WEHADKEE—Several hundred trees were broken in two, twisted or uprooted during stormy weather on Wednesday night of last week.Survey crews of the National Weather Service observed the damage along an unpaved portion of County Road 296 in the Wehadkee community of eastern Randolph County.The NWS says the F-1 tornado struck at approximately 6:50 p.m. and…
With baseball season getting geared up in Randolph County this week, I wanted to write an inspiring, heart-felt column about how baseball is as American as apple pie. I wanted to write a column about how America’s favorite pastime is stronger than ever and how the professional game is having a positive impact on players…
Two drivers were killed in unrelated one-vehicle crashes in the past week. A young Woodland woman was killed Friday afternoon in an automobile accident near Franklin, Ga. According to the Newnan post of the Georgia State Patrol, Nichole Simmons, 20, was driving a full-size Chevrolet pickup truck on Alabama Road in Heard County at approximately…
It seems as though everybody in Alabama is after a chunk of the president’s $787-billion stimulus bonanza. The headlines tell the story thusly: “Alabama Port Authority seeks $27 million… Cities, counties fight over stimulus funds… Alabama in line for billions… Stimulus offers hope for road crews… Riley says stimulus key to state’s budget… and on…
The Handley Tigers are not the team they were last year after losing such prolific players as Trent Johnson, Caro Manning, Rob Harper and Wes Slay. But with solid showings against Auburn, Jacksonville and Gaston this past week, they may not be far off the mark. Handley began its season with a double header against…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID HERMAN TRAYLOR, DEC. TO: ALL CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID HERMAN TRAYLOR, DECEASED NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT On the 20th day of February, 2009, Ruby Geraldene Traylor filed her Petition for Final Settlement of the Estate of David Herman Traylor, deceased. Creditors, persons with a claim,…
Representatives of some local assistance agencies agree this is the worst economic times they have seen, and what breaks their hearts the most is not being able to help people who genuinely need help. They include Russ Robinson, director of the local chapter of the Red Cross; Mary Baker, program counselor with Community Action Agency…
The Woodland Bobcats were in for a rude awakening to start off the season, taking a 12-0 loss to Beulah Monday. Woodland had trouble connecting with the ball for hits, especially with runners on base and in scoring position. But according to head coach Stephen Bailey, the main source of Woodland’s struggles in the season…
The yard on Louina Street is filled with heavy equipment, piles of dirt and assorted vehicles. A huge pipe resting on a long truck was parked in the front yard for days. Homeowner Terry Taylor is determined to stop the basement flooding of the old Pee Wee and Brooksie Hodges house he bought. He said…
The City of Roanoke is accepting sealed bids for the mowing of Cedarwood and Booker Hill cemeteries for the season beginning March 12-October 12, 2009. Sealed bids must be received at City Hall, 809 Main Street, Roanoke, AL 36274 by Friday, March 6, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. The bids will be opened on Monday, March…
10:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets behind the former KFC in Roanoke in the building with the blue awning. 7 p.m. The Theatre Department of Southern Union State Community College presents The Dining Room in Brazeal Auditorium. Admission is $5. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Woodland Volunteer Fire Department. THURSDAY, February 26 9 a.m. Trip…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Marigold ‘Macie’ Kirby Lester, 100, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of LaGrange, Ga., died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Mrs. Lester was born in Randolph County, Ala. She lived and raised her family in LaGrange, but spent the rest of her life in Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Luther Lester.…
Two Heflin residents were arrested on drug charges in Roanoke last week. According to Chief Adam Melton, officers received information about the two buying pseudoephedrine pills on Thursday afternoon. The couple’s green Jeep Cherokee was stopped near 3-D Shopping Center. A search of Brandy Lane Bright, 29, of 1133 County Rd. 79, Heflin, resulted in…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Eleanor Sue East Clark, 88, of Roanoke, will be Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. Phillip Gore and Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5…
In the long run it might not make a whole lot of difference. But the past seven weeks or so have been costly to the legend that was Andre Smith. One great thing about being a college football star is the fans of your school will love you forever. Years after you have used up…
The stimulus package just passed by Congress, known as the American Recovery and Reconstruction Act, will bring more than $3 billion to Alabama in a time when our unemployment is rising and our state budgets are on the verge of collapse. Yes, it is true that the national debt will increase with this measure. No…
I am a graduate of the University of Georgia. “How ’bout them Dawgs?” During the time I was there (1970-73) I spent many a fine fall afternoon in and around Sanford Stadium, watching what went on between the hedges. I say in and “around” because back then one end zone was open and outside you…
It’s encouraging that, despite having signed a huge $787 billion economic stimulus package on the recommendation of most economists, President Barack Obama has acknowledged the need to get the deficit under control once the economic recovery is underway. He has set a goal to cut the annual deficit at least in half by the end…
In 2006 you didn’t just elect me to public office; you hired me to do a job. You expect three things. One, you expect results. Two, you expect me to go to Montgomery to work for your interest, not special interests. And three, you expect me to make the legislative session about people, not about…
ROCK STAND—A Roanoke teenager was wounded Saturday night when her boyfriend shot her. According to Randolph County Sheriff’s Office investigator Greg Dendinger, Kimberly Deann Moon, 18, and boyfriend Christopher Jackson, 22, had been involved in domestic altercations throughout the day. At approximately 10 p.m. that night, they were at Jackson’s mother’s house at 197 County…