Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to CIS Financial Services, Inc. on July 25, 2008, by Michael Bryant, an unmarried man and Teshia L. Rachel, an unmarried woman, and recorded in Book 534 Page 760; said mortgage was transferred and assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration…

Two of the Southeastern Conference’s new coaches have a problem. For one, Lane Kiffin, the problem is critical. For the other, Gene Chizik, it’s a nice problem to have. But first, let’s think about the more critical problem facing Kiffin. One obvious problem is that his Tennessee Vols have to play Florida this weekend, and…

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I’m going to do it again this week. Last week I talked about the talent in this county and the talent at the college level that comes from this county. I got a little feedback, so like a good coach, I’m going to keep running what works.…

Spend a day in Fredonia this Saturday, Sept. 19, where there will be a huge community indoor yard sale. Antiques, electronics, collectibles, clothing, furniture, toys and much more will be available. The sale will be from 7:30 a.m. until noon Eastern at the Fredonia Community Clubhouse. This is the old schoolhouse located near the crossroads…

WEDOWEE—After this week’s Randolph County Commission meeting, the county once again inched closer to a new jail. Mike Hammerick of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, who had previously brought drawings of a proposed addition to Randolph County Jail, visited with the commission on Thursday of last week during the workshop. He said there is stimulus money…

Arrests Jermaine Beard, 27, of 143 King David Turner Rd., Wedowee – three counts of failure to appear in court (child support) – Sept. 13 Vicente Fernandez Perez, 27, of Donald Wright’s Trailer Park, Wedowee – DUI, eluding police and giving false information to a law enforcement officer – Sept. 11 Ashley Webb, 19, (no…

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William R. Terry and Bessie Terry, to Ameritrust Mortgage Company, on the 25th day of April, 2003, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 444, Page 637;…

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that ADVANCE TANK AND CONSTRUCTION CO., Contractor has completed work with Randolph County Water, Sewer & Fire Protection Authority which consisted of Bethel Booster Pumping Station & Pressure Based Controls and has made a request for final settlement. All claims…

A while back, John Taylor of Greensboro, N.C., suggested that I write something about expressions you used to hear every day but seldom hear anymore. It got me to thinking: Each generation has its own pet expressions that preceding generations think are juvenile and succeeding generations will think are old hat (to use a hackneyed…

Abanda Fire Chief Lynn Coker said he was notified Monday morning that a grant he applied for was approved. The $85,000 FEMA grant will provide a shelter for 96 people in dangerous weather. It will be self-contained, with restrooms, under the Community Safe Room grant. It is falls under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, he…

Bill Henderson collected his second points championship of the season this past weekend in New Athens at the 18th Annual New Athens Fall Classic. All Henderson had to do was qualify and win the first round of eliminations on Sunday. And he did just that to earn the St. Louis Drag Boat Association points championship.…

“I hate to think that it was all just . . . fashion” The Big Chill” (1983) That was the plaintive cry of Sarah Cooper, played by Glenn Close in my favorite ’60s movie, “The Big Chill,” which really wasn’t about the ’60s at all. It was about a group of people who had lived…

The 2nd Annual Rock Mills Area Folk Pottery and Bottle Show will be Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will be at the old Rock Mills store and along the shoals of Wehadkee Creek. Between 15 and 20 collectors will visit to share their collections, in addition to three present-day…

Arrests Allen Junior Sutton, 27, of Field Street Apts., 316 East Ave., Roanoke – failure to appear in court and resisting arrest – Sept. 14 Steve Wayne Gregg, 40, of 629 Commerce St., Roanoke – DUI – Sept. 14 Pamilla F. Beard, 31, of 143 King David Turner Rd., Wedowee – failure to appear in…

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Harold F. Atwater and Antoinette M. Atwater, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for GMFS, LLC, on the 28th day of February, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of…

The Woodland Lady Bobcats volleyball team remains undefeated after a big win over Horseshoe Bend last week. Woodland lost the first match to Horseshoe Bend 25-23, but won the final three 25-19, 25-21 and 25-20. Kaitlin Edmonson and Morgan Edwards led the team with 11 kills each. Haley Rollins and Edwards led in serving with…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EVERETT P. BUTLER, DECEASED A Summary Distribution of a Small Estate being probated by the Office of the Probate Court of Randolph County, Alabama, the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, does hereby give notice that all persons having claims against said estate…