The high school football season is a week old, which is just enough for us to make some observations about what we learned from those season-opening contests.Let’s take a look at the local teams in action tonight, including a pair of matchups that pit 2A, Region 4 vs. 1A, Region 5, and the renewal of…
(WADLEY) The funeral for Rhonda Baldwin, 61, of Wadley will be Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tyler Worthey and Bro. Frank Sledge officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The visitation at the funeral home will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. ***Please note that…
(GREENSBORO, N.C.) The Rev. Jimmy J. Norred, 81, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital after a brief illness. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Paul’s Chapel Church Cemetery. Rev. Norred was born Dec. 30, 1939,…
(FREDONIA) Retired Col. Gary Randolph Perry, Chaplain, USAF, died Aug. 19, 2021. The funeral was Sunday, Aug. 22, at Fredonia United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. He was born in Roanoke on Nov. 27, 1946. Gary entered the ministry in 1976 after eight years of enlisted time in the USAF. He was…
Backward Glances for August 25, 2021 40 YEARS AGO While the deal may not yet be finalized, it is no secret that Handley Textiles in Roanoke is getting new ownership, according to officer manager Bill Brown. Stockholders of the Canton Group, which owns Handley Textiles, met last Thursday and voted to accept the purchase offer…
This house on Parris Circle in Roanoke was destroyed after a fire broke out some time late Wednesday morning. The house was unoccupied at the time, so the fire was well underway before neighbors noticed it and called 911. No injuries were reported from the blaze.
Both school systems in the county responded to the rising number of COVID-19 cases by issuing separate mask mandates just days apart. The discussion for the county school system began at last Thursday’s meeting of Randolph County Board of Education, where Superintendent John Jacobs summed it up by saying, “COVID has reared its ugly head…
WEDOWEE – In last Thursday’s meeting, Randolph County Commission voted to approve the 2021-2022 county transportation plan. Following the approval from the county, the state must approve the plan before any work can be scheduled. The proposed plan includes the following roads: Resurfacing of County Road 129 from Highway 48 to River Pointe Drive. Resurfacing…
A complaint to Roanoke Police Department on Thursday night of last week about a disorderly person on Pate Street led to the man’s arrest for drug trafficking. When officers arrived, the man left the residence but would not speak with them. He walked off carrying a black drawstring bag and a box of sandwich bags.…
Arrests Christopher Joseph Whidby, 32, of Munford – failure to appear in court (possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia) – Aug. 22 Coleman Lee Brown, 36, of 130 County Rd. 329, Wedowee – failure to appear in court (giving false information to law enforcement) – Aug. 20 Joseph…
Superintendent’s report Superintendent Jacobs reported to the board that the paperwork for replacement of the roof on the old Randolph County High School gym is in, and work should begin in a few weeks. In addition, the gym floor will have to be replaced too after the project is completed. Jacobs said there are some…
ORANGE BEACH – County officials and employees across Alabama will gather in Orange Beach from Aug. 23-26 for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama’s (ACCA) 2021 Annual Convention. To be held at the Perdido Beach Resort, the convention will feature notable speakers and presentations that allow the association’s membership to press “reset” and renew…
The Randolph County Historical Museum Committee is sponsoring a public archeological “dig experience” on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25, as a fundraiser to support the restoration of Randolph County Historical Museum. The event will take place, rain or shine, from 12 to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
WEDOWEE – In a brief meeting last week, Wedowee Town Council approved money to help in repairing a generator for Randolph County EMA. “This is a large generator that we have used here in town before, and I think we need to help with the rapairs,” said Mayor Tim Coe. The council approved $1,000 to…
(OPELIKA) The funeral for Paul “Randy” Moon, 63, of Opelika will be Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Newman officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday. Randy was born in…
(WOODLAND) The funeral for Monty Andrew Cantrell, 34, of Woodland will be Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Scott Hannah officiating. Andrew passed away Monday, Aug. 23, at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga. A Woodland native, Andrew was born in Carrollton, Ga., on June 28, 1987,…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA KAY PATTERSON, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Valley Woodard on the 18th day of Aug., 2021, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the…
REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION CASE NUMBER: JU-2018-000066.03; JU-2018-000080.03 PETITIONER: CLEBURNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE MATTER OF: LAILA WINTERS, A MINOR CHILD; DOB: June 14, 2005 IN THE MATTER OF: PATRICK WINTERS, A MINOR CHILD; DOB: August 22, 2006 TO: The Mother. Melissa Holland. A Petition has been filed in this Court requesting…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM EUGENE HOLT, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Jamie Jordan on the 17th day of August, 2021, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the…
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Courtroom at the Roanoke Justice Center located at 30 West Point Street. The purpose of this hearing shall be…