There won’t be a bypass coming to Roanoke any time soon, but on Monday the city got news that it will receive money for the next best thing.Local representative Bob Fincher called Roanoke mayor Jill Patterson-Hicks with the good news that the city’s application for a half million dollar grant from the Alabama Department of…
WADLEY – Alumni and friends of Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) are invited to help celebrate the college’s centennial on the Wadley campus on Oct. 15. This event will be the pinnacle of the yearlong observance of the college’s 100th anniversary. “We want to welcome everyone that has been a part of SUSCC’s history…
October 3rd – 10th Arrests Jaron Nunn, 21, of 1365 Stanley Ave., Roanoke – simple assault (family) – Oct. 10 Ruby Ann Hicks, 53, of 423 Clark St., Roanoke – shoplifting – Oct. 7 Zachary Hunter Murphy, 23, of 1914 County Rd. 238, Wedowee – driving with suspended license – Oct. 7 Faye Nicole Payne,…
October 3rd – 10th Arrests Christopher Morris Lynch, 39, of Valley – two counts of failure to appear in court – Oct. 6 Billy Howard Thompson, 66, of Chipley, Fla. – harassment and menacing – Oct. 5 Jimmy Wayne Green, 63, of 4425 County Rd. 25, Heflin – three counts of violation of the Sex…
(WEDOWEE) In a short meeting last week, Wedowee Town Council approved the hours for trick or treating in the town. Trick or treating will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Citizens who welcome children at their homes need to make sure they have their porch light on. In other business, the…
WEDOWEE – At Thursday’s Randolph County Commission workshop/regular meeting, the commission heard the annual report from Randolph County Fire Association. President JJ Wendling gave the report and stated the report was part of the annual requirement to provide an ad valorem financial report and is part of their obligation to ensure due diligence in protecting…
CITY OF ROANOKE Ordinance NO. 2022-10-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 682 OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, ALABAMA AND THE ZONING MAP OF ROANOKE, ALABAMA ENACTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY TITLE 11-52-70 THROUGH 84, INCLUSIVE OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND MAPS, AND…
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF RANDOLPH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Eldon Troy Ferguson, Jr A Married Manbetty J Ferguson His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for BSM Financial, L.P. DBA…
(IRONDALE) The funeral for Roy Charles Murphy, 76, of Irondale will be Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Awtrey and Bro. Marty Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow at Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon to 2…
(WEDOWEE) The funeral for Scott Edward Foldenauer, 60, of Wedowee will be Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at noon at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randall Skinner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday before services begin. Mr. Foldenauer passed away Friday, Oct. 7, at…
(DALLAS, Ga.) Charlie Joe Harrison, 65, of Dallas, Ga., passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Viewing will be Thursday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service in Roanoke. A celebration of life will be Friday, Oct. 14, at noon at Rock Mills Baptist Church. Mr. Harrison was born in Roanoke…
(DUBLIN, Ga.) Erbis Washington Tennant passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. A memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. EDT at First United Methodist Church in Dublin, Ga. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, beginning at 2 p.m. EDT. Born in Randolph County, Ala., on Oct. 18,…
(ROANOKE) The funeral for John Herman McDow, 83, of Roanoke will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Sledge and Rev. Aaron McCollough officiating and Gregg Moore delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Trinity Baptist…
(ROANOKE) The funeral for William Matthew Waters-McManus, 21, of Roanoke will be Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randall Skinner officiating. William passed away Thursday, Oct. 6. William was born on May 2, 2001. He was the son of Timothy Edward McManus and Letisha Waters. William was a…
RCHS didn’t need overtime Friday to stay unbeaten. The Tigers took care of business in regulation. RCHS moved one win closer to a region championship showdown against Dadeville with a strong 41-14 victory over Walter Wellborn on the road Friday night. The Tigers were coming off of back-to-back overtime wins over Wadley and Saks the…
(ST. LOUIS) A memorial service for Michael Eugene Hale of St. Louis will be Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 607 Airport Rd., Huntsville, Ala. Visitation will be in the Narthex at 3 p.m. Mr. Hale passed away Thursday, Sept. 22. He is survived by his wife, Kristy Gould;…
(HOGANSVILLE, Ga.) Elaine McDaniel Farmer, 76, of Hogansville, Ga., passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Hospice LaGrange. The funeral was at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Jody Mitchell officiated and interment was in Hillview East Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga.…
(WOODLAND) The funeral for Sherry Lynn Parrish, 68, of Woodland will be Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chad Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October…
(WOODLAND) The funeral for Franklin D. Murphy, 88, of Woodland will be Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Jordan’s Chapel with Bro. Chris Mitchell and Bro. Wayne Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.…
Going to high school in rural Alabama has its pros, but being given the opportunity to dig square pits in the ground rarely comes up as a top among them. Contrary to that idea, Handley High School Community Studies students cherish the opportunity they get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as they take part in…