When Barry Waldrep left his home town of Wedowee and set out to become a professional musician he swore he’d never be back.But after 30 years on the road the pull of home was too strong to resist. And now that he’s been back for several years, he’s really starting to make an impact on…
The City of Roanoke’s plan to implement charges for what it refers to as C&D (construction and demolition) waste collection will take effect March 1. The formerly free service provided by the city will now require scheduled pickups arranged with the city, and the items collected will carry designated fees. If C&D materials are left…
At Monday’s meeting of Roanoke Utility Board, there two issues facing the board. The first was the case of a missing water meter on Government Street. Dewaren Boyd addressed the board concerning a water meter that was missing from his mother’s property. Mr. Boyd said there was a meter there in 2000, and now the…
All persons interested in the downriver Tallapoosa River issues are invited to the Lakeview Room on the Southern Union Wadley campus on Monday, February 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. This meeting is a continuation of a series of meetings with mostly downriver landowners who are providing input with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) during the…
Roanoke arrests Jeremiah Jerome Tucker, 43, of 183 Field St, Roanoke – Attempt to Elude – Feb 8 Amaiya Burnett, 23, of 417 Luckie St, Roanoke – Possession of Barbiturate – Feb 19 Tammy Denise Greer, 44, of 2035 Co Rd 227, LaFayette – Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree – Feb 19 Angelica Shamon Carr,…
Arrests James Robert Bass, Jr., 41, of 525 South Stebins St, Anniston – Failure to Appear in Court (Receiving Stolen Property 1st, Theft 4th, Theft of Service 3rd) – Feb 15 Cody Dwayne McManus, 35, of 1914 Co Rd 238, Wedowee – Mandatory Release Violation – Feb 15 Cedric Obrian Dean, 38, of 2171 Louina…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Betty Jean Guilford, 89, of Roanoke, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens with Bro. Mike Brewer officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 4-6 p.m. Mrs. Guilford passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Roanoke.…
(AUBURN) Patrick John Salatto Jr., 79, of Auburn, passed away Feb. 20, 2023, at Bethany House. Pat was born on Sept. 15, 1943. He grew up in Aliceville where he was an active member in the school, community, and church. He graduated from Livingston University (West Alabama University) and served as principal and headmaster in…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Marsha Delana Cosper, 71, of Roanoke will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens with A. J. Pinkard officiating. Mrs. Cosper passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Ronald M. Cosper of Roanoke; two sisters, Donna Burson Waugh and…
(NEWELL) Funeral services for Frances Vowell Turner, 62, of Newell were held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Mt. Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Acre and the Rev. Josh Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery. Mrs. Turner passed away Friday, Feb. 17, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston. Survivors include her…
(WEDOWEE) A Funeral Mass for Albert J. Gregg was held Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wedowee with Father Gali Balaswamy officiating. Burial followed at Lineville City Cemetery where Mr. Gregg received military honors. Mr. Gregg was born in Randolph County and lived in this area most of his life. He…
(WEDOWEE) Graveside services for Irene Benefield McManus, 93, of Wedowee were held on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at North Atlanta Memorial Park in Dunwoody, Ga., with Dr. Thomas Elliott officiating. Mrs. McManus passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, at The Retreat in Buford, Ga. Survivors include: one daughter, Rita M. Osborn of Hoschton, Ga.; one grandchild,…
(GRAHAM) To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. On Feb. 14, 2023, Kenneth Spratlin, 75, of Woodland was surrounded by his loved ones as he went home to Heaven following a lengthy battle with prostate and bladder cancer. He was received into his eternal home by Jesus, his Lord…
(WEDOWEE) With deepest regret, the Minnefield family of Wedowee, announces the passing from this life of their beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Ms. Susie Patricia (Minnefield) Turner, 74, a native of Wedowee, and long time resident of Fifth Street, SW, in Wedowee. Ms. Turner transitioned from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at her residence.…
(ROANOKE) Funeral Services for Darthy Jean Burell Lewis, 83, of Roanoke, were held on Saturday, Feb. 18,at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Kelley officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Lewis passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, at her residence. Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Pollard (Tim) of Roanoke; grandson, Jimmy…
Takeriauna Mosley did it early, and she did it late. And, in between,an unlikely hero emerged for the Handley Lady Tigers as they advanced to their fifth straight regional championship game. Handley needed overtime to keep that streak alive, but the Lady Tigers came away with a 50-47 victory over Oneonta Saturday. Mosely finished with…
Judy Clack Felsenstein died on Feb. 3, 2023. Judy was born in 1944 in LaFayette to Virginia and George Clack. She obtained her RN in Birmingham, and moved to Miami in 1966, where she had a successful and rewarding nursing career. More importantly, she was known for her love of life and gathering of friends.…
Tuesday morning saw the beginning of one of the most anxiously anticipated roofing projects in the history of the county. Workers from Advantage Plus Roofing out of Talladega climbed atop the Randolph County Historical Museum building on Main Street in Roanoke and began a project that has been years in the making and even more…
At last week’s meeting of Wedowee Town Council, the council formally approved the rezoning of property on West Broad Street. The zoning and planning commission had approved the request, and there was no opposition at a public hearing. The request for rezoning came from Wedowee Church of Christ. The property was listed as R-1 (single…
At Thursday’s Randolph County Commission Workshop meeting, realtor Sonja Hollomon addressed the commission on a bid received for the county’s property on Highway 431 in Roanoke, which was formerly the home of CoreLinc. According to Hollomon, the bid received was in the amount of $390,000. At Monday’s meeting, commissioners voted to reject the bid and…