(LaGRANGE, Ga.) James Russell Adcock of LaGrange, Ga., died June 29, 2020.Graveside services will be Friday, July 3, at 1 p.m. CT at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke. Family and friends will assemble at the graveside.Mr. Adcock was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Randolph County, Ala., to the late William Carlos Adcock and Verna Pinckard Adcock.…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has issued a color-coded system to alert residents of their risk of exposure to the coronavirus, and Randolph County has been deemed a “Very High Risk” county. What that means, according to ADPH, is that “the number of cases is staying the same or is increasing” in our…
They may have already graduated, but the Handley fishing duo of Kyle Knoll and Evan Pike aren’t done with their high school careers just yet. The pair earned a spot in the high school national championship tournament after they were named Alabama’s Anglers of the Year in the south division following their fourth-place finish in…
Woodland Volunteer Fire Department will present food, fireworks and live music from the Lard Bucket Band on Friday, July 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Woodland Pavilion. A patriotic boat parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, going from Lakeside to the Highway 48 bridge. The 17th Annual Rodeo will be held at…
July 4 fireworks safety tips With the Fourth of July approaching and communities across the country still battling COVID-19, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) urges everyone to stay safe and take precautions with large gatherings and firework celebrations, but not to hesitate to go to the ER if you have an emergency. There…
The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, reminds boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July. Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. “The July 4 holiday is around the corner, and unfortunately has become known for…
Roanoke Rotary Club held a ribbon-cutting Thursday to unveil their new sound equipment at Main Street Theatre. The purchase was made possible by a grant from the Alabama Arts Council and through their pancake breakfast. The club was able to purchase a new electronic screen, mounted speakers, projector, and now has two wireless microphones. New…
Alabama gas prices have risen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.87/g, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,348 stations. Gas prices in Alabama are 24.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 45.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest…
The Farmers to Families food distribution last week went much better than the first time. The group was able to serve more people without backing up Highway 431 by moving the location to Handley Middle School. Even the rain held off this time. Another 12,000 pounds of food was distributed to the community, thanks to…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. CDT at the Woodland Town Hall, 120 COUNTY RD. 64. The purpose of the meeting is to seek public input on the proposed Woodland water system rehabilitation project. An Environmental Information Document is now available for public…
Public Notice The Town of Wadley will hold one public hearing on July 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Wadley First Baptist Church in the fellowship hall to discuss the Town’s application to the FY2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Eligible activities include road paving, sewer service, water service, recreation and other essential…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY IN THE PROBATE COURT RE: ESTATE OF CAROL COOK TURNER, DECEASED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of June, 2020, by the Judge of Probate Court of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons…
ORDINANCE 2020-06-02 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. That the City of Roanoke governing body of Roanoke, Alabama, shall consist of a mayor and five councilmembers who are elected by a vote of the voters, in districts in the City of Roanoke, Alabama. Section…
Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Courtroom at the Roanoke Justice Center. The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive public comments on an…
(ROANOKE) Linda Sue Swick Smith, 64, of Roanoke died June 29, 2020. The funeral will be Friday July 3, at 2 p.m. EDT in the chapel of Stutts Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Shelnutt officiating and remarks by her niece, Meagan Sheets. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens. The family will accept guests…
(ROANOKE) The funeral for Rita Herren, 72, of Roanoke will be Friday, July 3, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Keith Benefield and Bro. Edward Herren officiating The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. Herren died Sunday, June 28, at her…
(WADLEY) Cleveland Bernard Battle, 52, of Wadley died Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, June 30, in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ricky Cofield officiating. Viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home on Monday from 2 to…
(FIVE POINTS) Sarah Berry Carlisle, 82, of Five Points died Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home. Viewing will be Friday, June 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Rehope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in the Doublehead community…
(NEWELL) Mary Vaughn, 91, of Newell died Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Traylor’s Nursing Center in Roanoke. An Illinois native, Mrs. Vaughn was born Sept. 25, 1928, the daughter of Paul Anderson and Loretta Hunker. She was Christian by faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her parents and husband,…
(ROANOKE) Timothy Andrew Holliday, 36, of Roanoke died Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Five Points. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, June 27, in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, 10810 County Rd. 16, at 1 p.m. with Bishop Thomas Staples officiating. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Friday, June 26, from 2…