I’m persuaded that just about the coolest word in popular culture these days is “hot.”Like “gay,” this handy three-letter word was kidnapped and brainwashed a couple or three generations ago. Its old, specific, meaning, “having a high temperature,” has been washed out and replaced by a variety of vague meanings that translate roughly as “highly…
The Randolph County Commission is considering the feasibility of closing a section of roadway in the Big Springs Community being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of County Road 518 and County Road 514, for a point of beginning, thence run easterly along said County Road 514 a distance of 0.295 miles…
According to Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman, allegations of voter fraud have been “pouring” into her office since the primary election. Among the allegations are that an absentee ballot had been cast for someone who hasn’t lived in Alabama for 15 years, and that someone paid for votes with cash and rewarded voters with…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL KEITH SOUTHERLAND, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Administration of said deceased have been granted to Kristy Marie Southerland, Administratrix, on the 27th day of June, 2008, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having…
Friday we celebrate our independence in much the way our forefathers did after they defeated the then number-one world power, England. We play music, shoot off fireworks and for many of us we take the day off. Amidst our barbecues, boating, fireworks displays and music we need to remember what it is truly all about.…
Prior to its June 24 meeting Roanoke City Schools saw a changing of the guard with a reception for board member Myria Armitage, who has rotated off the board, and a welcome not only for Tim Hall, who is replacing her, but for Kim Hendon, the new principal at Knight-Enloe Elementary School. RCS Superintendent Chuck…
‘A loaf of bread,’ the Walrus said, ‘Is what we chiefly need: Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeed — Now, if you’re ready, Oysters dear, We can begin to feed.’ Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass I love oysters. Steamed, smoked, stewed, fried. But best of all, I love them raw. Ever wonder…
A lot of people who consider themselves “adrenaline junkies” have fun and interesting hobbies. Some people enjoy roller coasters, while others enjoy the kicks of coaching sports. Some enjoy the thrill of long-distance running and some people even compete in racing boats, cutting through the water at speeds close to 200 mph. Wedowee’s Bill Henderson…
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,…
Willie Paul “Squat” Yarbrough wanted an adventure. He wanted to see something besides the alleys of the mill and the streets of the Mill Village. World War II gave him that opportunity. He was working as a weaver at W.A. Handley Manufacturing Company for two and a half years when he noticed people younger than…
PHILLIPS FLATS – A Fayetteville, Ga., man was found dead in his vehicle of an apparent gunshot wound on Tuesday afternoon of last week. According to Donnie Strain of Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle, a 1993 four-door Toyota Corolla, was found on Highway 22, west of Roanoke, in the Phillips Flats area. The deceased…
Fourteen Randolph County leaders were among those who took the challenge of Vision 13—Adapt to change or be left behind—and completed the Leadership Plenty(c) training program. Leadership Plenty (c), a program developed by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change, was the focus of the Vision 13 regional leadership development program headed by state Sen. Kim…
Wadley High School Dates: July 7 through July 11 Inspection from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Items are located at Wadley High School (Football Field) Wadley High School holds the right to refuse any and all bids. Bids may be left in the main office. Items: Sectioned Wood Poles, Lighting Equipment (27)
Ann’s Flowers on College Street in Roanoke was robbed by an armed black male on Saturday morning. The robbery took place at approximately 11:21 a.m. when the man pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the resister and from the employees of the business. He then left on foot, headed toward the traffic light…
Water is vital to almost everything in Alabama. Our rivers, lakes and streams affect every aspect of our lives and dominate our landscape. Businesses depend on it; and even our very lives depend on it. The hundreds of Alabama lakes are the basis of much of the state’s tourism industry, and much of our power…
Arrests Mike Hann, 30, of 344 County Rd. 819, Wadley – probation violation – June 30 Marcelino Gamas, 25, of 39 County Rd. 4, Lot 4, Wedowee – DUI, violation of the prohibition law, driving on the wrong side of the road and driving with out first obtaining a driver’s license – June 28 Darryl…
The Randolph County Farmers Market will open Saturday, July 12, according to Jim Abney, who oversees the market for state Rep. Richard Laird’s office. “We’re looking for vendors and farmers,” Abney said. Anyone with questions can contact him at the office at 863-7938 or go by the office in the Randolph Plaza Shopping Center. He…
Official qualifying for the August municipal elections began Tuesday. As of press time four candidates had qualified for Roanoke City Council. Councilman Mack Arthur Bell was the first one to qualify at 8:07 a.m. for his council seat. Councilwoman Tammi T. Holley also qualified for her council seat. Councilman Walter Sudduth qualified for the mayor’s…
WEDOWEE—Gerald Huddleston, acting director of Randolph County Industrial Development Council, and Dorothy Tidwell, director of Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, announce that Silla America Inc., a Korean business, will locate in the former Hub Trucking building, south of Wedowee, just off of U.S 431. The company is a Tier II supplier and will fabricate metal…
Nearly a quarter century ago we established a piggy bank in which to place the money from royalties paid by oil and gas companies for the right to drill for gas off our coast. But ever since the Alabama Trust Fund (ATF) was established there have been groups and politicians poised with hammers trying to…