WADLEY–On May 11, Matthew Caypless will receive an associate’s degree from Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC). A few weeks later, he will cross another graduation stage, this time to receive his high school diploma.Caypless is just one example of an increasing number of students who take advantage of the dual enrollment program at SUSCC,…
Josie Cross’s infield single with one out in the bottom of the seventh scored Jaedan Herring from third and broke a 5-5 tie, giving Woodland a 6-5 win over Wadley in Woodland Thursday. Herring was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, stole second, then advanced to third on a groundout by Madison…
A fire Monday morning destroyed the home of the Chantlee Chappell family on County Road 645 in the Big Springs community. No one was at home at the time, and the house was fully engulfed when firefighters from Tin Shop, Rock Stand and other departments arrived. Rock Mills Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house…
The Handley softball team moved into first place in its area with a pair of convincing area victories last week, while the Tigers baseball team won its opening area series against Munford to position itself atop the standings as well. Here’s how the games went: Softball Handley defeated Saks by a 12-2 score in five…
WOODLAND–Organized in 1917, Woodland School is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The 2017 WHS Yearbook Staff has included a feature section of “Looking Back: The First Hundred Years – Honoring those who came before us.” Yearbook adviser Marilynn Ward states, “Throughout the year, the staff has received information from former students and teachers which…
Drought conditions that began last fall persist across many parts of Alabama, and limited rains combined with early vegetation growth continue to pose a challenge as Alabama Power prepares to raise lake levels for the summer. Higher-than-normal temperatures have led to plants blooming early, reducing the amount of rain flowing into streams and lakes. And…
The Wadley Bulldogs rode a pair of blowout victories all the way to first place in 1A, area 6 as they combined to outscore Loachapoka and Winterboro 35-1 in games Wednesday and Friday last week. Wednesday Loachapoka felt Wadley’s wrath as the Bulldogs erupted for a 20-1 victory. Wadley had just seven hits, including a…
The Randolph County Industrial Development Council is nearing the point where it will be back in business after the legislative delegation dismantled it to make changes, then re-formed it. State Rep. Bob Fincher, (R-Rocky Branch) said he hopes it will be back working for industry in the near future. They need to meet to select…
Jerry Revis, general manager of the Roanoke Utilities Board, announced at Monday’s meeting that, “We’ve paid off our mortgage this month. The building is free and clear.” Utilities has been in the building on U.S. Highway 431 for three years but they made additional payments to pay it off sooner, as well as using the…
WEDOWEE–Randolph County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year at its meeting on Thursday evening of last week. Aug. 2-4 Teacher work days Aug. 7-8 Teacher work days Aug. 9 School begins Sept. 4 Labor Day Oct. 30-31 Teacher work days Nov. 10 Veterans’ Day Nov. 20-24 Thanksgiving Dec. 21-Jan. 2…
A Wedowee woman was transferred by helicopter to Columbus Medical Center following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Roanoke. According to the report from Roanoke Police, Coleman Nunn, 80, of Wedowee, was southbound on U.S. 431 in a 2017 Ford Focus when he came into oncoming traffic, striking the trailer of a 2006 Kenworth truck,…
RANBURNE–Randolph County Narcotics agents and Community Corrections assisted Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office with a drug bust on Thursday of last week in Ranburne. Narcotics agents Larry Clark, Randy Moore and Airis Murphy assisted Community Corrections office Lt. Shannon Laney, Cleburne County Chief Deputy Joseph Freeman, deputy Drew Norton (CCSO), Sheriff Dennis Greene (CCSO) and ALEA…
A 1995 Ford F150 truck stolen from Monroe County, Ky., was recovered on March 18 on County Road 19, Woodland. William Chadd Starks, 34, of Thompsonville, Ky., was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest. Sarah Ann White, 30, of Moss,…
A Roanoke man was arrested on trafficking charges following a drug bust in Roanoke on Tuesday morning. Randolph County Narcotics Unit agents Airis Murphy and Larry Clark, officer Chris Cohran and deputy Corey Smith went to 1709 N. Main St. to speak with Kevin Cam Warren, 47, in reference to complaints Randolph County Narcotics Unit…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ANNIE CATHERINE BROWN, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Annie Catherine Brown, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of March, 2017, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all…
It was a year ago that the calls for Governor Robert Bentley to resign his office began. In March of 2016 the release of a recording of the governor making what he admitted were inappropriate comments about touching top adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason followed claims by former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency secretary Spencer Collier that…
INVITATION TO BID Contractors interested in bidding on Weatherizing homes and assessors interested in proposing to assess homes for Weatherization in the Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne County areas need to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number to the Community Action Agency of TCRCC. Interested contractors must provide a copy of their Liability…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Limmie L. Rowe, a married person, originally in favor of Coldwell Banker Mortgage, on the 31st day of December, 2002, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama,…
PUBLIC SALE Stack & Pack Self Storage, pursuant to the Alabama Self Storage Act (8-15-33) will conduct a public sale to the highest bidder for cash only on their premises 410 Industrial Ave., Roanoke, AL 36274. Phone 334-863-7867. The auction will be on April 1, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. on the following units. The company…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRE W. KINSEY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Vire W. Kinsey, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of March, 2017, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…