As exceptionally dry weather continues across the state, many Alabama counties are experiencing an increase in wildfire occurrence. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) warns that conditions are such that any fire can quickly spread out of control, destroying valuable forestland, threatening lives, and endangering homes and property. According to AFC officials, there have been 100…
The CSX Railway bridge on Louina Street remains shut down after several weeks of being closed due to safety concerns and needed repairs. Roanoke’s bridge inspector Robert Harris said the bridge needed to be closed and blocked off. Those who normally use the bridge are going through the old depot location, the crossing at Lincoln…
A Randolph County High School student was injured on Sunday evening in a two-vehicle accident near Foster’s Crossroads. According to State Troopers public information officer Chad Joiner, the accident happened at the intersection of U.S. 431 and County Road 82 at 6:01. Spenser Kathryn Phillips, 17, of Wedowee was driving her 2002 Volkswagen Beetle. She…
A new study put out by The Joint Commission titled Health Care at the Crossroads points out five areas hospitals must address and embrace if they are to survive: economic viability, adoption of technology, patient-centered care, staffing and hospital design. The first two in particular are difficult for small rural hospitals. Technological advancement is difficult…
My niece Melissa out in California posted on Facebook a photo of a gopher snake, and after I had assured her that it was harmless and probably a good thing to have around, she assured me that she–or her husband, Travis–had killed the varmint. It sent my thoughts down a trail that ultimately led to…
Like so many of you, I look forward to football. It is part of the ritual of seasons changing, of the end of summer and the anticipation of fall. Calendar people tell you that a new year begins January 1. The government will tell you the fiscal year begins the first of October. People with…
Former lieutenant governor and attorney general Bill Baxley must be the most optimistic Crimson Tide fan in the state. Last Thursday after both defense lawyers and prosecutors suggested that U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson postpone the proposed Oct. 3 start of the second trial of VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor and six other defendants, Thompson moved…
Two things happened Monday: the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the 8th National Association of Free Clinics health care fair held in New Orleans. MSNBC’s “Ed Show” host Ed Schultz hosted the one-day free clinic for the uninsured, the fifth he has hosted. MSNBC has long promoted the free health care clinics and the…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James F. Hamby, Jr., a single man, to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 7th day of May, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in…
INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the Completion of the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvements for the Randolph County Industrial Park, Randolph County, Alabama, will be received by Randolph County Industrial Development Council, 1218 US Hwy 431, PO Box 566, Roanoke, Alabama 36274, until 3:00 CST, September 29, 2011. No bids will be received…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Whitney Albert Lester, wife and husband and Phillip Lester, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for M&T Mortgage Corporation, on the 1st day of August, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office…
IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: SM-2011-900055 Gibbs Services Inc., d/b/a Benefield Funeral Home, Plaintiff Vs. Cindy Smith, Defendant NOTICE Cindy Smith, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Gibbs Services, Inc. d/b/a/ Benefield Funeral Home complaint and other relief by October 12, 2011, or, thereafter a judgment by default may…
IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: SM-2011-900054 Gibbs Services Inc., d/b/a Benefield Funeral Home, Plaintiff Vs. Anthony Chapman, Defendant NOTICE Anthony Chapman, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Gibbs Services, Inc. d/b/a/ Benefield Funeral Home complaint and other relief by October 12, 2011, or, thereafter a judgment by default may…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSE MARIE CONNELL, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Rose Marie Connell, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of Aug., 2011, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ROBERT MARTIN JOHNSON, DECEASED ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Robert Martin Johnson, deceased, having been granted to Stephen Martin Johnson on the 25th day of Aug., 2011, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA TO: ANDREW NICHOLAS HIGGINS On the 25th day of August, 2011, a Petition by Toni Danielle Sudduth was filed in this Court for the name change of a minor child, whose date of birth is August 13, 2008. A hearing upon this petition has been set for…
The Handley Tigers got off to a great start this season by soundly defeating Heard County, 48-13, Friday night at Wright Field in Roanoke. Handley was solid defensively, giving the offense plenty of opportunities to score. In fact, the offense racked up a total of 436 yards. “I think for the first ball game, we…
The Wadley Bulldogs put up quite a fight in their first game of the season against Horseshoe Bend, but missed out on a couple of opportunities in the end, losing to the Generals 46-41. The Bulldogs controlled the wild first quarter, but a lack of Wadley depth kept Horseshoe Bend in the game in the…
After fighting hard for the first half, Randolph County couldn’t overcome a plague of mistakes, falling to Clay County, 40-14, Friday night in Ashland. “We made too many mistakes to stay in the game against a team the caliber of Clay County,” Randolph County head coach Randy Sparks said. After an impressive showing in the…
The Woodland Bobcats couldn’t hold on after playing an excellent first half, falling to Bowdon, 32-14. The Bobcats’ primary goal against Bowdon was to contain the speed in the Bowdon backfield, led by Maricio Askew. And for the first half that’s exactly what they did. “We did an excellent job containing the Askew kid in…