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Invitation to Bid

By Editor | May 3, 2023 |

Invitation to BidThe City of Roanoke will be accepting sealed bids for the demolition of Four nuisance properties located at the corner of Chestnut Street and West Point Street in Roanoke Alabama.All contractors bidding must have a City of Roanoke business license. Any contractor doing this work will be required to have in force and…

IN RE: FRANCES TURNER, DECEASED

By Editor | May 3, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: FRANCES TURNER, DECEASED ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Frances Turner, deceased, having been granted to Bradley Smith on the 26th day of April, 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that…

IN RE: ESTATE OF JIMMY C. ROUNDTREE

By Editor | May 3, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF JIMMY C. ROUNDTREE NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Jimmy C. Roundtree, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of April, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that…

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES WILEY WILLIAMS, DECEASED

By Editor | May 3, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES WILEY WILLIAMS, DECEASED ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of James Wiley Williams, deceased, having been granted to Margie Baldwin Williams on the 26th day of April, 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said…

Lotice Marie Lovvorn Benefield Jones

By Editor | May 1, 2023 |

(NICEVILLE, Fla.) Lotice Marie Lovvorn Benefield Jones of Niceville, Fla., formerly of Jacksonville, Ala., passed away quietly, on April 28, 2023, at The Manor at Blue Water Bay in Niceville, surrounded by her children. She was 24 days short of her 93rd birthday. Lotice, daughter of Shellie McDuffie Lovvorn and Mary Ella Hinton, was born…

Doris P. Culbertson

By Editor | May 1, 2023 |

(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Doris P. Culbertson, 88, of Roanoke, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Larry McDaniel and Bro. Tripp Foster officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Culbertson will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to…

Henry Mulkey

By Editor | May 1, 2023 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Henry Mulkey, 69, of Wedowee, were held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Fetner officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty East Baptist Church in Woodland. Mr. Mulkey passed away Friday, April 28, at his residence. Survivors include his children, Shannon Harrington…

Keys to the city

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

Woodland mayor Scott Carter and the Woodland town council present the keys to the city to (from left) Joan Lovvorn, Carolyn Goode and Wilda Yarbrough as part of the town’s annual Founder’s Day celebration Saturday.

Wedowee’s Drummond lands new position

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

GoFundMe, the world’s largest crowdfunding platform, has named Jalen Drummond as its Director of Public Affairs. A proud Wedowee native, Drummond graduated from Randolph County High School and the University of Alabama. Drummond will be responsible for leading the company’s communications efforts and spearheading the platform’s government relations strategy. He will join the company’s leadership…

County school board appoints new member

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

At last week’s meeting of Randolph County School Board, the board approved the nomination of Margie Murphy to fill the unexpired term of the late Jimmy McCain. McCain passed away earlier this year. Mrs. Murphy retired from the Randolph County School System in 2021 after 29 years. She served as Child Nutrition Program Director and…

State Legislature update: Alabama ‘Game Plan’ Crosses the Goal Line

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

Alabama “Game Plan” Crosses the Goal Line All four state economic development incentive bills, dubbed the “Game Plan”, have passed the Alabama Legislature and were quickly signed into law by Governor Ivey on Thursday. The Game Plan package includes the following bills: HB24 renews the Alabama Jobs Act, extends the sunset date to 2028, and…

Roanoke City Police report

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

Arrest for week ending April 24th Anthony Junior Bailey, 50, of 5207 38th St, Lanett – Failure to Appear in Court (Speeding, No Driver’s License) – April 18 Willie Level Nolan, 39, of 277 Magnolia Lane, Roanoke – Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay (Improper Lights, Driving Suspended) – April 18 Sara Louise Scott, 25, of 2923 Co…

Randolph County Sheriff’s report

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

Arrest and incidents for week ending April 24th Demetreus Antonio Sutton, 38, of 441 LaFayette St, Roanoke – Failure to Appear in Court (Child Support x 2) – April 14 Devon Shane Chanery, 31, of 4922 Co Rd 329, Wedowee – Fugitive from Justice – April 15 Taylor James Phillips, 24, of 2923 Co Rd…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF RANDOLPH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Diann Billips F/K/A Diane Grider An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns…

Public Hearing Notice

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke City Council will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Roanoke City Hall located at 809 Main Street. The purpose of this hearing shall be…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Janie Beverly, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation, on August 1, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge…

IN RE: GEORGE THOMAS TRAYLOR

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: GEORGE THOMAS TRAYLOR NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution of the above named estate has been filed by Jimmy Traylor on the 21st day of April, 2023, and that 30 days after the…

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

NOTICE OF COMPLETION Strain Construction has completed its work on the Wastewater System Rehabilitation, Contract No. 1 – Water Main Replacement on Highway 48 and Woodland Drive, DWSRF Project No. FS010267-01 for the Town of Woodland. Any person having a claim against the project should notify Ladd Environmental Consultants, Inc. PO Box 680869, Fort Payne,…

IN RE: BOBBY JOE HOLDEN, DECEASED

By Editor | April 26, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: BOBBY JOE HOLDEN, DECEASED ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Bobby Joe Holden, deceased, having been granted to Donna Holden on the 20th day of April, 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby…

Terrance Antwon Tucker

By Editor | April 25, 2023 |

(ROANOKE) Terrance Antwon Tucker, Jr., 17, of Roanoke, died on April 17, 2023 in Five Points. Affectionately known by his parents and family members as “T” and “Junior Head”, he was a native and lifelong resident of Roanoke. Terrance was born June 20, 2005, at Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, Ga,, to his parents, Terrance Antwon…