The metal detectors at the front entrance of Randolph County Courthouse are now fully operational and manned. The public should enter the courthouse from the front and pass through the metal detectors unless they use a wheelchair, in which case they may use the back door. You may use any door to exit.
WEDOWEE–Fifth Judicial District Circuit Judge Tom F. Young looked perplexed at a teenager who got youthful offender status in last week’s guilty plea session. “Why are you up here at 16?” the judge asked. The defendant and two others allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint. The judge told him if someone had gotten killed this would…
In cooperation with the Chambers County School District, Alabama Department of Public Health’s Immunization Division is investigating an outbreak of six laboratory-confirmed cases of pertussis at multiple schools in Chambers County. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory and reportable disease in Alabama. “Our concern is that children who have been…
WADLEY–Over the past several weeks, members of Randolph County Narcotics Unit have received numerous complaints in reference to residents of an apartment at Wadley College Apartments allegedly storing and selling marijuana. The apartment is just about a half mile from the Wadley Southern Union campus. After several hours of surveillance and controlled buys, members of…
All four county softball teams have advanced to regional play, thanks to area championships from Wadley, RCHS and Handley and a runner-up finish for Woodland. And one of these days the stars will align and the AHSAA will slot all of the county teams in areas in the same region. Until that day we’ll be…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed by one vote an amended version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. All House Democrats and 20 House Republicans voted against it. The original version of this bill was never brought up for a vote…
For, lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone; The Flowers appear on the earth; The Time of the singing of birds is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land Song of Solomon, 2:11-12 OK, I know it’s a turtledove and the dove got lost in translation,…
Most times political columns are critical or derogatory of politicians. However, today I would like to share some positive observations from the first few months of this year. Sometimes I enjoy striding down the halls of our old capitol reminiscing about my younger days when I would walk those halls as a page boy and…
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ronald Stacy Presnal and Deborah Ann Presnal, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for FIRST BANK MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF FIRST BANK OF GEORGIA, on December 30, 2004, said mortgage…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc. hereby notifies the public at large that he/she intends to apply for a Beer/Wine License. The premises at which Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc. wishes to sale Alcoholic Beverages is located at 3077 Highway 431,…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Warren A. Minnifield hereby notifies the public at large that he/she intends to apply for a Class II Package and Lounge Retail Liquor License. The premises at which Warren A. Minnifield wishes to sale Alcoholic Beverages is located at 1037…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Thomas Cunningham, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Advisors Group, on the 30th day of January, 2015, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the…
(BORGER, Texas) Russell L. Carr, 77, died Monday, May 1, 2017. Russell was born Aug. 12, 1939, in Wedowee to William Oliver and Susie Clem Bowen Carr. He enjoyed gardening. Russell was a fun-loving guy and was always fun to be around. Nothing brought more joy to his life than being with his family. Survivors…
(LINEVILLE) Martha L. Davis, 77, of Lineville died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Lineville Health and Rehab. A graveside service will be Monday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Shawmut Cemetery in Lanett with Russell Henry officiating. She was born May 4, 1940, in Welch. Ms. Davis was a devout Baptist and a greatly caring…
(ALEX CITY) Funeral services for Bobby Gay “Bob” Harvel Sr., 76, of Alex City were Sunday, May 7, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Terry Graham and Ronnie Burson and Robert Eason officiating. Burial followed at Levens Baptist Church Cemetery, Wedowee. Mr. Harvel passed away Friday, May 5, at Bethany…
(WOODLAND) Forrestine Stewart Boykin, 89, of Woodland died Monday, May 1, 2017. The funeral will be Tuesday, May 9, at Oak Grove Worship Center, Newell, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her viewing will be Monday at Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Carrollton, Ga., from 6-8 p.m. CDT. Mrs. Boykin was born…
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Rachel Holloway Perry, 78, of Wedowee will be Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Claude Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Midway United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Mrs. Perry died Thursday,…
In cooperation with the Chambers County School District, Alabama Department of Public Health’s Immunization Division is investigating an outbreak of six laboratory-confirmed cases of pertussis at multiple schools in Chambers County. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory and reportable disease in Alabama. “Our concern is that children who have been…
(ROANOKE) Susan Elaine Brooks Neesmith, 66, of Roanoke died Sunday, April 30, 2017. Services will be Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. EDT in the chapel of Hart’s Mortuary, Macon, Ga., with the Rev. Jimmy Corbett and Pastor Mark Aills officiating. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. The family will greet friends on Friday…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Mary Madglene Lee, age 81, of Roanoke will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 2:00 PM from Benefield Funeral Chapel with Henry Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Skyview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Friday. Ms. Lee died Wednesday,…