A 5-1 win over an area foe is not normally something for a coach to get perturbed over. But Handley’s 5-1 victory over Saks last Tuesday left head coach Tyler Hall with a curt assessment of his team’s peformance.“We played absolutely terrible,” Hall said.The stats from the game were fine. Pitching-wise Jaxon Whaley, Cagan Hamby…
RCHS extended its month-long winning streak to 10 games with an area win over B.B. Comer and a one-run victory over 5A Talladega. The Lady Tigers haven’t lost since March 11 when they dropped an 8-0 decision to Spring Garden, the No. 3-ranked team in class 1A. RCHS is now 17-4 overall and are well…
It is by all accounts a rebuilding year for RCHS baseball. Part of that was a given following the mass exodus of the most accomplished senior class in RCHS history after last season. But even as the season has gone on, RCHS’s ability to rebuild on the fly has been put to the test. They…
The Wadley softball team remained unbeaten since spring break and picked up another key area victory to move to 8-4 overall this season. The Lady Bulldogs sandwiched Thursday’s 14-0 area win over Loachapoka with a pair of victories over Beulah and Victory Christian. The win over Loachapoka keeps Wadley unbeaten in area play and keeps…
Chris and Elizabeth Langley of Camp Hill in Chambers County were recognized for having Alabama’s 2017 Farm of Distinction at the Farm-City Awards Thursday in Birmingham. As this year’s winner, Langley Farms received $12,000 in cash and prizes and will represent Alabama in the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year contest at the…
Students of Wedowee Elementary School returned from spring break to a new outdoor classroom last week, compliments of East Central Alabama Master Gardeners. Although adjacent to the school garden, the classroom can be used for all types of classes. “We hope the teachers will take advantage of this to get the children outside for garden…
Caleb Frederick of Wedowee is the 2017 recipient of Southern Union State Community College’s Van Cleaves Scholarship. First awarded in 1967, the scholarship is sponsored by the Southern Union Alumni Association in appreciation of Dr. and Mrs. A.R. Van Cleave and Miss Vera Van Cleave for their many contributions to the college. Dr. Van Cleave…
After a nine-year hiatus, the spring musical will once again be featured on the Southern Union State Community College stage. The fine arts department of the college will collaborate to present Young Frankenstein on April 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on April 30 at 2 p.m. Performances…
On Thursday morning of last week, dozens of Randolph County residents called their insurance companies to report hail damage to their vehicles and roofs. However, with small tornadoes hitting the counties north and south of us, even those residents should consider themselves fortunate. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with approximately 90 mph…
The Randolph County JOBS Task Force and Randolph County Chamber of Commerce will have their 10th Annual Career Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at Trinity Baptist Church’s Family Life Center in Roanoke. The purpose and goal is to create an experience for people in Randolph County and surrounding areas…
WEDOWEE–Randolph County Commission opened bids last week in hopes of getting out of the solid waste business and turning it over to a contractor. However, those plans may have to wait a while because no bids were received. Commission Chairman Lathonia Wright asked the commissioners what they want to do: Do they want to re-bid?…
Now the 11-member Randolph County Economic Development Authority is at full strength with all the appointments made. Randolph County Probate Judge George Diamond called the group together for an operational meeting March 28 in the courtroom at the courthouse, fulfilling his responsibility. Diamond said he got the members started, then turned it over to them.…
Another governor fails to deliver for Alabama After years of challenging Louisiana for the title of “Most Corrupt State Government,” Alabama voters were ready for someone like Robert Bentley in the governor’s office. We thought. After all, the Tuscaloosa dermatologist and state legislator was a deacon and Sunday school teacher who came across as the…
Summer is upon us. And down on the coast some folks are asking, will girls go wild this year? As some of you know, and the rest of you are about to know, for years I wandered the beaches from Gulf Shores to Panama City studying cultural clashes of the Southern variety. In that effort…
The Wadley Council had a busy meeting Monday night. Like many other councils they dealt with dog problems, but they have had an ordinance on the books since 2012. Mayor Donna McKay said she copied it and made it available to council members so they will be fully aware before they implement it. Also, they…
Well, our good ole Dr. Governor, Robert Bentley, is headed to the same fate as Guy Hunt and Don Siegelman. Folks, we are building a legacy that may put us in a league with Louisiana when it comes to corruption and debauchery. Bentley’s story is sad. I still really believe he is a good guy…
Police Chief Adam Melton told the Roanoke City Council Monday night the body cameras worn by police officers have been a blessing but they are out-of-date. He has contacted other companies to find out costs and warranties. After discussion the council approved paying $15,624 over three years for 15 body cameras to Force Protection, including…
During the early morning hours of Friday, someone broke a window at First Stop Title Pawn on Main Street and stole several firearms. Also on Friday it was discovered someone had broken into the former Prestridge Ford building on Main Street and taken miscellaneous yard sale items. On Saturday a local victim was trying to…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOEY DEAN RAKESTRAW, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Joey Dean Rakestraw, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of April, 2017, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA DARLENE TRAYLOR, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Angela Darlene Traylor, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of April, 2017, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…