(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Deborah “Debbie” McHenry Hopson, 64, of Wedowee will be Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Henry Nelson officiating.The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5-6 p.m. on Friday.On Sunday, June 4, Debbie died at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.Debbie was…
It can be effectively argued that no player’s performance was more vital to her team’s success than that of Handley pitcher Morgan Whaley. Handley came within three outs of a second straight trip to the class 4A state tournament, thanks in no small part to a gutsy pitching performance from Whaley in the regional tournament.…
East Alabama Art Society will present Art on the Median this Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some of the finest artists in the area will display their work for your viewing pleasure and purchase. There is no cost for you to enjoy the artists’ creations. There is probably something that would…
Folk musician James Watson, 81, of Roanoke died last Thursday at his home from pulmonary heart disease and complications of type Il diabetes, according to a family representative. Watson, a clawhammer banjo stylist, appeared multiple times at America’s National Folk Festival, National Black Arts Festival, 1982 World’s Fair, 1996 Olympics, colleges, numerous bluegrass festivals and…
Among the many events taking place at Roanoke’s 9th annual Summer on Main was history and community studies teacher Merredith Sears’ presentation of the history of Randolph County and the towns that were here and are now gone. Outside the air-conditioned fellowship hall of First Baptist Church were four participants in the lawnmower race down…
Saturday was the kickoff of the Bicentennial Committee for Randolph County. Sid Hare, who serves on the committee, said he got a $500 grant from the Alabama Department of Tourism for the Bicentennial celebration in Randolph County. The funds will primarily go for making signs at historic sites. The signs will cost $10 to $15…
The Randolph County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) met Monday night and went over assorted committee reports, one of the most important being Kim Benefield’s report from the search committee, which she chairs. “We are excited about the search. We had 45 applicants and we met this afternoon and will meet again to consider the top…
A wreck in the Big Springs community on May 22 led to the discovery of a “shake-and-bake” meth lab. At around 12:05 a.m., Sgt. Greg Johnson contacted Randolph County Narcotics Unit agent Larry Clark. Johnson informed Clark he was at County Road 634 and County Road 87 for a car accident where the occupants of…
ROCK STAND–A Greenville man was arrested in the early morning hours of Sunday near Rock Stand after he and some friends had stolen a vehicle in Lanett and wrecked it on County Road 61. Chandler Austin Keeney, 22, of Greenville is charged with attempting to elude, but that means elude officers who were chasing him…
On June 2, the Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force conducted a roundup of individuals located throughout Chambers County wanted for distribution of a controlled substance. This roundup is the culmination of more than six months of hard work by the agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force. Agents have arrested more than 100…
Wadley Town Council met Monday night and honored police officer and school resource officer Gene Lamb with a plaque for his service at Wadley High School, according to city clerk Lori Hopkins. He is employed elsewhere now. The council also gave the rest of the officers a plaque recognizing them for their service during the…
President Donald Trump’s campaign promise of inexpensive health care that will cover everyone is a far cry from the health care bill that made it through the House of Representatives. The American Health Care Act will increase costs, reduce quality, and make insurance harder to obtain for a majority of those now covered by the…
That time of year again “Squalls out on the gulf stream Big storm’s comin’ soon” Jimmy Buffett, “Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season” They start as tropical waves out of Africa, sometime. Or they just spring out of a depression down in the Caribbean. Then they grow and grow and grow until something makes them…
Since we are in the midst of an election for a U.S. senator, let me share the story of one of the most famous congressional families in Alabama history. The Bankheads of Jasper would likely be the most prominent political family in Alabama political lore. More than likely there has never been a father serve…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIE R. WHITE, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Tommy Waldrep on the 31st day of May, 2017, by the Hon. George Diamond, Judge of the Probate…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELLIS J. ASHLEY, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Take notice that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Helen Strickland of the Estate of Ellis J. Ashley, deceased, on the 31st day of May, 2017, by the Honorable George Diamond,…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Shirley Jean Luken, 71, of Roanoke, will be Friday, June 9, 2017, at noon at Paran Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jamie Taylor officiating. Mrs. Luken died Thursday, May 25, at Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Luken was the daughter of Gene and Clara Frances Waters. Survivors include two sons, James…
(LINEVILLE) Funeral services for Christine D. Reaves, 87, of Lineville will be Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Freddie Whitley and Steve Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow at Pinetucky Baptist Church Cemetery, Micaville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday.…
(FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.) Ralph Daniel Fallin, 85, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died suddenly Friday, June 2, 2017, at his home. A memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Walton Beach on Thursday, June 8. Viewing will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the service will start at 2 p.m. He was…
(HEFLIN) Gracie Nolen Green, 85, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Winston Harris, Cloyse Johnson, Roger Nolen and Chris Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Hurricane Cemetery. Ms. Green was a native and…