WEDOWEE–Randolph County Board of Education approved some capital improvement projects at its June meeting, including a new lunchroom for Woodland.According to Superintendent Paul Gay, the new lunchroom will include a stage and seating for 330-340. Of all the school lunchrooms in the system, Woodland serves the most people.The cost is approximately $1.5 million. This will…
Roanoke Court Clerk Sonya Nolan wants citizens to know about changes in the law, including increased court costs. The increased amounts approved by the state legislature took effect June 21. Non-criminal court costs increased by $26. Court costs were $127 and now they are $153. That is costs, not fines. An example is a $20…
Over the past three months, members of the Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force have conducted several drug violation investigations, according to Lt. Johnny Wood, commander of the task force. Charges have resulted from the purchase of pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical for methamphetamine, unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance, and the sale of cocaine and…
WEDOWEE–Those pretty pink circles on County Road 65 aren’t there for decoration; they’re pointing out flaws in the new paving job on the road from Tin Shop to Big Springs. County engineer Burrel Jones said there are contaminants, pieces of scrap rubber, sticking up out of the asphalt. The asphalt came from APAC’s Wedowee plant,…
Roanoke City Council discussed problems with buildings, and Mayor Mike Fisher said bid openings for demolition of the three buildings downtown adjacent to the First Baptist Church lot will be Friday at 10 a.m. at city hall. If they are higher than the Streets Department staff can do it then the Streets Department might demolish…
Yesterday’s announcement that The Anniston Star will cease Monday publication is a surprise, but not a shock like the announcement by Advance Publications over a month ago that it would take its dailies in New Orleans, Birmingham, Mobile and Huntsville to three-day-a-week publication. The three-day schedule for the larger papers makes little sense to few…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William H. Whaley, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, on the 7th day of May, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: RAYMOND MARTIN WARE, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND MARTIN WARE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Raymond Martin Ware, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of July, 2012, by the Judge…
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicle has been abandoned at Big Boy’s, 5116 Louina Rd., Roanoke, AL and will be sold on Aug. 9, 2012 at the same address. 2008 Kawasaki 750 VIN# JKAVF001788500052 Big Boy’s (28-32p)
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicle has been abandoned at 1848 Co. Rd. 52, Woodland, AL 36280 and will be sold on Aug. 10, 2012 at the same address. 1993 Chevrolet Lumina VIN# 1GNDU06D9PT136983 Ann Craft 1848 Co. Rd. 52 Woodland, AL 36280 256-557-1612 (28-32p)
NOTICE OF SUBMISSION WEDOWEE TOWN COUNCIL PROPOSED REDISTRICTING PLAN The Wedowee Town Council has submitted the proposed changes to the Town Council district boundaries to the U.S. Attorney General for pre-clearance. A complete duplicate copy of the submission is available for public inspection in the Wedowee Town Hall and at the East Alabama Regional Planning…
(Warning. Small children and oversensitive adults might oughta skip this one.) The time of year is fast approaching when parents drop their innocent offsprings off at universities around the state and drive away fearing for the future. “Why,” they ask themselves, “have colleges become such dens of sin?” “Why can’t colleges return to the good…
Last week I wrote that I would have more to say about the elite status of health care for teachers and public workers in Alabama, presided over by Gov. Bentley and other public officials. In 2012, according to the U.S. Census, Alabama had 268,307 state and local employees and employed 135,312 in public education. In…
The 9th Annual Randolph County Sheriff’s PCA Rodeo took place over the weekend drawing several thousand to the rodeo grounds north of Wedowee. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, and according to Sheriff David Cofield, it’s a much needed source of funding for the department. “There are a lot…
The summertime gives me a lot of time to think about sports. I have to think about sports theories because there are literally no big-time team sports being played right now besides Major League Baseball, and that just doesn’t capture my attention like it used to. There are a lot of team sports out there,…
Last week I took an early (make that pre-SEC Football Media Days) look at the prospects for teams in the SEC East for this season. This week it is time to do the same for the teams in what is considered the toughest division in the country–the SEC West. What division in the nation matches…
(MONTGOMERY) Louise Parker of Montgomery died unexpectedly in her sleep a few weeks after surgery. A private memorial service was held for Louise at Leak Memory Chapel on July 3 followed by a graveside service at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Daughtry Louise Bence Parker was born in Wadley April 6, 1934, and died June 29,…
(FIVE POINTS) Mary Kathleen “Katie” Peterson, 63, of Five Points died July 8, 2012, at University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. At the request of Mrs. Peterson there will be no public service. Mrs. Peterson was born Nov. 6, 1948, the daughter of Frank and Lucille Marziale. She was a retired tele-communication consultant for GTE.…
(HACKNEYVILLE) Funeral service for Minous Henry Sherrer, 81, of Hackneyville will be Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Hackneyville Baptist Church. Dr. Albert Pike and the Rev. Donald DeLee will officiate. Burial will follow in Hackneyville Cemetery with veteran’s honors provided by the U.S. Army. Mr. Sherrer died Saturday, July 7, at his…
(VALLEY) Martha Nell Tinney, 81, of Valley died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. The funeral will be Monday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at Riverview First Christian Church in Valley with the Rev. Allen Hollis officiating. Burial followed at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Born Feb. 8, 1931,…