WEDOWEE – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) visited Friday afternoon armed with charts on several issues he wanted to discuss. However, the bulk of his town hall meeting was devoted to the issue a majority of those in his audience wanted to discuss – the future of U.S. Highway 431.Sen. Shelby said he learns much…
WOODLAND – The Woodland Bobcats’ seemingly interminable losing streak finally came to an end Monday night. Having gone more than an entire calendar month enduring losses ranging from last-second letdowns to 32-minute blowouts, the Bobcats avoided an unlucky 13th straight loss with a 58-57 upset win over Wadley. &#8220The kids really deserve it,” said Woodland…
The Handley Tigers and Lady Tigers both got just what the doctor ordered when they hosted Elmore County last Tuesday. For the boys, it came in the form of a much-needed 66-53 win – their first since the Woodland Christmas Tournament. And for the girls, their 57-41 victory assured them of a tie for first…
HIGH PINE – Two people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in the High Pine community. According to Randolph County Sheriff’s Office investigator Chris May, the lab was discovered on Thursday of last week when a probation officer was conducting a home visit at 5825 Louina Rd. in the…
For some time now I have wanted to go back to Vernon. Florida. . Vernon is in the heart of the Panhandle. About half way between Dothan, where I was a couple of weeks ago, and the coast, where I was going. So I decided to swing by and see it again. Vernon is off…
A Corinth couple and a Sylacauga man injured last week in a two-vehicle accident remain in serious condition in UAB Hospital. According to UAB spokesman Bob Shepard, Sue Windsor, 68, is in critical condition. Her husband, Ralph Windsor, 67, is in serious condition, as is the other driver, Jarred Dale Abrams, 27, of Sylacauga. Critical…
Roanoke City School Superintendent Church Marcum covered a wide range of issues in the school board meeting in which board members were recognized for their work. He gave an update on a teacher’s health difficulties and he announced he is meeting with officials about the traffic pattern at Knight-Enloe Elementary School. &#8220I really appreciate you,…
Roanoke Police made a drug arrest Monday, about 3 p.m. on Strozier Street, according to Police Chief Adam Melton. They served a search warrant on Brandon Thompson, 24, who resides at 211 Chestnut St. Melton said officers found him in possession of a large amount of crack cocaine and arrested him, charging him with possession…
A Handley High student, Bryant Whaley, made a strong plea to the Roanoke City Council at its last meeting to correct the problem of lack of activities for teenagers in the city. He presented a pamphlet entitled “Idea for the Youth,” which clearly impressed council members. The idea is to get the youth to stay…
MONTGOMERY — State Sen. Harri Anne Smith, R-Slocomb, was not going to be a major factor in the Republican gubernatorial primary, but her announcement a few days ago that she would not run could have a crtitical impact on that election. The significance of her withdrawal is it all but guarantees that there will be…
Trains capture the imagination. While they are limited to the rails they show parts of the countryside you don’t usually see with other forms of travel. Today, we don’t really have an appreciation for how important they were in settling the country, in travel, in commerce and business. The trains don’t stop at the Roanoke…
WEDOWEE – Needing wins in each of its last two area games to clinch the regular-season area title, the RCHS Tigers came through in dramatic fashion. They survived a double-overtime test from Lineville last Tuesday, then knocked off second-place Talladega County Central on Friday with a 65-55 overtime win that gave the Tigers home-court advantage…
In his letter on the following page, Earl Manning quotes Sen. Richard Shelby from a Leader story about the senator’s visit to Randolph County a year ago. Some of those statements are almost identical to statements made during the senator’s most recent visit on Friday. Those comments acknowledging that this part of the state has…
The Southern Union Bison have ridden a wave of seven wins in their last eight games all the way to the top of the ACCC South Division standings. The Bison are 5-1 in their first six conference games (13-7 overall) and stand a half game ahead of Enterprise-State. Gary Tucker has been a big part…
Ebony Battle recorded a triple-double for Wadley to offset Courtney Strain’s 34 points for Woodland as the 10th-ranked Lady Bulldogs (15-2) set a school record for wins in a season. Battle finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists – many of which were a series of nifty passes setting up cousin Brittany Battle.…
A barnstormer may have flown into Roanoke last Thursday. A barnstormer is a stunt pilot or a pilot who participates in races while touring rural areas. But, this unknown pilot did not want to do stunts or race. He just ran out of gas and landed safely in James Fincher’s hayfield behind Clark’s Quality Meats…
The start of the second season is just around the corner, and for three county teams, the advantage of playing at home will be on their side. The Handley and Wadley girls and the RCHS boys will all host area tournaments starting next Monday. Handley snuck into the first place spot by virtue of a…
(ROANOKE) Services for Christopher Poet Hill, 37, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Benefield and the Rev. Stoney Halsey officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.…
(ROANOKE) Services for Eartele Vinson Brewer, 85, of Roanoke will be Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Fran Irmiter and the Rev. Charles Whitson officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8…
(WARNER ROBINS, Ga.) Christy Lopez, 38, died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robins, with burial in Athens, Ala. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Lopez was born Dec. 3,…