A busy session in the Alabama state legislature produced action on bills that touch a wide spectrum of topics important to Alabama citizens.Here’s an update on those bills and where they stand in the legislative process.TaxesBoth chambers unanimously passed a bill this week that would change the tax code to ensure Alabama taxpayers do not…
Fleeing suspect lands in briar patch BIG SPRINGS – A suspect running from a deputy gave up after landing in a briar patch. According to the report from Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy got behind a speeding Honda motorcycle on County Road 87. It was late at night, but the cyclist turned off his…
A man Roanoke Police stopped for speeding on Saturday night was in a stolen vehicle. According to the report from RPD, Tony Bernard Hill, 48, of 308 Old LaFayette Hwy., Roanoke, was stopped while driving a white 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. When it was discovered the car belonged to someone else, RPD contacted that person. The…
LINCOLN, Neb. – Wadley was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Wadley has now been a Tree City for 18 years. Wadley achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: forming a tree board or department, creating a…
Severe Weather Preparedness Weekend Mark your calendars for the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Weekend. Alabama will hold its 11th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday beginning Friday, Feb. 25, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, Feb. 27, at midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free…
The Roanoke City Council reached an agreement with ownership on a tax abatement for the new Guthrie’s restaurant that is planned for the city. The council heard from ownership representatives Brian Pester and Chris Clark, as well as Randolph Count Economic Development Authority director Bryant Whaley, on the benefit that the construction of the new…
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF RANDOLPH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mary Ann Brown And Spouse Jackie Brown to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Home Place Mortgage Loans Inc., its successors and…
(WOODLAND) The funeral for Ricky Arnold Bailey, 65, of Woodland was Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Flat Rock Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Keel and Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Bailey passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. A…
(ROANOKE) Fletcher Edward Pinkard, 75, of Roanoke died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. A graveside service will be Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 150 Banks Rd., Roanoke, with the Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. This graveside service will be live streamed on…
(ELDON, Mo.) Larry Burdette of Eldon, Mo., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 15, 2022, at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held at the home of Michael and Janice Meeks in Wadley on Friday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. Mr. Burdette was born in Rock Mills on March 23,…
(ROANOKE) James E. Bryant, 79, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. A private funeral service will be held. A Clay County native, Mr. Bryant was born July 21, 1942, the seventh child of George and Grace Suggs Bryant. He was a member of High Pine Baptist…
The Handley boys and girls basketball teams are one win away from a trip to the state final four. Both teams put together dominant performances against Priceville Saturday in the Northeast Regional semi-final in Jacksonville Saturday. The boys built a 16-point lead in the second half before cruising to a 61-50 victory, while the girls…
(FIVE POINTS) Mickey D. Grizzard, 69, of Five Points, formerly of LaGrange, GA., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. A celebration of life memorial service will be at 3 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 20, in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange, with the Rev. Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial…
(BIRMINGHAM) Tiersa Marie Pico, 51, of Birmingham passed away suddenly on Feb. 13, 2022. The funeral will be Feb. 19 at Westwood Baptist Church at 41 Statefarm Rd., Alexandria. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in…
Handley beat the buzzer – twice – and came up with a scintillating comeback in a 69-68 win over Anniston for the area championship Friday in Roanoke. Jay Haynes and Devontae Higgins provided the heroics – Higgins with a three to send it to overtime at the end of regulation and Haynes with the game-winner…
Coming into last Wednesday’s area tournament elimination game between Wadley and Woodland, both teams had reason to believe they would be able to end the other team’s season. For Woodland, it was the confidence of knowing they had beaten Wadley twice in the regular season, including a 14-point win in Woodland back on January 7.…
The Handley Lady Tigers have grown accustomed to advancing to the regional round of the state tournament, having done so in each of the past three seasons under head coach Courtney Screws. After two quarters of Monday’s sub-regional against Cherokee County, that streak was in dire danger. Handley came off the deck and rallied in…
(ROANOKE) Darlene Whatley, 62, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at her home. A native of Anniston, Mrs. Whatley was born Oct. 29, 1959, the daughter of James E. and Bobbie J. Brice Henson. She had been employed as a service attendant with a gasoline station/convenience store. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer N.…
(LINEVILLE) The funeral for Carlton Fred Amason Sr., 79, of Lineville will be Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Richie Farrow, Pastor Ben Curlee, Pastor Keith Jones and Elder L.C. Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Lineville City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Olive…
(WOODLAND) Herman Gerald Morris, 75, of Woodland passed away on Feb. 15, 2022. The funeral was Friday, Feb. 18, at noon EST at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Bro. James Massengill officiating. Interment was in Douglas Chapel Church of God Cemetery. The American Legion Post #143 provided military honors. Mr. Morris was born May…