DISTRICT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMATO: AMANDA L. WHITEThis is to notify you that a Civil Action (Lawsuit) is pending in this Court wherein Colonial Bank is Plaintiff and you are Defendant (Case No. DV-2008-900004). Plaintiff claims $7,649.39 plus interest, attorney’s fees, and costs due Plaintiff by those certain Consumer Loan Agreements given Plaintiff by…

ALABAMA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tamika Smith and husband, Travis B. Smith to Household Finance Corporation of Alabama, dated October 6, 2000, said mortgage being recorded in Book 407, Page 102, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama.…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: MAMIE KEEL, DECEASED Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of March, 2008, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate Court of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER CV-2008-0026 STATE OF ALABAMA, ex. rel. E. PAUL JONES, DISTRICT ATTORNEY FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PLAINTFF VS. WESLEY BLAYNE PARKER, ALIAS And one (1) 1994 Mazda vehicle VIN# 4F4CR16AORTM13287, And A, B, C Defendants NOTICE Notice is hereby given that any and all parties claiming an interest in the property sought…

The Randolph County Learning Center is applying for the Alabama Department of Transportation for a federal capital funding grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act. This funding is for capital assistance to help meet the transportation needs of the disabled in Randolph County. A public hearing will be held on March 24, 2008,…

A Chestnut Street man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with assaulting a woman at his residence last week. According to investigator James Bailey of Roanoke Police Department, Maurice Antwone Allen, 21, is charged with aggravated assault in the beating of Kwonza Knight, who remains hospitalized at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Officers who…

(VALLEY) Lowell Earnest McCain, 83, of Valley died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. A native of Randolph County, Mr. McCain was born August 30, 1925. He was retired from the West Point Pepperell Stevens Corporate Office and worked for eight years as a consultant with West Point Stevens. He was…

This column will follow absolutely no discernible format. I’m just going to riff about several different things on my mind right now that pertain to the world of sports. First off, there’s this whole March Madness thing. I don’t know if you’ve heard about it, but the NCAA does this big 64-team playoff for its…

From a distance there is harmony And it echoes through the land. “From a Distance” by Julie Gold Peter wrote, “I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it, but I’m a pilot.” Well, he hadn’t, but he and I are just getting to know each other really well, and in the talk about changes we are…

Three more arrests have been made in the burglary of a Rock Mills home on Feb. 18. Since the incident, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has been in search of Timothy Truman Harmon Sr., but as the case evolved, not only has Harmon been charged, but two additional suspects, as well. A 14-year-old resident of the…

COUNTY OF RANDOLPH NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Leonard Lee Coats, III and, wife, Maureen Coats on the 20th day of March, 2001 to Bank of Wedowee which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Randolph County,…

Sealed bids for water service line materials for Project 111 Section 18 Materials: Randolph County 2007 CDBG Funded Water Facilities Program Water Main Extension on County Roads 49, 132, 806 & 887 Randolph County, AL CDBG Project No. CY-CM-PF-07-008 Will be received by Randolph County Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority Office 538 Main Street…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHERINE OWENSBY, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Katherine Owensby, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 12th day of March, 2008, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…

When the NCAA Tournament opens on Thursday, six Southeastern Conference teams will begin play with hopes of reaching the Final Four. But what are the chances any of them will see the Sweet 16? Or for that matter, even live to play two games? My guess is not many. All season long the Southeastern Conference…

Arrests Terrence Milton, 20, of 805 Industrial Blvd., Apt. C-1 – disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment – March 17 Kelly Nicole Stewart, 21, of 71 County Rd. 236, Wedowee – second-degree theft of property – March 16 Benjamin Joe Turner, 26, of David Turner Road, Wedowee – disorderly conduct and public intoxication – March 14…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULINE C. DIAL, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTRIX Ancillary Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Patricia Ann Sawtelle on the 14th day of March, 2008, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate Court of Randolph County, Alabama,…

Qualifying for local offices is March 3 through 5 p.m. on April 4. Candidates for local offices qualify with their party chairmen. Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee chairman James Harris can be reached at commissioner’s court on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. until noon, while Randolph County Republican Party chairman Bob Fincher said he…

Someone said if you want to be an editorial writer you should move to Alabama. Looking back at our state’s history of colorful characters and questionable decision-making, that seems to be sound advice for one seeking interesting topics on which to opine. One who has observed local governments in action in recent months may conclude…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF GROVER POOLE, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Testamentary of said deceased have been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of March, 2008, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…

Bud Stringfellow, husband of Wadley Councilwoman Catherine Stringfellow, was found guilty of harassment Tuesday in a case involving Wadley Mayor Bruce Albright. District Judge Pat Whaley told Bud Stringfellow to stay away from Albright and fined him $100 in the brief hearing. Former Wadley Police Chief Marc Green and Don Knight testified they were witnesses…