WEDOWEE – The town of Wedowee will soon have a part-time parks and recreation director to oversee its youth sports programs.At Tuesday’s council meeting, the council approved paying Kristy Cooper $12,000 per year, plus Southern Linc service, to work in the position, effective June 1.In other business, the council adopted a resolution previously approved by…
(LANETT) Neil Smith Jr., 74, of Lanett died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. EDT at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Cusseta with the Rev. Mario F. McDaniel, eulogist, and the Revs. Willie Patterson, Josephus Cofield and Arthur Thomas officiating. Burial will be…
(TROY) Randy W. Senn, 40, of Troy died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. Visitation will be at Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge on Thursday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be at Dillard Funeral Home on Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Christine Gassett…
(PORTLAND, Ore.) Roger Carl Williams, 51, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Wedowee, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at his residence. Services will be Saturday, May 28, at 1 p.m. at Pine Flat Primitive Baptist Church, Wedowee, with Elder Thomas Knight officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Williams of…
(TALLADEGA) Services for Elbert (Big 6) Couch, 84, will be Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at Talladega Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Hazel and the Rev. Jackie Bentley officiating. Burial will be at Pine Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Couch died May 18 at his residence on Logan Martin Lake. He was born Aug.…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: Orbin Nobles, deceased Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of May, 2005, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate Court of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required…
WEDOWEE – Wedowee Hospital administrator Ferrell Turner recently announced the hospital will contract with Southern Sleep Technologies, a sleep-diagnostics company specializing in performing adult and pediatric sleep studies, to perform sleep studies at the hospital. Those who would benefit from being the subject of a sleep study are individuals who suffer from insomnia, chronic snoring,…
The Handley Tigers dropped an 18-0 football decision to Emma Sansom in last Friday’s spring jamboree. Handley’s offense struggled to gain yardage all night as they went seven straight possessions without a first down. “We got good blocking at the point of attack,” said second-year head coach Mike Battles. “But we just couldn’t do anything…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. DV2005-05 Fred Lane and Erma Davenport Lane, Plaintiffs VS. Lewis E. Thompson, Defendant Notice to: Lewis E. Thompson Lewis E. Thompson, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer the Complaint filed in the above-styled case by filing his answer in writing with the Circuit Clerk of Randolph County, Alabama, whose address…
The popularity of fantasy sports has surged exponentially over the past few years. These days any old shmoe can drop down $40 and play general manager of their very own team in their sport of choice. That got me thinking. What if I had a fantasy high school team comprised solely of players from here…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ERA KNIGHT, DECEASED NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL TO: Derek Knight 7973 Classic Drive Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 You are hereby notified that on this day came Fannie Maud Thompson and filed in this Court a Petition for Letters Testamentary of Era Knight; and that the 9th day of June,…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. JU2005-009 IN RE: JAMES FRANK DUTTON ASHLEY NICOLE DUTTON, PLAINTIFF VS. BENJAMIN EDDIE HESTER, DEFENDANT Benjamin Eddie Hester, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer the Petition for Custody filed by Ashley Nicole Dutton for relief by the 22nd day of June, 2005, or thereafter, or a judgment by default may…
210 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED REVISIONS TO DIVISION 6 ADEM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Rule No.: 335-6-10-.07, Toxic Pollutant Criteria Applicable to State Waters Rule No.: 335-6-10-.11, Water Quality Criteria Applicable to Specific Lakes Rule No.: 335-6-11-.02, Use Classifications Notice is hereby given that a hearing before the Department of Environmental Management of the State…
MONTGOMERY — James E. (Big Jim) Folsom, who taught me as much about politics as any governor I have ever known, once told me that it was the little things in politics that killed you, not the big things. His point was that most people pay scant attention to alleged wrong-doing involving millions of dollars…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: WILLIS HERREN, DEC. NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL TO THE HEIRS OF BILLY HINTON, DEC.: You will take notice that on the 12th day of May, 2005, a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will & Testament of Willis Herren, deceased, was file by Joe Mote,…
The board of directors of Randolph County Chamber of Commerce has named Steve Dean as the chamber’s new executive director. Dean, who took over the position on May 3, has set a goal to visit every business in Randolph County by the end of the summer and pledges to serve the needs of the businesses.…
DOTHAN – Needing three runs before they made two outs, the 13th-ranked Southern Union Bison pulled off an improbable comeback Monday morning to stay alive in the ACCC Tournament with a 9-8 win over Northwest Shoals. SU trailed 8-6 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning in a win-or-go-home situation. After Chase Burch was…
You wouldn’t think that Jim Bailey could really sneak up on anyone. At 6 foot, 3 inches and 210 pounds he’s not exactly going to hide behind a wispy dogwood or tip-toe through the tulips. So you can call him “Big Jim” if you want. But like some sort of self-imposed paradox, Bailey’s lumbering physique…
The 30th annual Randolph County Learning Center Bike Hike raised the most money in the history of the event – $65,653.41. On Bike Hike Day this past Saturday, 152 bikers, walkers and trikers raised $14,846.42 in pledges. The top money-raisers of Saturday in ages 0 to 16 were: Charlotte Rouse – $406; Austin Walker –…
Although the recommendations of the Department of Defense are not necessarily final, it appears that Alabama has made out well in the latest round of military base closings. With the shutting down of Fort McClellan a few years ago, the loss of Anniston Army Depot this time would have been economically devastating to the area…