th day of…

STATE OF ALABAMA

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

PROBATE COURT RANDOLPH COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF ETHEL D. MOONEY, DECEASED REQUEST TO SERVE OUT-OF-STATE HEIRS BY CERTIFIED MAIL Comes now the Petitioner in the above-styled cause and by and through undersigned counsel requests this Honorable Court to serve the heirs in this matter by certified mail who live out-of-state. They are as follows:…

Local efforts help support pediatric cancer research

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, according to its website. All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family’s…

Geneva Houston

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) Geneva Houston, 87, a native of Roanoke, residing at Dual Manor Health Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. The funeral for Ms. Houston will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Mount Carrie Baptist Church, Victory Road, Franklin, Ga., with the Rev. Ronnie G. Jones, pastor, officiating and…

Owens: Beyond the Crimson Tide in Alabama

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

The aura of glory has returned to Tuscaloosa, where the Bryant-Denny fortress looms over a lovely campus brimming with pride in the Crimson Tide. Alabama is once more the possessor of the national college football championship, and in the Heart of Dixie the return of that trophy to its rightful owners is comparable to the…

Hospital gets interim administrator

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

In a called meeting Tuesday night the Roanoke Health Care Authority named an interim administrator for Randolph Medical Center. Authority Chairman Matt Knight said that after coming out of executive session members voted to appoint Michael Parsons as interim administrator. Parsons, who came here last year from Physicians Medical Center Carraway in Birmingham, is RMC’s…

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM TUCKER, DECEASED ADMINISTRATRIX’S SETTLEMENT NOTICE This day came Linda Tucker, Administratrix of the Estate of William Tucker, deceased, and files her account, vouchers, evidence and statement for final settlement of her said Administration. It is ordered that the 4th day of Feb., 2010, at…

NOTICE FOR EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT ACTIVITY IN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

This is to give notice that the Randolph County Commission is considering a water line extension project in the northern and western sections in rural Randolph County in the following areas: County Roads 401, 402, 404, 233 88, 23, 806, and 132 as a County CDBG Project. A portion of the project is located in…

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

ALABAMA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Eric Colin Christian to Suntrust Mortgage. Inc, dated September 28, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in Book 504, Page 232, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. The undersigned, Suntrust Mortgage Inc., under…

Roanoke Police Report

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

Arrests Jamey Lynn Camp, 35, of 244 Gulf St., Roanoke – misdemeanor assault – Jan. 11 Jada Plumley Jennings, 27, of 2895 County Rd. 20, Roanoke – theft by shoplifting – Jan. 11 Boris Cornelius Miles, 35, of Opelika – theft of property and criminal mischief – Jan. 10 Timothy Wayne Kirby Jr., 24, of…

CONTINUATION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Heritage Lending & Investments, LLC on April 12, 2007, by William Mitchum and Theresa Mitchum Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship, and recorded in…

Ruby Morris Gunn

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

(IRONDALE) Ruby Morris Gunn, 74, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cook Springs Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Gunn; two daughters, Tammy Gunn Hallmark of Clanton and Teresa Gunn Bishop of Irondale; her parents, Charlie and Pearl Kirby Morris; and a brother, Charlie Ray…

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN FRANKLIN EDGAR SR. NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL TO: John Franklin Edgar Jr., Kathy E. Bentley and David P. Edgar You will take notice on the 5th day of Jan., 2010, a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John…

Lady Bobcats keep on rolling

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

The Woodland Lady Bobcats improved on their stellar season by taking down Ohatchee and Randolph County in the last week. Woodland fought through a tough first quarter against Ohatchee that saw the Lady Cats leading only 19-17 to go on to a 73-41 win. Woodland got the gears going in the second quarter, taking a…

AVISO P/BLICO DE LA PRIMERA REVISI”N DE UNA PROPUESTA DE APOYO A LA ACTIVIDAD EN EL A—O 100-llanura de inundación y humedales

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

Esto es para dar aviso de que la Comisión del Condado de Randolph está considerando un proyecto de línea de extensión de agua en las secciones del norte y oeste en las zonas rurales del Condado de Randolph, en las siguientes áreas: carreteras locales 401, 402, 404, 233 88, 23, 806, y 132 como de…

NOTICE

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

The meeting of the Alabama Public Livestock Market Board previously scheduled for January 8, 2010 will now be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Board Room State Department of Agriculture and Industries, Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL. An application for Charter for Hickory Flats Auction has been…

Martin: Where are the governor’s priorities?

By Editor | January 13, 2010 |

As Gov. Bob Riley and his Rose Bowl entourage tailgated before the University of Alabama dismantled the Texas Longhorns to become college football’s undisputed national champion last Thursday, a plane flew over and around the Pasadena arena pulling a huge banner which read: IMPEACH CORRUPT ALABAMA GOVERNOR BOB RILEY. The banner flew for a full…