An industry recruiting trip to South Korea appears to have borne fruit, with interest shown by a California firm and six South Korean firms planning to visit Randolph County this week.Rep. Richard Laird, representing his office, Lamar Davis representing the Randolph County Industrial Development Council, and Gerald Dial representing the Alabama Development Office and the…

COUNTY OF RANDOLPH NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jackson Whaley and wife, Mary C. Whaley on the 2nd day of August, 2001, to Bank of Wedowee which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Randolph County, Alabama,…

NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA VICTOR GURLEY, PLAINTIFF V. AMANDA HARRIS, DEFENDANT Amanda Harris, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Victor Gurley’s Complaint arising out of the automobile accident that occurred on April 11, 2009, involving Victor Gurley and Amanda Harris, Victor Gurley is seeking damages and other…

IN RE: EULA M. BILLINGSLEY, DECEASED NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO SELL/PURCHASE REAL ESTATE TO: Adrione Billingsley Tidwell Elonda Boddie Kisha Billingsley Jones Jarvis Jones Billingsley You are hereby notified that Charlie H. West, Executor, filed a petition to sell/purchase the real property of Eula M. Billingsley. A hearing will be held on the…

The 1926 Rose Bowl was perhaps the most important game in southern football history. For the first half century of college football the game was dominated by powerhouses in other parts of the country. According to history professor Wayne Flynt of Auburn University, the big newspapers of that time were still writing very demeaning articles…

Police Chief Adam Melton has closed Knight Avenue from Main Street to White Street until further notice due to a crumbling building. Mayor Mike Fisher pointed to the top left corner of the building that is separating from the adjoining wall, presenting a danger to the public. He said it is the building owner’s responsibility…

Randolph County Narcotics Unit Jeffery Sean Lawson, 21, of 1521 County Rd. 56, Wedowee – failure to appear in court (second-degree possession of marijuana), probation violation, first-degree possession of marijuana and eluding law enforceent – Dec. 7 RCSO arrests Sandie Michelle Hill, 20, of 4996 County Rd. 26, Wadley – failure to appear in court…

(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Shelby Jean Tyler, 68, of Somerset Place, Carrollton, Ga., died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. She was born March 31, 1941, in Woodland, the daughter of the late Virginia Herring Holloway and Howard Holloway. Mrs. Tyler retired from Southwire after 30 years of service and was a member of Community Church, Bowdon, Ga. Besides…

(ORANGEBURG, S.C.) Harold Hammett French, 76, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at The Regional Medical Center. Services were Saturday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. at Limestone United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Williams Jr. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons. Mr. French was born Nov. 4, 1933,…

SWAGG—Thanksgiving Day 2009 in Randolph County was marred by the tragic deaths of two young people in a murder-suicide. Randolph County Sheriff Jeff Fuller told WTVM news in Columbus, Ga., that Tracy Lester Ward, 28, of Wedowee shot his wife, April Leigh Haney Ward, also 28, outside a house on County Road 7 in the…

The City of Roanoke Water, Sewer, Gas and Filter Plant began receiving calls about the smell of natural gas about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, around McDonald’s, Cauthen Circle, Rock Mills Road and other areas, according to operations supervisor Brent Wilson. Gas got into the sewer main and began blowing all over town, making it…

The crimes reported in the paper over the past two weeks are a reminder that each year about this time there is an increase in shoplifting, burglaries and thefts. This year, with higher than normal unemployment, the problem could be worse. There are common sense things we can do to protect ourselves, such as making…

(DAVISTON) A Roanoke man was fatally injured on Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident near Daviston. According to the Alex City post of the Alabama State Troopers, Lawrence Leon Sims, 65, was killed when the vehicle he was driving, a 1991 Volvo, left the roadway and struck a tree. The accident happened on Highway 22…

Alabama Democrats are becoming increasingly upset with the Obama White House over federal appointments here and are fearful the president is about to nominate a person who does not hold a license to practice law in the state as the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Alabama has three federal judicial districts, the…

Thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful—seeing and talking to everyone. It is my favorite day of the year. It was a beautiful day with just a nip in the air later in the day. Everyone got safely here and safely home. Politics was not on the agenda, which is a good thing in a divided family like…

Once again the residents of Randolph County are responding to ensure no child 12 years or under goes without a Christmas present, and a concert Saturday will help with that. Wendell “Tootie” Williams said he had talked to Pilot Club of Roanoke project chairwoman Chris Head who said there is still a big need. The…

The Southeastern Conference Championship Game has been good for the conference. There is no debate about that. In fact, it’s been good for college football, as other conferences have followed the SEC’s lead and established lucrative conference championship games. Remember when the championship game was first established, the biggest complaint was that by having to…

Despite a major water main blowout that cut water to much of Wadley, the community Thanksgiving meal went off without a hitch, according to Mayor Jim Dabbs, who does not even recall eating on Thanksgiving. He had planned to volunteer at the meal at Wadley High School but received a 5:30 a.m. call that the…

Needless to say, I was a little disappointed Friday night on the long trip home from Jackson. I’m not disappointed in the Handley Tigers football team. Those guys played with a lot of heart this season. It’s just when I get my hopes up for something, like covering a state championship game, it makes it…