WEDOWEE – The Randolph County 911 Board met recently with Randolph County Commission to seek their help in funding the operations of the 911 program.911 Board Chairman Ronald Cameron said previously all 911 calls made in Randolph County were transferred and answered in Calhoun County, but now they are recived at the new center off…

ALABAMA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Trudy Carson Bolt, a single person, to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, dated April 4, 2005, said mortgage being recorded in Book 482, Page 381, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. Said mortgage…

(CALERA) Shirley Faye Ross, 63, of Calera died Monday, April 10, 2006, in a local hospital. Services will be at Amazing Grace Worship Center on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with burial in Still Cemetery by Elliottsville. She will lie in state from 11 until the services. The Rev. Ray Smith and the Rev. Terry Avery…

WADLEY – The Southern Union offense continued its breakneck pace in the Bison’s 5-game series against Lawson State last week. But the pitching, which had been more than sufficient up to this point in the season, got downright nasty. The nation’s seventh-ranked team recorded three shutouts and allowed a total of three runs in the…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF DEWELL COFIELD, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Testamentary of said deceased have been granted to the undersigned on the 31st day of March, 2006, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…

What is shaping up to be a turbulent election season was made more explosive by the surprise entrance of long-time Circuit Clerk Kim Benefield into the race for District 13 state senator, a position now held by Gerald Dial. Both members of the legislation delegation have opposition. Veteran state Sen. Dial is being challenged by…

A couple of weeks ago I went down to Marion, Ala., to address the Corps of Cadets at Marion Institute. A trip down memory lane. It seems like yesterday, but it was the spring of 1961. I was a couple of months away from graduating from high school. My future lay before me. I had…

A tip led Roanoke police to the arrest of two people on drug charges. Kenneth Larry Waldrep Jr., 34, of 290 County Rd. 869, Roanoke, and Rhonda Simon Albright (also known as Rhonda Noles), 32, of the Traveler’s Inn in Roanoke, were charged with possession of cocaine. Albright is also charged with possession of drug…

ROANOKE – The Handley Lady Tigers improved to 4-2 in area play with wins over Elmore County and Tallassee. Handley 5, Tallassee 4 The Lady Tigers trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, then erupted for four runs to earn a dramatic 5-4 win over Tallassee last Tuesday. In the decisive inning,…

A fire caused by an electric heater gutted a home on Government Street, according to Roanoke Fire Chief Bill Ford. Assistant Fire Chief Ron Cameron said the fire occurred Thursday, April 6, at 6:29 a.m. Alesia Thompson said she got up and turned on the heater but went back to bed and fell asleep, Ford…

MONTGOMERY – The so-called “big boat bill” has passed the state Senate and is now on the desk of Gov. Bob Riley. On Wednesday of last week, the bill, which had already passed in the House of Representatives, passed the Senate by a vote of 25-7. The legislation affects Lake Wedowee, Lake Martin in Coosa,…

WEDOWEE – Randolph County Commission voted Monday to create a building authority to oversee construction of a new Randolph County Jail. “I think it will be the most practical way,” said Commissioner Lathonia Wright. During Thursday’s workshop meeting, Sheriff Jeff Fuller said what is in place now has been a committee to do a feasibility…

It’s tax time again, with next Monday the deadline since April 15 falls on a weekend this year. And once again, many are thinking something should be done with a tax code that is so complex that few can file their returns without paying for professional assistance. These thoughts will pass, as they do each…

EUGENE HARDNETT – Senior, RCHS – Power forward averaged 13.8 points, 15.2 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. – Led the county in rebounding and blocks and was fourth in scoring. – Second straight selection to all-county first teamafter being named player of the year last year. TERRELL ZACHERY – Senior, Wadley – Small forward…

(COLUMBIANA) Services for Kathleen Duncan, 80, of Columbiana will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Columbiana. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home. Mrs. Duncan, who died Tuesday, April 11, at a local nursing home, was…

The city of Roanoke and the utilities board held a public hearing Monday but the status of a proposed grant application depends upon the cooperation of citizens in the targeted area, according to Ellen C. Austin. Austin is community development director with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. She is based in Anniston.…

Arrests Billy Ray Harmon, 44, of 535 County Rd. 661, Roanoke, was arrested on April 7 and charged with domestic violence (assault) and resisting arrest. Timothy Truman Harmon, 37, of 535 County Rd. 661, Roanoke, was arrested on April 7 and charged with domestic violence (assault). Robert Daniel, 41, of 2835 Country Club Rd., Roanoke,…

(WADLEY) Rudolph Clyatt Ragan, 83, of Wadley died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, of esophageal cancer in Pleasanton, Calif. Mr. Ragan was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., born May 24, 1922. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He served in World War II and was a prisoner of war from May 6, 1942, until…

(ROANOKE) Services for Pearl Bailey Green, 97, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Robert B. Hurst officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Stand Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Mrs.…

(CALERA) Shirley Faye Ross, 63, of Calera died Monday, April 10, 2006, in a local hospital. Services will be at Amazing Grace Worship Center on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with burial in Still Cemetery by Elliottsville. She will lie in state from 11 until the services. The Rev. Ray Smith will officiate. Visitation will be…