It will only be one day a week, but for the first time in years Roanoke will have a pediatrician starting Thursday, Oct. 19.It will be a return home for former Roanoke resident, Suzanne Schuessler Hayes, whose parents, John and Suzanne Schuessler, were long-time Roanoke residents.Her mother is deceased, and she hopes her father eventually…
The annual banquet of Randolph County Chamber of Commerce will be Thursday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Union State Community College dining hall with special guest speaker, Congressman Mike Rogers. The entertainment will be provided by Tom Gassaway and a special presentation to the Tom Burnside family in recognition of his work…
The biggest and best tent circus, with the most animals, is coming to Roanoke for two shows Monday, Oct. 23, according to Ben Jordan, local representative for the Carson & Barnes Circus. His research shows a circus has not visited Roanoke in 25 years but if the circus does well this 70-year-old circus will put…
Strain Construction Company hereby gives notice that all work has been completed on the following projects for the Randolph County Water Sewer and Fire Protection Authority: Project No. 111-11 Gray Hill Water System Improvements on Randolph County Roads 45, 64, 65, 82, 87, 132, 240, 691, Al Highway 48 & US Highway 431 and Project…
Southern Union State Community College officially opened the Wadley Campus Administration Building Thursday to a crowd of more than 300 people. SU President Susan Salatto presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where students and faculty, past and present, reminisced about the impact of the college on individuals and the community. Huey Barrett, a member of the…
Jack’s Family Restaurants is converting the old Wendy’s on U.S. Highway 431 to their needs and plans to open Thanksgiving week, according to Pam Measel, Jack’s director of marketing. Just coming from a meeting with Jefferson County school principals, she said, “We love that area. We’re looking to grow down the east side of the…
Tools and willing workers are needed for the approaching playground build Nov. 1-5, according to Rotary Club project co-coordinator David Denton. The community project will take place on the city of Roanoke land off North Main Street donated by the Kiwanis Club. “We need 6-foot to 12-foot ladders. We need wheelbarrows. We need rakes. We…
In light of the three recent school shootings across the country, Roanoke City Council immediately approved Police Chief Adam Melton’s request to buy two portable metal detectors. As seen on television and in the news, he said, school violence has increased with three shootings in one week. He asked for permission to buy a detector…
(CEDARTOWN, Ga.) Graveside services for Kenneth Cleveland Williams, 70, of Cedartown, Ga., formerly of Randolph County, will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Valley Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Truman Norred officiating. Mr. Williamson died Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Cedartown. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct.…
WADLEY – Stephen Boss, a former dancer at Southern Union State Community College and a finalist on television’s “Star Search” and “The Wade Robson Project,” will teach his unique style of hip-hop dance in a master class on the Wadley campus on Thursday, Oct. 12. A college-level class will be offered from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in…
The Mt. Cheaha Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 47 will have a fishing tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21, from the Highway 48 Boat Ramp in Wedowee. First place prize is $1,200, plus a trophy; second place $600, plus trophy; third place $400, plus trophy; and fourth place $200, plus trophy. Fifth through tenth places will…
Handley’s offense matched its touchdown total of its previous five games combined, but a turnover and two miscues on special teams proved costly as Handley fell to Beauregard 28-27. Handley had a shot to win it with a field goal at the end of the game, but Trent Johnson’s attempt was no good, leaving Handley…
Arrests Timothy Marion Phillips, 50, of 24758 County Rd. 87, Graham, was arrested on Oct. 5 and charged with public intoxication. Brian Travante Bledsoe, 24, of LaFayette was arrested on Oct. 5 and charged with theft by fraud. Cindy Lynn Holloway, 27, of 326 County Rd. 240, Wedowee, was arrested on Oct. 4 and charged…
MONTGOMERY — It came as no surprise, but when the state closed its books on Sept. 30 at the end of the fiscal year the numbers were incredible — Alabama’s taxes generated more money than ever before in history. Taxes earmarked for the Education Trust Fund, which supports public schools and colleges, produced $5.4 billion,…
I have been thinking about this for a while. Ever since a male colleague, a professor of strict moral principles and Puritan sensibilities, stormed into my office and demanded that someone in authority should “make the girls around here put on some clothes.” I didn’t know what to say. His problem was an excess of…
COUNTY OF RANDOLPH MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on the 12th day of June 1998 by Robert L. Parks and Frank D. Stamper to the Bank of Wedowee, said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Mortgage…
Winterboro (2-4) at RCHS (5-1) Quinton Prothro proved last week against Woodland that he is the real deal. As long as he is on the field RCHS has a fighting chance to win any game that they go into. He is that much of a difference maker. If someone else were playing quarterback for the…
A story about a controversial issue? No problem. A non-controversial story about a high school sports event? Someone’s going to get mad. Nothing raises the ire of newspaper readers like reporting on high school sports. That’s the way it was 30 years ago; that’s the way it is today. A recent letter about the lack…
(ROANOKE) Services for Danny Harold Shelnutt, 46, will be Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Halsey officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Mr. Shelnutt died…
(NEWELL) Services for Herbert Lee Hadley, 87, of Newell, were Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Taylor and the Rev. Eugene Robinson officiating. Burial followed in Wedowee City Cemetery. Mr. Hadley died Sunday, Oct. 8, at Lineville Nursing Home. Mr. Hadley is survived by his wife,…