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JoAnne Williams Moore

By Editor | July 2, 2018 |

(LaGRANGE, Ga.) JoAnne Williams Moore, 71, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at WellStar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, Ga.A Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at Solomon Grove Baptist Church. Pastor Crawford Strozier will officiate. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens.Mrs. Moore was born April 8, 1947 in…

Hazel Eugenia Ward Thompson

By Editor | July 2, 2018 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Hazel Eugenia Ward Thompson, age 96, of Wedowee will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. David Little, the Rev. Cade Ferris, David Daniel and Ricky Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at…

2018 high school football schedule preview: Ranburne Bulldogs

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

Believe it or not, the official start of high school football practice is only six weeks away. So to lead us up to that much-anticipated day we’re going to use the next six weeks to break down the new schedules for each of the six teams in the Leader’s coverage area. (All historical data courtesy…

Training in mental health first aid for adolescents

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

When it comes to mental health, early intervention can change – and even save – a life. Willowbrooke at Tanner, the behavioral health service of Tanner Health System, is offering a free training program to help individuals who work with children respond when a child or adolescent is experiencing a behavioral health challenge or crisis.…

Lake Wedowee featured on Lakefront Bargain Hunt show

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

A new episode of Lakefront Bargain Hunt, “Wowed by Lake Wedowee,” will premiere on Sunday, July 1, at 7 p.m. CDT. According to the show’s synopsis, Amber leads a busy life in Jacksonville with her two children. She has been visiting Lake Wedowee for a while and is eager to share its secluded shores with…

Pizza Hut robbed at gunpoint

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

Two masked gunmen robbed Pizza Hut in Roanoke on Friday night of last week. According to the report from Roanoke PD, the robbery happened at approximately 10:15 p.m. when two black males dressed all in black with bandanas entered the restaurant with a handgun and an AR-15 rifle. They demanded money from the clerks, who…

Jail project moving forward

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

WEDOWEE–With financing for pre-construction costs approved, the new Randolph County Jail project is at last moving forward. During a special called meeting on Thursday of last week, Randolph County Commission approved financing through First State Bank. This will be for pre-construction needs until the county can sell bonds. JMR+H Architecture was authorized to move forward…

Teen killed in Five Points shooting

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

FIVE POINTS–An apparent accidental shooting incident Tuesday night in the Five Points community of Chambers County has left a Hoover teen dead. At approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night, Chambers County 911 received a call of someone being shot. Upon arrival by deputies, LaFayette EMS and Lifesaver helicopter EMS, they found 19-year-old Barry Anderson III with…

Roanoke looks at providing more youth activities

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

Roanoke City Council has been interested in providing activities for the youth and met Thursday night at the National Guard Armory to get input. About 50 people showed up. Mayor Mike Fisher said they discussed facilities and athletics. Coach Larry Strain spoke. The tennis court was mentioned and if they put basketball goals there they…

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Naresh Patel hereby notifies the public at large the he intends to apply for a Beer & Wine License. The premises at which Naresh Patel wishes to sale Alcoholic Beverages is located at 24301 Hwy. 48, Woodland, AL 36280. Anyone…

LEGAL NOTICE

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

LEGAL NOTICE Blount Construction Company, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for the construction of Project No. STPNU-5616 (250) in Randolph County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on June 25th and ending on July 23rd. All claims should be filed at 1730 Sands Place…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE The City Council of the City of Roanoke hereby issues this public notice that it is considering a Petition to Abandon and Vacate an existing unnamed right of way located between Elizabeth Drive and Davis Drive in the City of Roanoke. A hearing on the Petition shall be held…

PUBLIC NOTICE

By Editor | June 27, 2018 |

PUBLIC NOTICE The Randolph County Commission is considering the feasibility of closing a section of roadway in the Broughton Community being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of County Road 867 and County Road 31, for a point of beginning, thence run easterly along said County Road 31 a distance of 0.215…

Annie L. Smith

By Editor | June 26, 2018 |

(NORTH CHARLSTON, S.C.) Annie Laura Smith, 97, of North Charleston, S.C., died Sunday June 24, 2018, at her home. Join the family to celebrate her life on Wednesday, June 27, from 10-11 a.m. EDT at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina…

Sara Story Hines

By Editor | June 26, 2018 |

(LaFAYETTE) Sara Story Hines, 53 of LaFayette died Saturday, June 16, 2018, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. The funeral was Saturday, June 23, at noon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, LaFayette. She leaves cherished memories with her husband, Henry C. Hines Jr.; son, Willie Terrel Story, both of LaFayette; stepdaughter, Jasmine Hines of…

Roy Thomas

By Editor | June 26, 2018 |

(ROANOKE) Roy Thomas, 78, formerly of Nook Street, Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Roanoke Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. The celebration of life was at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at New Beginning Outreach Ministry with pastor Tom Staples, elder Keith Nolan and minister Steve Joiner officiating. Burial will follow in Skyview…

Oliver Wallace Crenshaw

By Editor | June 26, 2018 |

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Oliver Wallace “Hubcap” Crenshaw, 67, of Woodland will be Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ with the Bro. Donald Spradlin and Bro. Ronnie Nations officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.…

Doris Crews-Zimmerman

By Editor | June 25, 2018 |

(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) Funeral services for Doris Crews-Zimmerman, 73, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Roanoke, will be Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gerald Romine officiating. Burial will follow at Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.…

Urban Edward Dendinger Jr.

By Editor | June 25, 2018 |

(WADLEY) Funeral services for Urban Edward Dendinger Jr., 89, of Wadley, formerly of New Orleans, will be Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Tim Callaway and Bro. Chris Agee officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m.…

Jessie Denzil Crenshaw

By Editor | June 25, 2018 |

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Jessie Denzil Crenshaw, 82, of Woodland will be Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Prince and the Rev. Donald Spradlin officiating. Burial will follow at Napoleon Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m. on…