The Randolph Leader

09/19/2025

Football Thursday Night: Vols unstoppable in win over Sylacauga By Tim Altork | September 18, 2025 | 0 Central’s Taylor Boyd ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns, threw for another score and kicked five extra points in the Vols’ 58-17 win over Sylacauga Thursdsay. It was a fun night on offense f...

09/18/2025

We love having the Triangle as part of the Leader!

HHS's newspaper, The Triangle, roared back to life with a fabulous September 3rd issue. The students are proud of their work and thankful to Randolph Leader editor and published Tim Altork for his generosity and support. Staff members, left to right: beanbags--Raymond Pike, Rayna Smith; chairs--Kate Hendon, Alli Amason (editor); standing--Elizabeth Seidel, Reece Hiull, AnnaBelle Hall, and Ava Clanton. Issue #2 is scheduled for publication October 1st!

09/17/2025

Get in on this week's football picks contest! Drop your picks in the comments or send them via instant message to the Leader by 5 p.m. Friday!

09/16/2025

Our night shift officers made a significant arrest Saturday night, taking dangerous drugs and a firearm off the streets.

During the encounter, officers recovered:
• 74 grams of methamphetamine
• 5 Klonopin pills
• Handgun with 2 magazines
• Packaging material commonly used in drug distribution

This case is a strong example of the dedication our officers show every day to keep our community safe. By removing these dangerous substances and weapons, we’ve taken another step toward protecting our citizens.

We are proud of the proactive work by our night shift team! 👏

09/13/2025

Another perfect night of football for teams in Randolph County

Football Friday Night: Woodland has a win streak, Handley shuts out St. James and Winston goes off again for RCHS By Tim Altork | September 12, 2025 Woodland quarterback Nate Herren threw for a touchdown and ran for another as Woodland took down Gaston 34-12 on homecoming night Friday. The Woodland....

09/12/2025

(From ALEA) A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. has claimed the life of a Georgia man. Dale M. Webb, 74, of Carrollton, Ga., was fatally injured when the 1995 Stratos 17ft Bass Boat he was operating collided with the 2024 Veranda Vista 22ft Tri-toon Boat operated by Micah B. Cornett, 51, of Wedowee. Berlin A. Owens, 73, of Woodland, who was a passenger in the Stratos, was also injured and transported by helicopter to Wellstar Kennesaw Medical Center in Kennesaw, Ga., for medical treatment.
Cornett was not injured as a result of the collision.
The crash occurred in the area where Little River meets Big River on Lake Wedowee in Randolph County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continue to investigate.

09/11/2025

Rock Mills VFD on the scene of a truck on fire on the side of the road on CR 30. Everyone safely out of the vehicle.

09/10/2025

This week's football picks contest is open! Last week's winner Eric Dye made his entry right here via Facebook Messenger. Don't miss out on the fun!

09/09/2025

Wedowee’s Barry Waldrep demonstrates one of his brand new Shelby American Banjo Company banjos. Check out tomorrow’s edition of the Leader for a full story on Waldrep’s new venture!

09/08/2025

Official statement from Donoho. No game this Friday.

09/08/2025

This year’s Day of Action will focus on Bridging the Gap’s community garden project on LaFayette Highway. See the info below to get involved!

🌟 Randolph County, it’s time to kick off the year of impact! 🌟

Join us for the United Way of East Central Alabama – Randolph County Division Kickoff & Day of Action!

📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025

🕢 7:30 AM CT

📍 Roanoke First Methodist Church (806 Main St, Roanoke, AL 36274)

🌱✨ This year, we’re teaming up with Bridging the Gap to build raised beds for their brand-new community garden. Together, we can make a lasting difference right here at home.

📲 Scan the QR code below or sign up here: https://uweca.org/randolph

💙 Let’s roll up our sleeves, build something meaningful, and show what it means to LIVE UNITED!