The Randolph Leader

08/03/2025

Sad news from Cleburne County

🚨 Tragic Flash Flood Incident in Cleburne County 🚨

We have a heartbreaking update to share from this morning’s flooding in Cleburne County, Alabama. At approximately 9:30 AM, a vehicle was swept off County Road 41 near Trickem due to flash flooding.

⚠️ One person lost their life in this incident. Another individual was found alive, clinging to a tree, during search and rescue efforts. This is a devastating reminder of how dangerous floodwaters can be—even a seemingly passable roadway can become a deadly trap in a matter of seconds.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family, the survivor, and the first responders who worked tirelessly in these treacherous conditions.

Cleburne County remains under a Flood Warning until 2 PM and a Flood Watch until Midnight. Do NOT attempt to drive through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

📸 If you can safely do so, share your weather photos with us at pix.drdonwx.com to help keep the community informed. Your safety comes first.

Stay with Dr. Don’s Weather for continuous updates. We will keep you informed as this dangerous situation continues to unfold.

08/03/2025

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson,
Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tallapoosa.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

08/02/2025

Another sign that football season is right around the corner!

07/31/2025

Another chance for Roanoke folks to see and hear their candidates for city council tonight!

07/24/2025

The Randolph Leader Forum

07/24/2025

Tonight's the night! Come on out to the Main Street Theatre in Roanoke and meet the candidates for mayor and city council from Woodland, Wedowee and Roanoke. If you can't make it we will have a livestream of the event right here on the Leader's page starting at 6 p.m.!

07/21/2025

Jaquez Wilkes’s college football commitment, from Wadley High School

07/19/2025

07/18/2025

The unofficial start of high school football season is almost here! Tune in tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. to iSchool Sports at ischoolsportsnetwork.com to hear from the players and coaches from all seven schools in Randolph, Clay and Cleburne Counties!

07/15/2025

🎉🐾 **Welcome to Camp 1907: Freshman Orientation!** 🐾🎉
Incoming HHS Freshmen—your high school journey begins Monday, July 28, at 2:00 PM!

📍 Arrive by 1:45 PM at the HHS lunchroom to check in and get ready for an afternoon of fun, learning, and making connections!

🔸 Meet your homeroom teacher/advisor who will guide you for the next four years
🔸 Tour the campus
🔸 Learn HHS history, about extracurriculars, and the alma mater
🔸 Discover how to start your high school experience on the right foot with advice from current high school students
🔸 Get your class schedule early and talk to the counselor about any concerns
🔸 Enjoy a camp-style dinner (hotdogs, chips & snacks!)

🕠 At 5:30 PM, you’ll join your parents in the auditorium for class orientation. Afterward, give them a tour of the school and introduce them to your homeroom teacher!

💵 Parents can also pay school fees and complete required school forms that evening.

📢 This is an important event—please make every effort to attend!