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Guy Thomas Traylor II

By Editor | September 29, 2022 |

(WOODLAND) The funeral for Guy Thomas “Tommy” Traylor II, 64, of Woodland will be Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church with Bro. David Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. Mr.…

NOTICE

By Editor | September 29, 2022 |

Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, the 14th Annual Fall on Main Street Festival has been postponed to Saturday, October 29th. The safety of the vendors, downtown businesses, and the community attending is very important to us.

Fall on Main festival Saturday in Roanoke

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

The 14th annual Fall on Main Street Festival is planned for Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m until 1:30 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street in downtown Roanoke. Organizers will decide on Wednesday if the festival will be rescheduled because of the weather. If this happens, it will be Oct. 29. The…

Handley students put in charge of organizing rock concert

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

At Handley High School, Raymond Hare’s CTE lab class, also known as “School of Rock,” has embarked on a unique journey through which they have been able to undergo a variety of hands-on experiences preparing them for real world opportunities. Through a partnership with the Reach and Teach program, students in Hare’s class have worked…

COMMON LAW COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

COMMON LAW COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE FOR: DIANN BILLIPS©™ AND/OR DIANN BILLIPS©™ TRUST”, COPYRIGHT 2020 CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER: 9590 9402 5103 9092 4552 09 COMMON LAW COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE: Common Law Copyright and Trademark Notice # DB-1001-CLCTN-72666-2TR. Copyright/Trademark Notice: All rights reserved re: Common Law Copyright of Trade-Mark, “Diann Billips ©™ Trust”, as well…

Roanoke City Schools named in new MTSS cohort

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

The Roanoke City School system recently hosted a media blitz to celebrate with Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) as partners for officially becoming a Multi-Tier Support System (MTSS). On the day of the media blitz, members of the ALSDE were warmly welcomed by the RCS community as they visited Handley High School to officially…

Wedowee Council approves 2023 budget

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

WEDOWEE – At last week’s meeting of Wedowee Town Council, the budget for 2023 was approved unanimously. The 2023 budget increases $237,200 from the 2022 budget due to rising expenses. The projected revenue is $2,069,400, with projected expenses at $1,931,050, leaving a balance of $138,350 at the end of the fiscal year. Expenses are projected…

HHS students host ‘cemetery tour’ in October

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

In conjunction with Fall on Main and Mayhem on Main, Handley High School Community Studies students have made 11 informational short documentaries, via YouTube and TikTok, on several well known Roanoke citizens buried in Cedarwood Cemetery. Each video ranges from one to three minutes. QR codes will be placed next to the graves of these…

County commission approves tight 2023 budget

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

WEDOWEE – At their meeting on Monday, Randolph County Commission – with just three commissioners present – unanimously approved the 2023 budget. The budget includes a 5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all county employees. Projected revenue for the year is $13,161,840. Projected expenditures are $17,712,739. Added to the revenue to balance the budget is $427,063…

Roanoke Police incident and arrest report

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

A Roanoke man was airlifted to a Columbus, Ga., hospital on Friday of last week after being stabbed with scissors. According to the report from Roanoke Police Department, the incident happened at a residence on Riley Street. Suspect Willie Tyrone Freeman, 43, of Tuscaloosa was arguing with victim Darius Spratlin when the incident happened. Freeman…

Randolph and Chambers Sheriff’s incident reports

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

September 19th – 26th Arrests Joshua Heath Wiggins, 36, of Bowdon, Ga. – possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia – Sept. 27 Haydenn Lamar Wilkerson, 20, of 1895 County Rd. 59, Roanoke – second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia – Sept. 26 Matthew Wayne Stewart, 34, of 23828…

Wildfire advisory for most of Alabama

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

With Hurricane Ian soon to make landfall in Florida, the state of Alabama will be situated on the dry side of the storm. On Wednesday, Alabama will see lower than normal relative humidity and stronger winds across the state, meaning conditions are favorable for wildfires to start easily, spread rapidly, and be difficult to control.…

County gas prices in line with statewide average

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 24.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 33.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of…

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated February 15, 2000, executed by Lorenzo J. Linson, a married man, to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, which mortgage was recorded on February 17, 2000, in Vol 399, Page 05 and modified by that certain Loan Modification…

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE RANDOLPH COUNTY Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Taylor Brooke Shelnutt and Timothy James Clegg II, as joint tenants with right of survivorship (Both unmarried) originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Homestar…

Signup Batching Deadline Announced for Alabama’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

Signup Batching Deadline Announced for Alabama’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that November 18, 2022 will be the signup batching deadline for producers for Fiscal Year 2023 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and initiatives offered through the program. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) which includes wildlife, forestry, cropland…

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RE-ROOFING PROJECTS AT WEDOWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WEDOWEE, ALABAMA MCKEE PROJECT NO.: 22-280 NODCM Sealed proposals shall be received by Mr. John Jacobs, Superintendent at the Randolph County Schools office located at 182 Circle Dr, Wedowee, AL 36278; until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, October 13,…

RESOLUTION NO. 1298

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

RESOLUTION NO. 1298 WHEREAS, Ordinance 820.01 of the City of Roanoke governs nuisances located within the city and the City followed all procedural and notice requirements of said ordinance; WHEREAS, the following properties are before the City Council for a determination to be made as to whether the properties shall be declared a public nuisance…

RESOLUTION NO. 1300

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

RESOLUTION NO. 1300 WHEREAS, Ordinance 820.01 of the City of Roanoke governs nuisances located within the city and the City followed all procedural and notice requirements of said ordinance; WHEREAS, the following properties are before the City Council for a determination to be made as to whether the properties shall be declared a public nuisance…

RESOLUTION NO. 1299

By Editor | September 28, 2022 |

RESOLUTION NO. 1299 WHEREAS, Ordinance 820.01 of the City of Roanoke governs nuisances located within the city and the City followed all procedural and notice requirements of said ordinance; WHEREAS, the following properties are before the City Council for a determination to be made as to whether the properties shall be declared a public nuisance…