It’s time for me to revive an idea I broached in this column nearly two decades ago, before the mad rush to be first on the block with a presidential primary. Back then, a state gained prominence by being big and populous, regardless of when it held its primary.So my proposal was for the creation…
A huge crowd greeted Bill Morrison and John Paradise Sr. of the Alabama Department of Revenue last Wednesday at The Galley as they offered tips on how Randolph County can revitalize its towns, hopefully with grants. Every city council, the county commission, industrial board and major organization had representatives at the Randolph County Chamber of…
(BIRMINGHAM) Services for Larry Gene Mann, 59, of Birmingham, formerly of Randolph County, will be Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Napoleon Church of Christ, with Bro. Richard Nichols and Bro. Harlin Howell officiating. Mr. Mann will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow in the…
The Handley Tigers posted a win last week over the Lineville Aggies, 4-3, to improve their record to 6-0. For the most part, Handley struggled at the plate against a tough Lineville pitcher and defense. “We didn’t hit the ball very well,” Handley head coach Kevin Smith said. Smith said Lineville was one of the…
Wadley Mayor Bruce Albright named Kenny Hamilton police chief Friday as the merry-go-round of Wadley police chiefs continues. It was reported late Tuesday that Hamilton had subsequently resigned, however. Mayor Albright also rescinded his police commissioner appointment of Councilwoman Catherine Stringfellow. However, something could be resolved Wednesday. Town Clerk Marsha Poe on Tuesday said there…
The Woodland Bobcats earned a huge win over the traditionally tough Horseshoe Bend team last week by a score of 6-3. Ace pitcher Justin Baldwin earned the win in 7 innings of work, giving up 8 hits, 3 walks and striking out 8 batters. “I think Justin did a great job on the mound for…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF RADOLPH WATERS, DEC. TO: All Creditors of the Estate of Radolph Waters, dec., and Ray Waters and Rebecca Waters, being non-residents of the State of Alabama ADMINISTRATRIX’S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on this the 10th day of March, 2008, came Victoria Land as Administratrix…
Tom Burnside of Wedowee was posthumously inducted into the Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame Feb. 28 in Auburn. He was one of 24 inductees honored during ceremonies at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University. The Alabama 4-H Agents Association nominated Burnside. The Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame recognizes individuals and…
A Roanoke teenager was arrested on Monday and charged with a burglary on Piedmont Street. According to the report from Roanoke Police Department, Jeremy Dwayne Mathis, 18, of 637 Piedmont St., is charged with stealing money, a cell phone and a laptop computer from the residence of Julius Warren Pullen III at 645 Piedmont St.…
COUNTY OF RANDOLPH NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE AND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER 7-9A-604(2) OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA Default having been made in the payment of indebtedness secured by a security agreement executed by K & S Sand and Gravel, Inc. dated the 31st day of March, 2007 to Bank of Wedowee and…
The following abandoned items will be sold for wrecker and storage fees: Bobcat loader 873, serial #514115663; Yamaha V-star motorcycle, JYAUMO1E32A040358. Contact Herren’s Body Shop, 820 Co. Rd. 509, Newell or call 256-363-2985. (11-12)
This column is written specifically for high school athletes, so moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles, pass the paper to the kid in the jersey and tell them to read. It’s true for the most part that games are played on the field or court. It’s also true that football, baseball and basketball are…
The Randolph County Tigers suffered a couple of tough losses last week with an 11-1 defeat at the hands of Horseshoe Bend and an 11-5 loss to Heard County. Randolph County head coach Mike Parker said the Tigers struggled largely due to a string of injuries to the starting roster. But through all the difficulties,…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM HOWARD BAILEY NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL TO: Brenda Gail Mapp, address unknown Lisa S. Hand, address unknown Carmen Sheppard, address unknown LeAnn Nobley, 1018 Maple Circle, Roanoke, AL John Bailey, PO Box 1064, Roanoke, AL Karen Cummings, Cynthia Circle, Roanoke, AL You are hereby notified…
A quick-thinking 14-year-old remained silent as his home was burglarized Feb. 18, using his cell phone to call for help. The burglars thought no one was home but now two of them are in jail and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the remaining suspect, said Investigator Jimmy Holmes. A good bit of…
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HRRR-CN08(248) RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama, until 10 a.m., March 28, 2008, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the following: Guardrail and guardrail end anchors on various county roads at…
Thursday is named for Thor, the red-haired and bearded god of thunder in Germanic paganism. Has Thor become the mark of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, Alice Martin? It certainly appears that way. Martin leads the way in the demonization of educator-legislators in Alabama with loud claps of thunder on Thursday,…
When the Southeastern Conference Basketball Tournament gets underway Thursday in Atlanta, there’s not much at stake for most of the teams in the tournament, but it is a very important four-day event for four teams, two of which were unlucky enough to draw first-round byes. Let’s be honest, being the SEC basketball champion doesn’t mean…
Arrests Randall Lee Overton, 30, of 1411 County Rd. 87, Roanoke – three counts of failure to appear in court (second-degree possession of marijuana, public lewdness and DUI) – March 9 Vincent Garofolo, 36, of 155 Vine St., Roanoke – failure to appear in court (domestic violence – harassment) – March 9 Charles Heflin Smith…
“West Alabama University a rare public college with a dress code.” Associated Press headline, 10/29/07 I’m a historian. I am part of a profession that wants you to believe that if you study the past you will see mistakes made in the past and avoid them in the future. Which is why I am so…