Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who is wanted for attempted murder.According to investigator Jimmy Holmes, four warrants have been issued for Terry Houston, 39, of Woodland. Houston is wanted for attempted murder, reckless endangerment and two counts of assault.Houston’s ex-girlfriend, Wendy Gortney, was moving out of their home on Saturday and…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage (“Mortgage”) executed by DEENA W. COOK and K. REID BARRON to COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF TROUP COUNTY (“CB&T”) on the 16th day of March, 2007, said Mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge…
Rep. Richard Laird and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced last week two Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) that will provide water service to more than 350 Randolph County citizens. CDBG funds of $400,000 will provide new public water service to 83 households located along County Roads 401 and 404 (north-central…
The Roanoke Schools Association is preparing for its Third Annual RSA Christmas Bazaar and Classic Car Show at the National Guard Armory on Old LaFayette Highway. Martha Shelnutt, chairman of the fundraiser, said they expect this to be the best one yet. Vendors are continuing to sign up almost daily as the Saturday, Nov. 7…
(WEDOWEE) Doris Smith Lathrop, 94, of County Road 329, Wedowee, died Oct. 23, 2009. Mrs. Lathrop was born in Bancroft, Mich., on April 24, 1915, the daughter of the late William Wesley Smith and Elzoora L. Millard Smith. She is survived by sons, Lee Lathrop of Holland, Mich., and Carl Lathrop of Wedowee; five grandchildren…
A Roanoke man was arrested and charged with burglary and theft from a house that is for sale. Karen Dean of Roanoke Realty reported the burglary at a house on 131 Pool St., where a stove, refrigerator and dryer were taken. During the weekend, Stacey Rodney Bradley Jr., 20, of 1411 Omaha Rd., Roanoke, was…
After spotting Notasulga 12 points in the opening four minutes of the game, the Wadley Bulldogs cranked up the offense, leading to a 57-26 throttling of the Blue Devils last Thursday night on the road. Notasulga took the opening drive of the game and surprised the Bulldogs with a score at the 8:48 mark of…
ALABAMA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Benjamin Buttrill and Twyla Buttrill, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc acting solely as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage Inc., its successors and assigns, dated May 14, 2007, said mortgage being recorded in Book 518, Page…
WADLEY–A Wadley High School employee was arrested on Friday afternoon of last week and charged with enticing a minor. Robert Steve Battle, 45, of 93 Cooledge St. Circle is employed as the school’s custodian and also serves as a Wadley Town Council member. Randolph County Schools Superintendent Paul Gay said the system took the proper…
It was cold, windy and rainy Saturday Oct. 17, but all three events in downtown Roanoke had a great response. Randolph County Animal Shelter president Chuck Smith was a little tired after spending the previous night with the antique 13-foot Boston Whaler with 40 hp Evinrude motor, trolling motor, canopy and trailer at Chris Mitchum’s…
(LINEVILLE) Services for James R. “Sutt” Sudduth Jr., 80, of Lineville will be Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lineville with the Rev. Rick Talley officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens. Mr. Sudduth died Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Clay County Hospital. A Randolph County native,…
Roanoke City Council held a budget hearing prior to the council meeting but took no action on the budget in the regular meeting. Mayor Mike Fisher said the council will likely make a decision at the Nov. 9 meeting. During the budget session Councilman Mack Arthur Bell wanted to know if the Randolph County Animal…
Mistakes undid the Woodland Bobcats Friday night in a 29-14 region loss to Lineville at home. Woodland was impressive offensively through most of the night, but couldn’t overcome a pair of lost fumbles and three interceptions. “I feel like we played well other than our turnovers and mistakes,” Woodland head coach Larry Strain said. “We…
What in the world has happened to red zone offense, at least red zone offense by the SEC’s top two teams? Florida and Alabama are not only the top two teams in the SEC, they are considered the top two teams in the country, but they are not playing like it. At least they are…
CALHOUN, Ga.—Mohawk Industries today announced plans to expand production at its Roanoke carpet backing manufacturing facility. The company will invest in state-of-the-art extrusion technology and relocate a significant amount of manufacturing equipment to the facility. The expansion will initially create 35 new positions at the facility while more jobs are anticipated as the economy recovers.…
The Handley Tigers smashed the Cleburne County Tigers Friday night in Heflin to the tune of 61-13. Handley was an unstoppable juggernaut in the rushing game, rolling up 488 yards on 39 attempts. Cleburne County was held to 130 rushing yards on 36 carries. Handley was also proficient in the passing game with quarterback Darius…
RANDOLPH COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debt secured by that certain mortgage executed by Donald P. Harmon and wife Katherine J. Harmon, Mortgagor(s) to Small Town Bank, Mortgagee, on April 21, 2004, said mortgage being recorded in the Probate Office of Randolph County,…
Default having been made under the terms of that certain Mortgage of Real Estate and Security Agreement (the “Mortgage”) executed by Lake Wedowee Citgo, Inc. in favor of Branch Banking & Trust Company, recorded in Mortgage Book 519, Page 698 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama (the “Probate Court”),…
The Randolph County Tigers gave it all they had against a powerful Lanett team Friday night in Wedowee, but came away with a 16-7 region loss. Randolph County was unable to get any momentum going in the running game, rushing for negative 4 yards against Lanett. Lanett, however, was unable to make a splash in…
We as football fans are very preoccupied with rankings and polls and such. In fact, I believe we are more than preoccupied. We’re downright obsessed. Whether it’s the moronic system that determines who should play in the national championship game in college football, the AP poll, the Alabama sportswriters high school football polls, recruiting rankings,…