Time is running out to qualify for the March 13 primary. Qualifying for both parties ends Friday, Jan. 13, at 4:30 for Republicans and 5 p.m. for Democrats.To qualify for local offices contact Republican Executive Committee chairman Todd Freeman at 256-276-1723 or Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee chairman David Meddick at 256-276-0400.New qualifications since last…
The Randolph County Chapter of the American Red Cross will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for Project SHARE, the energy assistance program for low-income elderly or disabled individuals. Residents of Randolph County can set up an appointment by calling the Project SHARE office at 334-863-2371. Appointments are being scheduled now. As the organization…
According to Forbes, 44 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. A much smaller percentage of those resolutions are actually kept. One of the more common resolutions is to lose weight. Other common and worthy goals are to exercise more, stop smoking, eat healthier, drink less, watch less television, get organized and save money. A…
Read the other day where they have just begun a $23-million project to turn 2.5 miles of the Chattahoochee River near Columbus, Ga. and Phenix City, Ala. into the longest whitewater course in an urban setting in the by-gum WORLD. Well more power to ’em. Once folks wanted to get rid of rapids so boats…
It was 1950 and I was an eight-year-old kid in Gaylesville, Ala. The state election was in full swing with 11 candidates running for governor in the Democratic Primary, the only game in town back then. The winner would be the next governor of Alabama, succeeding Gov. James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Folsom was unable…
I first started reading newspapers about 68 years ago, when I was in the third grade and my folks subscribed to an afternoon newspaper. Afternoon papers are mostly dead now, and many of their morning sisters are on life-support. The paper I subscribe to locally has gone from broadsheet to tabloid, presumably to save money…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Albert Lee Holloway and Jo Ann Holloway, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., a California Corporation, on the 25th day of January, 2006,…
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 23, 2006, executed by JAMES W. OLVEY, III, married, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS” ) Solely as nominee for PRIMARY CAPITAL ADVISORES LC, which mortgage was recorded on June 28, 2006, in Mortgage…
The Handley Tigers earned a few wins over the Christmas break, but according to head coach Cliff Drummond, Handley still isn’t playing up to its potential. The Tigers took a 57-44 loss to Midfield to start the Childersburg Christmas Tournament in a game Drummond said was lost due to poor execution. “They’re athletic and well…
The Woodland Lady Bobcats showed they can be competitive and win against the best the state has to offer after strong showings in holiday tournaments. In the Cherokee County Invitational, following an opening-round win over Cedar Bluff, the Lady Bobcats continued to advance with a decisive win over Collinsville, 73-60. “They had three good girls…
So if anyone tried to get in touch with me Monday, I apologize. But if you really want someone to blame, I’m going to point the finger at the NFL. Yes, the NFL is directly responsible for me taking Monday off. You see, because the NFL has some unholy ownership of Sundays I was forced…
It was a nice start to the bowl season for the SEC on the last Saturday of 2011 with two wins in three games. Auburn’s win over a very good Virginia team was particularly impressive, but regardless of what the SEC’s record is for the whole bowl season, it will actually be what happens in…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Brenda Joyce Sims, 59, of Roanoke will be Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Jamie Taylor and Gerald Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Sims died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Sims was born Sept.…
(ANNISTON) Funeral services for Mrs. Myrl D. Holderfield, 88, of Anniston were at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, with Dr. Steve McGinnis officiating. Interment followed at Anniston Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Holderfield died Friday, Dec. 30, at NHC in Anniston. Mrs. Holderfield is survived by two daughters, Shirley H. and Ralph Watkins of Wedowee and…
(WEST POINT, Ga.) Ozelle Hudson Lee, 94, of West Point, Ga., died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Graveside services will be Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. at Marseilles Cemetery with Dr. Tom Tucker officiating. Mrs. Lee’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Z.V. Hudson. She was born, raised…
(FRANKLIN, Ga.) Steve Brewer, 69, of Franklin, Ga., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Brewer, a native of Heard County, Ga., was the son of the late Benjamin and Betty Jane Zachary Brewer. He attended public schools, and he was a member of Stateline Baptist Church. He worked with McLain Logging Company.…
(FRANKLIN, Ga.) Ellis Arnold Brewer, 55, of Franklin, Ga., died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Brewer, a native of Heard County, Ga., was the son of the late Benjamin and Betty Jane Zachary Brewer. He was a member of Stateline Baptist Church. He attended public schools. Survivors include a daughter, Kisley Brewer…
(LINEVILLE) James Edwin “Jabie” Patterson, 64, of Lineville (Randolph County), died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. “Jabie” was a Munford native and former resident of Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and soon after his discharge began…
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for O. Michael Cook, 65, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Nations, Bro. J.L. Sparks and Bro. Henry Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Graham. Mr. Cook died Jan. 2 at Wedowee Hospital. Mr. Cook…
(ALTHA, Fla.) Rudolph J. Rackley, 88, of Altha, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 29, at Blountstown, Fla. The funeral was Sunday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. CST at Altha United Methodist Church with the Rev. John King officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Altha. Mr. Rackley was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Calhoun County, Fla.,…