The town of Wadley has yet another reason to celebrate. The Wadley Bulldogs junior varsity boys won the county tournament last weekend after wins over Handley and Randolph County.Handley kept the game close, but Wadley’s John Thomas hit a buzzer-beating shot from the paint to put the Bulldogs on top in the first round, 37-35.Grady…
After a pair of disappointing losses to Lineville and Ranburne last week, Woodland got back on track with a 55-54 win over Clay County Tuesday night in Woodland. “It was a big win for us,” head coach Larry Strain said. “Clay County has only lost two games this year.” Woodland had a 5-point lead with…
Arrests Charisma “Latoya” Holloway, 25, of Heflin was arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with failure to appear in court (bad check). Emmie Lou Boyd Pierson of 4694 County Rd. 19, Heflin, was arrested on Jan. 21 on County Road 40 and charged with DUI (blood-alcohol content of .14 percent). Billy Joe Sprayberry, 22, of…
WADLEY – A shooter is on the run while his victim is recovering from a gunshot wound following an incident at Plantation Patterns in Wadley on Friday morning. According to Wadley Police Chief Larry Whatley, he and his officers are seeking the whereabouts of the alleged gunman, Nosquailas Jujuan Blake, 28, of Lineville. He is…
Handley’s girls continue to dominate the court after two big wins last week over Central Coosa and LaFayette. The wins put Handley in a prime position to force a three-way tie in the area standings, but head coach Jimmy Askew isn’t exactly keen on hosting the area tournament. “It’s a lot of work,” Askew said.…
After winning the Randolph County tournament over a week ago, the Wadley Bulldogs are still hot. Wadley, under head coach Jim Striplin, have won four of their last five games, including the two wins over Handley and Woodland in the county tournament. The Bulldogs got a reality check after a tough game against Edward Bell…
An unannounced meeting prior to Monday night’s scheduled city council meeting set the mood for the confusion surrounding repayment of city funds for a trip not taken. The city issued a travel advance check dated March 20, 2006 to business consultant George Condy to represent the city at a meeting of potential Kia suppliers and…
When Leader reporter Penny Pool voiced an objection to the Roanoke City Council’s secret meeting Monday night, Mayor Spec Bonner said he did not know what the state’s open meetings law said about such meetings. This leads one to wonder how many other public officials may be ignorant of the basic state law that governs…
(WEDOWEE) Services for Vennon Varron Johnson, 80, of Wedowee will be Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Zenus Windsor and the Rev. Gordon Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Forrester Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on…
(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) Services for Aaron Emory Sheppard, 69, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Roanoke, will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at 7 p.m. at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel in Knoxville. Mr. Sheppard will be moved to Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke with funeral services on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral…
(WADLEY) Services for Rollie Wilkerson, 76, of Wadley will be Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Community Church, with the Revs. Ray Franklin, Zenus Windsor, Jimmy Brand and A.J. Harrell officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Wilkerson died Friday, Jan. 19, at his residence. He was born in…
(FIVE POINTS) Services for Edna Jo Lee Burnett, 86, of Five Points were Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Langley and the Rev. Yancey Sanders officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Burnett died Friday, Jan. 19, at Traylor Nursing Home, Roanoke. Survivors include one…
(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Bobby James South, 57, of Carrollton, Ga., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007. Mr. South was born in Carroll County, Ga., on Sept. 17, 1949, to Marvin South and Alma Eunice South. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army and was a member of the…
(WADLEY) Services for Billie Cotney Clegg, 83, of Wadley will be Saturday, Jan.20, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Wadley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Martha Hauer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wadley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. Mrs. Clegg…
(WEDOWEE) Services for Jesse G. Blanks, 57, of Wedowee will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Dempsey officiating. Mr. Blanks will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Blanks died Sunday, Jan.…
(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) Graveside services for Berta Lee Glover, 88, of Fayetteville, N.C., ,were at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at East Roanoke Cemetery, with Bishop Aaron Winston officiating. Mr. Glover died Sunday, Jan. 14, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville. Survivors include a daughter, Belinda Autry of Fayetteville; one grandson; seven nieces; three nephews;…
(WADLEY) Willie Rufus Battle, 55, of Wadley died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services will be held at County Line Baptist Church, Wadley, on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tim Heard officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church…
(DAVISTON) Mary Ann Whatley, 64, of Daviston, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at her residence. Services will be at Leander Baptist Church, Daviston, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Roosevelt Gregory officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Whatley will lie in state at the church one hour before…
(FIVE POINTS) Services for Edna Jo Lee Burnett, 86, of Five Points were Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Langley and the Rev. Yancey Sanders officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Burnett died Friday, Jan. 19, at Traylor Nursing Home, Roanoke. Survivors include one…
(WADLEY) Services for Rollie Wilkerson, 76, of Wadley will be Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Community Church, with the Revs. Ray Franklin, Zenus Windsor, Jimmy Brand and A.J. Harrell officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Wilkerson died Saturday, Jan. 19, at his residence. He was born in…