Three county schools were represented at last week’s Alabama All Stars Sports Week in Montgomery as Handley head basketball coach Clifton Drummonds, RCHS forward Elijah McFarland and former Woodland quarterback John Wes Adcock all participated in the week’s activities.“It was a really great week,” Adcock said. “I got to meet some guys from throughout the…
The clock is winding down on the first offseason workout program for the Woodland Bobcat under someone other than Larry Strain since 1999, and so far the results have been positive. “The kids are getting stronger. We checked maxes last week and most of them are up 35-40 pounds apiece on the squat, and they…
Handley head coach Mike Battles has used this summer to build his team’s physical strength and conditioning, but he has also kept an emphasis on maintaining the players’ football skills. The team has participated in three shared practice events with other teams since July 4. And while many teams use those events as 7-on-7 passing…
(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Mary Teresa Gordon, 91, of Carrollton, Ga. died Saturday, July 26, 2014. She was born Sept. 10, 1922. In accordance with her wishes her body was cremated and there are no services planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes, 1776 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 100, Atlanta GA…
(WADLEY) Services for Danny Carl Cook, 67, of Wadley were Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, Roanoke, with the Rev. Derek Farr officiating. Mr. Cook died Sunday, July 27, at Wedowee Hospital in Wedowee. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Lynn Caldwell of Alexander City; two sons, Brian Keith Cook (wife…
(NEWELL) Services for Albert Eddie Bowen, 73, of Newell were Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel, Wedowee, with the Rev. Jason Reaves officiating. Burial was at Jordan Chapel Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers were friends and nephews. Mr. Bowen died Saturday, July 26, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Survivors include…
(LaFAYETTE) LeMerle Hill, 88, of LaFayette died Friday, July 25, 2014 at LaFayette Extended Care. Mrs. Hill was born April 26, 1926 in Randolph County to Clarence Eugene Chase and Ethel Earl wood Chase. She was a member of Center Baptist Church in Ridge Grove. She and her late husband, Harold Ison Hill were married…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Frankie Lee Owens Sr., 56, of Roanoke will be Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Shannon Mapp officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Owens died Thursday, July 24, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston. A Roanoke native, Mr. Owens was…
(OPELIKA) Graveside services for Janice Garrick Phillips, 68, of Opelika, formerly Panama City Beach, Fla., will be at 2 p.m. July 25, 2014, at Ridouts Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. Lay minister Ray Williams of Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Panama City Beach will officiate. Mrs. Phillips was born July 6, 1946, in Birmingham and…
Funeral service for Bradie Prothro, 67, will be Friday, July 25, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Bynum, with pastor Bobby Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at Eden Hills Cemetery. Mr. Prothro’s remains will arrive at the church one hour prior to his service. Mr. Prothro died July 17, at Regional Medical…
(HEFLIN) Guinda N. Wright of Heflin, formerly of Woodland, died peacefully July 22, 2014, in Cleburne County Nursing Home, where she received excellent care. The funeral will be at Zion Baptist Church, Woodland, on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the church…
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board officially opened its newest state liquor store in Wedowee on Thursday morning of last week. ABC administrator Mac Gipson and assistant ABC administrator William Thigpen both were present for the opening. The store is located at 138 Village Lane. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 11-7. The store’s…
WOODLAND–Randolph County Sheriff’s Department requests the public’s assistance in looking for Billy Lamar “Vic” Keith, 36, of Woodland. Keith is a black male, 6 feet tall, 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for rape, sodomy and enticing a child for immoral purposes. Last week, the State Trooper helicopter, U.S. Marshals…
Local stores in Roanoke are gearing up for the back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend Aug. 1-3. Roanoke City Clerk Penny Holloway said that of the 8.5 percent tax, the breakdown is 4 percent state, 3.5 percent city and 1 percent county. All three of these entities will waive taxes on school supplies that meet the…
WEDOWEE–Wedowee Town Council’s meeting on Thursday of last week was filled with positive numbers. Mayor Tim Coe announced the Wedowee Volunteer Fire Department’s ISO rating decreased from 7 to 5. This should help out those within 5 miles of the station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant with their insurance rates. Coe also…
She does not have $200,000 to give away. Sara Traylor-Drummond was stunned when she started getting calls about her supposed desire to give away $200,000 if the person would open a checking account. Her Facebook page has been hacked. The messages vary, mentioning the FBI in some, with the promise that those opening the accounts…
A Roanoke teenager is back behind bars after escaping from police custody on Sunday evening. DeJuan Darrell Clark, 19, of Avenue A, was in the Roanoke city jail on misdemeanor assault charges, serving a few months. He complained of chest pains and was taken to Wedowee Hospital to be examined. After being checked over at…
Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate a car-train collision that happened in the wee hours of Friday, July 11, on County Road 887, west of Roanoke. At approximately 1:24 a.m., the train struck a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The driver of the vehicle was Darrick Green, 31, of Roanoke. The front seat passenger was William Newham,…
LaTangela Fuller is seeking community-minded people to staff a Red Cross Disaster Action Team in Randolph County. She is disaster programs specialist with the Red Cross, covering six counties. Members of this volunteer team would go out and assess the needs of clients immediately after a fire, for example. Local people would know the area…
Is it time to pick a Medicare plan or a Part D Medicare prescription plan? With so many options, the choice can be confusing and a little overwhelming. With no Medicare office in town, where do you turn? If you are uncomfortable depending on the www.Medicare.gov plan finder, or calling the 1800-Medicare toll free line…