RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO. SM 08-230CLASSIC FINANCE, PLAINTIFFVS.WANDA HOLLENQUEST, DEFENDANTNOTICE OF COMPLAINTWanda Hollenquest, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Classic Finance complaint for unpaid balance on account by April 9, 2009, of thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No. SM 08-230, Small Claims Court of Randolph CountyDone this the…
It’s been a long time coming for Jeff Lebo, but it appears the wait is over. The Auburn basketball coach has done what many people thought couldn’t be done-he has people excited over Auburn basketball. He has made Auburn basketball relevant, and that hasn’t happened in a long, long time. Suddenly the Auburn players have…
(WARNER ROBINS, Ga.) James Austin Causey Sr., 91, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Mr. Causey was born on May 12, 1917, in Roanoke. He was a charter member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church and also a Mason belonging to Tyrian Lodge 111. His parents, Joseph and Mary Causey, preceded him in death. His memory will…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Gail H. Finch and spouse, Eric Finch, to Option One Mortgage Corporation on June 6, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 499, Page 46,…
The other day my 20th Century South seminar was discussing the impact of cotton mill industrialization on southerners who left their farms for jobs in the factories. We talked about how rural folk had to adjust to working by the clock for wages, how they dealt with credit and the company store, and how living…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeffrey R. Carder and wife, Margaret E. Carder, on May 14, 1999, to Green Tree-AL, LLC, successor in interest to and f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corp – Alabama, which mortgage is recorded in Volume 381 at Page 279,…
The Handley Lady Tigers softball team started its season out in style by burying Valley 3-1 in Valley last Thursday. Handley’s defensive effort shut down the 5A Valley team, riding the arm of freshman ace pitcher, Morgan Parmer. Parmer tossed 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while giving up only six hits and one…
The Roanoke City Council in a workshop Monday discussed increasing garbage rates. Pat Truitt said the city is losing money on the current $13.50 residential rate. Councilman Mack Arthur Bell, who brought up the rates at the last council meeting, said he personally does not want to pay more and while this is a bad…
Randolph County Narcotics Unit has captured a subject who escaped a couple of weeks before. Robert Samuel “Cooter” Bailey Jr., 58, of 116 Cook Rd., Roanoke, was taken into custody at his mother’s home on Feb. 26. He is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, third-degree escape and parole violation.…
The Handley middle and high school students did a terrific job in the Wizard of Oz play last weekend, and their hard work was rewarded by an appreciative audience. Incredibly, in Friday’s pouring rain more than 500 people turned out to see the classic story. Steve Murphy directed the play, along with his wife, Kathy,…
Roanoke City Schools Superintendent of Education Chuck Marcum commended Knight-Enloe Elementary School teachers and Principal Kim Hendon at the recent school board meeting. “Dr. Joe Morton and the State Department of Education recognize the outstanding job that is being done at Knight-Enloe. They have given me a certificate to present to the staff that “Commends…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. SM 2008 398.00 CHECK ADVANCE, PLAINTIFF VS. LAMERLE JORDAN, DEFENDANT NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Lamerle Jordan, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Check Advance complaint for unpaid balance on account by April 9, 2009, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No. SM 2008 398.00,…
The Wadley Bulldogs continued to enforce their dominance on the mound last week, taking a 6-1 win over county rival Randolph County. Wadley starter Ryan Siskey pitched a solid five innings, giving up only four hits and two walks while striking out eight Randolph County batters. Adding to that, Koty Tobin came in for relief…
(WOODLAND) Services for Jack S. Green, 77, of Woodland will be Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Whaley, Rev. Cecil Halsey and Rev. S. T. Janney officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Green will lie in state at the church one hour…
The Handley Tigers fell in two straight games to class 5A Eufaula and class 6A Smiths Station last week. Against Eufaula, Handley had trouble finding hits, giving way to a 4-0 win for Eufaula. Handley starting pitcher Austin Fetner kept the Tigers in the game through four innings but wasn’t able to keep the momentum…
Unemployment compensation is not charity. It is a critical part of the safety net to help families who, through no fault of their own, find themselves without a job. Alabama, like the rest of the country, is going through a tough time with unemployment. December’s unemployment rate was 6.7 percent, and it has nearly doubled…
Local and area law enforcement agencies should be commended for their actions in breaking up a cockfighting enterprise in eastern Randolph County on Saturday. Those participating, including the driver of a van with “Girl Scout Cookies” and a phone number written on the windows, were charged with a variety of misdemeanors ranging from simple gambling…
10:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets behind the former KFC in Roanoke in the building with the blue awning. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Woodland Volunteer Fire Department. THURSDAY, March 5 8:30 a.m. Randolph County Commission will have an agenda workshop meeting at Randolph County Courthouse Annex. To get on the agenda, call (256) 357-4980…
Recently I wrote about how the first ethics legislation for Alabama was passed on a dare from the Senate to the House in 1973. Well, Gov. Bob Riley is now proposing significant revisions to that law, including a cap on what can be spend on perks for public officials such as food and drink. It…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James A. Murr and Allison Hamilton Murr, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Peoples Independent Bank, and now as nominee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., on the 14th day of May, 2008,…