Erica Thomas / 1819News.com While investigators in Clay County are under orders not to speak to the public about a terrifying murder case near Cheaha State Park, the victim’s girlfriend, Mikayla Paulus, who was with him when he was killed, is already speaking out. Adam Cassim Simjee was shot and killed after he and his…
In two regular meetings and one called meeting, Randolph County Board of Education passed their new budget and hired a number of personnel. The 2023-2024 budget totals $28,079.323.30 in expenses with estimated revenues of $28,139,349.63. The budget shows an ending fund balance of $8,568,272.82 In September, 2024. Personnel actions In personnel actions the board approved…
The bright sunshine and cool, dry weather of an October morning were the setting for a (fake) tornado that blew through Woodland High School (not really) Monday. The “tornado” was a simulation put together through a cooperative effort of Randolph County Schools, Tanner Hospital, and Southern Ambulance Transport, who all participated in a joint emergency…
Incident and arrest for period ending October 9th A burglary was reported at a residence on County Road 437 in Graham last Wednesday. The house was vandalized, and items taken include four power saws, 12 light fixtures, two toilets and a refrigerator, water heater and bathroom sink. Also taken were a white 1999 Yamaha…
In a cruel denial of what could have been a record setting night for RCHS, Walter Wellborn running back Jabari Williams scored the game-winning touchdown with 2.2 seconds left in the game as the Panthers claimed a 30-25 win over the Tigers in a back-and-forth nailbiter. The RCHS loss kept head coach Pat Prestridge stuck…
The Handley Tigers have entered the final stretch of their regular season, and it’s a stage of their schedule where all of the good things that they have left to accomplish pre-playoffs are starting to feel inevitable. Handley put together a minimum-effort-required 51-13 win over Talladega Thursday night. It was the second time in the…
The Handley Tigers have entered the final stretch of their regular season, and it’s a stage of their schedule where all of the good things that they have left to accomplish pre-playoffs are starting to feel inevitable. Handley put together a minimum-effort-required 51-13 win over Talladega Thursday night. It was the second time in the…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Brian Alan George, 60, of Roanoke will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie Pike and Pastor Jeff Sheffield officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday before…
Incident and arrest for period ending October 9th A burglary was reported at a residence on County Road 437 in Graham last Wednesday. The house was vandalized, and items taken include four power saws, 12 light fixtures, two toilets and a refrigerator, water heater and bathroom sink. Also taken were a white 1999 Yamaha V…
The bright sunshine and cool, dry weather of an October morning were the setting for a (fake) tornado that blew through Woodland High School (not really) Monday. The “tornado” was a simulation put together through a cooperative effort of Randolph County Schools, Tanner Hospital, and Southern Ambulance Transport, who all participated in a joint…
Last week Results (Friday, October 6th Clay Ctrl. 47, Valley 0 Handley 39, Anniston 6 RCHS 35, Saks 14 Vincent 33, Ranburne 20 Woodland 38, C. Coosa 13 Standout performances Cannon Kyles, Handley: 3 car., 106 yards, 2 TD 6-for-6, 195 yds, 2 TD EJ Goss, Handley: 11 car., 164 yards, TD 1 rec., 91…
In two regular meetings and one called meeting, Randolph County Board of Education passed their new budget and hired a number of personnel. The 2023-2024 budget totals $28,079.323.30 in expenses with estimated revenues of $28,139,349.63. The budget shows an ending fund balance of $8,568,272.82 In September, 2024. Personnel actions In personnel actions the board approved…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 11, 2020 executed by John Lucas Patterson, unmarried, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Homestar Financial Corp., said Mortgage being recorded September 17, 2020, in Book 656, Page 111,…
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN Whereas, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a lease agreement by Shari Palmer & Banks McGowan (Occupant), Debbie Brown (Occupant) and Safe Storage of Wedowee, LLC (Operator) for certain storage units located at 778 W. Broad St., Wedowee, AL, notice is…
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF RANDOLPH NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made under the terms of that certain mortgage executed by Harry Nathan Sikes, an unmarried man, on the 21st day of April, 2017 to Bank of Wedowee, predecessor to First Bank of Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. CV-2023-900049 WILLIAM G. BECK AND ANN ZOBEL BECK AND B.MC.D., LLC PLAINTIFFS VS WEST COAST FUND, LLC DEFENDANT NOTICE Notice is hereby given to West Coast Fund, LLC, that the Plaintiffs herein have filed a lawsuit seeking Declaratory Judgment against West Coast Fund, LLC. A…
LEGAL NOTICE GARY INGRAM GRADING & PAVING, INC. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the Randolph County Highway Department for the construction of CDBG Grant No. CY-CM-PF-22-006 – County Roads 17 & 30 Improvements Project. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on October 11, 2023, and ending on November 1,…
(WEDOWEE) Merlin F. “Mac” McLaughlin, 95, of Wedowee died Oct. 8, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Carolyn; his children (by his first marriage), Michael W. McLaughlin (Barbara), Steven F. McLaughlin and Kathryn M. Roberts; his stepdaughter, Brenda L. Boone (Charles); his grand-nephew (who has lived with…
(FLINT, Mich.) Willie Lewis Magby “Skeeter”, 80, of Flint, Mich., died Aug. 29, 2023, at Genesys Regional Medical Center of Grand Blanc, Mich., after a temporary illness. Skeeter became the main barber in the community known as New Town on Seymour Drive. Skeeter graduated from the Randolph County Training School. He was on the RCTS…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Virginia “Jenny” Adamson, 92, of Roanoke, were Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gerald Romine, Bro. Tim Whaley and Bro. David Taft officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Adamson passed away on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Hospice of LaGrange. Survivors include: daughter,…