Corruption in Alabama government is nothing new. Throughout the years officials elected and appointed have done things that didn’t meet the “smell test.” Much of this has been considered business as usual, though, with actions only occasionally drawing enough attention to warrant prosecutions. That’s one reason the conviction of former Gov. Don Siegelman came as…

NAPA Auto Parts in Roanoke fell prey to burglars on Saturday night when a large number of tools were taken from the store on U.S. 431. According to investigator Billy Lane of Roanoke Police Department, in addition to the tools, the thieves also took a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle from the lower level of the store.…

The Roanoke City Council passed a wide-ranging nuisance codes/enforcement ordinance at Monday night’s meeting. The ordinance will affect areas throughout the city from rundown buildings to yards filled with non-running cars. An enforcement officer, who will be under Police Chief Adam Melton’s supervision, has not yet been selected. He could be hired or promoted from…

The 32nd Annual Southeastern Baseball Camp is under way at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley. The first session for the 13-and-older group will finish up today and the second session for the 12-and-under group will begin this Sunday and run through next Wednesday. Registration for the second session will be Sunday, July 16,…

A low turnout is likely for next week’s Republican and Democratic runoffs so, as they say on American Idol, if you want to keep your favorite in the contest you’d better vote. Tuesday, July 18, voters will select the Democratic circuit clerk nominee, either Chris May or Vickie Hodnett Whaley, who will face Republican nominee…

(ROANOKE) Otis Kyle Birdsong, 85, of Roanoke died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Roanoke Health Care. He will be buried later this week in Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River, Ma. Survivors include one sister, Ruth Slagle of Roanoke; one brother, J.R. Birdsong of Roanoke; and a niece, Betty Brown of Roanoke. Mr. Birdsong was…

(BIRMINGHAM) Services for infant London Michael Taylor of Birmingham were Sunday, July 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Bobby Burroughs officiating. Burial was at Forrester’s Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. London died Saturday, July 7, at his home in Birmingham. Survivors include his parents, Doug and Angie Taylor of Birmingham;…

(LANETT) Michael Ray “Mike” Cumbee, 58, of Lanett died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Bethany House in Auburn. Mr. Cumbee was born in LaFayette on Oct. 9, 1947. He was employed with Interstate Telephone Company as a construction supervisor. He attended Shawmut First Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Hattie Willoughby of Roanoke; two brothers,…

(WADLEY) Funeral services for Nonnie Lee Hill, 70, of Wadley were Sunday, July 9, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Mountain Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tim Whaley and the Rev. Ken Griffith officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Hill died Friday July 7, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include two…

(CHICAGO, Ill.) Silver Roundtree, 74, of Chicago, Ill., died Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Waterford Nursing Home, Chicago. Services will be Tuesday, July 11, at noon at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Wedowee, with the Rev. William Crawford officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Roundtree is survived by his daughter, Silver Diann…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES MILLARD MIZE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Margie Geraldine Harbin on the 28th day of June, 2006, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: BRENDA J. DEATON, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Brenda J. Deaton, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of June, 2006, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…

One public hearing will be held to discuss the City of Roanoke’s application for Community Development Block Grant Community Enhancement funds. The hearing will be held on July 10, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall, 809 E. Main Street. Eligible activities include fire protection, increased water line sizes, fire trucks, fire hydrants, the…

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results we received in May…

The Randolph County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lucille Ward, Section 504 Coordinator, P.O. Box 288, Wedowee, Alabama, 256-357-4611, Stephen Frank, Title IX Coordinator,…

An ordinance of the City of Roanoke, Alabama, to exempt certain “covered items” from the municipal sales and use tax during the first full weekend of August, 2006, as authorized by Act 2006-574, generally referred to as the state sales tax holiday legislation. Be it ordained by the City Council of Roanoke, Alabama, as follows:…