WEDOWEE–Charles Antonio Brown, charged with capital murder in the death of Rodriquez Martel Staples, 30, of Roanoke, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of murder in circuit court last Thursday and was sentenced to 50 years.Brown, 32, then of 326 East Ave., Roanoke, was charged with capital murder/robbery. Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Ray D. Martin…

WEDOWEE–At Thursday evening’s meeting of Randolph County Board of Education, the board recommended the appointment of Cindy Head to fill the District 5 vacancy on Randolph County Board of Education, effective immediately. Former board member Tammy Farr could no longer serve because she moved out of the district. Telephone system The board approved the purchase…

WEDOWEE–A two-vehicle crash at 7 a.m. Monday claimed the life of a Wedowee man. Bill Thrasher, 84, was killed when the 2012 Ford Taurus he was driving was struck by a 2007 Freightliner on U.S. Highway 431. Thrasher, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred three miles…

The Roanoke City Council passed a budget at Monday night’s meeting with the understanding they would add amendments later. Final numbers were not available but will be later. Councilwoman Tammi T. Holley had several questions about the budget. The maintenance department had $22,800 last year in one catergory and zero this year. City clerk Pat…

In the early morning hours of Oct. 8, Chambers County Deputies responded to the Sportsman’s Club located on County Road 160, north of LaFayette. When deputies arrived, they located a male subject who was suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, who was later identified as Derrick Burton, was transported to…

Larry Wayne Gosdin, 27, of Woodland was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident on Oct. 21. The accident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. when Gosdin apparently fell asleep and struck a pine tree on County Road 63 in his 1993 GMC. According to the report, the accident was not seen, and he was unable to…

WEDOWEE–Guilty pleas before the criminal court term were taken Wednesday and Thursday of last week by Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Ray D. Martin. Court term runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 8. Martin carefully explained rights before taking pleas. He also stated how those entering pleas would be affected financially such as paying fines, probation and…

The 2017 Christmas season is upon us. Once again the Pilot Club of Roanoke is kicking off their Christmas for Kids program for Randolph County residents who need help with Christmas for their children. This is the 33rd year the club has provided this service for the county. It has evolved over those 33 years…

Randolph County’s annual Veterans Day Parade will be Saturday, Nov. 11. It is sponsored by American Legion Post 53. All veterans are invited to participate and ride on the veterans’ float. The guest speaker this year will be Command Sgt. Maj. Meacham Bailey, a decorated soldier with 29 years of military service. The color guard,…

Reserve your spot in the Randolph – Roanoke College and Career Fair on Friday, Nov. 3, from 8 until 11:30 a.m. All local businesses and industries are invited to participate in the fair at Randolph-Roanoke Career Technology Center in Wedowee. Approximately 570 juniors and seniors from Handley, Randolph County, Wadley and Woodland high schools will…

It is time again for the annual chili cook-off at Rock Mills Junior High School. The cost to enter your chili is $10 per pot. The chili will be set up at a booth for people to purchase a bowl for $2. There will be first-, second- and third-place winners selected by popular vote in…

The Central of Clay County Volunteers’ rushing attack erupted, and the team moved one step closer to claiming the number two seed in their region in a 42-21 win over Sylacauga Friday. Meanwhile Ranburne lost to LaFayette, but remains in the playoff hunt in 2A, Region 5. Central The Vols rushed for 494 yards, led…

When I was growing up I loved a short-lived TV show called the “Greatest American Hero.” I liked it mostly for the theme song, which most recently resurfaced as the accompanying music to that State Farm commercial with Aaron Rodgers and his dog. (I also remember being enamored with Connie Sellecca, who quickly became my…

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: RIDLEY WAYNE NOLES, DECEASED CO-ADMINISTRATRIXES’ NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Ridley Wayne Noles, deceased, having been granted to Belinda Wood and Peggy Mote on the 19th day of October, 2017, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County,…

SEALED BIDS FirstState Bank is accepting sealed bids on the following collateral: 2003 Ford F150 4×4, not running This vehicle is located at 105 Main Street, Wedowee, AL 36278. Bids will be accepted through 5:00 pm on November 3, 2017 and will be opened on the morning of November 6, 2017. FirstState Bank reserves the…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM CHANNEL LINEUP Communities Served: Cities of Roanoke, Wadley, Wedowee and County of Randolph, AL. Effective on or after December 5, 2017, the following changes will be made to your channel lineup: FXX on channels 84 & 844 will move from Digi Tier 1 to Spectrum Select. For a complete channel…

With the second annual Barktoberfest coinciding with Halloween weekend, it’s a reminder that some warnings are in order before the trick-or-treating begins. Halloween candy is dangerous for pets. If pets are in the house, don’t leave trick or treat candy where your pets can get it. A dog will snarf down the goodies without bothering…

From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! Traditional Scottish Prayer I love Halloween. Loved it since I was a kid. Those of you who grew up in the small-town South probably had similar experiences. In my village Halloween was given over to the…