The Handley Lady Tigers steamrolled through four opponents at the regional tournament in Troy this weekend to claim a spot in the 3A state tournament in Montgomery this week.The first team in Handley’s line of fire was Clay County. The Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Panthers 7-0 to open the tournament.Handley pitchers Morgan Parmer and…
The Wadley Lady Bulldogs went into the South-Central Regional Softball Tournament in Troy with one goal in mind–keep playing. Wadley accomplished that goal by defeating Loachapoka, Fayetteville, Edward Bell and Verbena before falling to Maplesville for the second time. The runner-up finish in the regional tournament gives Wadley a spot in the state tournament in…
Even though rain that was forecast held off, showers of blessings were received in Roanoke and Woodland from postal patrons. A total of 9,200 pounds of food was collected Saturday, May 14, by letter carriers from Roanoke and Woodland during their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Campaign. The food was turned over to local food…
The Randolph County Tigers made a big step toward becoming a contender in class 2A football again with a promising 28-14 win over Winterboro in the spring football game. Randolph County’s offense was carried by a potent rushing attack, something the Tigers struggled to find last season. Led by Cortavious Childs (3 carries for 69…
The Woodland Bobcats and Wadley Bulldogs did battle in the spring jamboree, ending with a 38-30 win for the Bobcats. Woodland was able to rack up massive yardage on the ground to control the tempo of the game and give them a decided advantage. The Bobcats totaled 371 yards rushing and 41 yards passing, marking…
Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Tom F. Young recently said following Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb’s budget-cutting decisions they met and discussed some of her suggestions. “People don’t realize how critical it is to fund the judicial branch. You may have to wait two to three years to get a divorce; you may have child custody…
Four members of a Kirk Street family, recently having come here from Florida, were arrested last week in connection with the theft of copper from vacant houses. Police Chief Adam Melton said tools and other items are also missing. Arrested were: James Isacc “Jimbo” Bowden, 56, and Jimmy Harold Bowden, 37, of 916 Kirk St.,…
Looking around the sports section this week, you should be able to tell there’s a lot going on. And not only is there just a lot going on, if you’re a sports fan in Randolph County, there’s a lot to be excited about. Last Thursday and Friday were busy days for me. Between spring football…
Donna Hodges presented good reports on special education monitoring and high school graduation rates that were the highlights of a recent school board meeting. Hodges, the director of special education and student services in Roanoke City Schools, told the board members that a team from the State Department of Education in its closing review said …
Three men were arrested on Saturday at Foster’s Crossroads after deputies saw a mobile methamphetamine lab in their vehicle. Randolph County Sheriff’s Office stopped a 2001 Nissan Sentra and after seeing the evidence called in Randolph County Narcotics Unit. Thomas Sean Robinson, 23, of Heflin and Johnathan Ryan Huckins, 35, and Campbell L. Huckins, 34,…
(MELLOW VALLEY) Funeral services for Willard Holloway, 77, of Mellow Valley will be Monday, May 16, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Harvest Time Tabernacle with Bro. Barry Gautreaux and Bro. Daniel Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow in New Harmony Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Holloway died Saturday, May 15, at his residence. A Randolph County native…
(GRAHAM) Brooksie Nell Jackson of Graham died Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was 80. Mrs. Jackson was born July 16, 1930, in Carroll County, Ga., to the late John E. Sr. and Effie Savannah Cole Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Steve Jackson…
(ATLANTA) Memorial services for Charlie Mae Allen, 97, will be at noon Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Seventeenth Street Baptist Church in Anniston. Mrs. Allen was born in Chambers County on Nov. 11, 1913. She was the eldest of eight children born to Henry and Bessie Crowder. She was married to the late Dempsey Allen.…
(CORDELE, Ga.) John Robert Edalgo Jr., 88, of Cordele, Ga., died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Ga. Born in Butts County, Ga., he was the son of the late John Robert Edalgo and Zula Tyson Edalgo. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired…
(ALBANY, Ga.) Burlon Huguley Sr., 53, of Albany, Ga., formerly of West Point, Ga., died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at his residence. A graveside service will be Monday, May 16, at noon EDT at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Shandor Calloway officiating. Born Sept. 19, 1958, in Troup County, Ga., Mr.…
(COLLEGE PARK, Ga.) Carrie Dale Byrdsong, 90, of College Park, Ga., died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Doctors Hospice of Georgia in Fayetteville. Mrs. Byrdsong was born in Randolph County, Ala., on May 2, 1921. She was a woman who loved her family. She was also a great fisherman; fishing was her passion. She is…
(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Freader Geraldean Jordan, 91, of Carrollton, Ga., died Thursday, May 5, 2011. She was born April 26, 1920, in Graham, Ala., to the late Willmer Bowen and Jessie Maud Townley Bowen. Mrs. Jordan was a former employee of Lawler Hoisery Mill and a member of Lee’s Chapel Congregational Church. Survivors include her son…
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In an effort to better serve and protect the citizens of Randolph County, Sheriff David Cofield is partnering with Roanoke Police Chief Adam Melton and Randolph County EMA director Donnie Knight to introduce the Yellow Dot program. The Yellow Dot program is the first program of its kind in Alabama. It is designed to assist…
The city letter carriers’ food drive Saturday, May 14, is even more important this year. All the food collected will go to area food banks, then to survivors of the devastating tornadoes of the past few weeks. Ed Halsey, Roanoke letter carrier, said brown bags were left in mail boxes to be filled with non-perishable…