Ribbon cut at Boardwalk Cottages
     PHOTO BY ARTHUR MCLEAN The Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at the Boardwalk Cottages development in downtown Thomasville last week. The first phase of five historically inspired homes was completed earlier this year.
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Florida bear found in C'ville
     PHOTO BY VANCE WOOD - ALA. CONSERVATION DEPT. This black bear was captured by conservation officers around midnight Friday near Cirrus Road north of Coffeeville after it entered a residence and scared the occupants. The bear had been tagged in January near Carrabelle, Fla. after its mother had been ...
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Jacksons wed 65 years
      Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edward Jackson of Thomasville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their family at Ezell's Fish Camp in Lavaca. The couple, who was married April 29, 1943, have three children, Gary Joe (Judy) Jackson of Thomasville, Joan (Gerald) Stephens of Thomasville and Karen (Ole...
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THS class of '52 reunion
     The Thomasville High School class of 1952 held its 56th class reunion at Gaston's Grill in Thomasville Saturday, April 26. The following attended, first row, from left: Carroll Scarbrough, Charles Lyles and Bobby Reid. Second row: Charles Ray Larrimore, Jean Singleton, Kenton Brasell, Janiece Nichol...
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Cozy Quilters tour civic center
      The Cozy Quilters were given a tour of the new civic center in Thomasville. Mayor Sheldon Day lead the group on a stroll to the updated futurelooking forward to "Southern Culture" being brought to Thomasville and performed from the new state-of-the-art stage of the renovated auditorium, with plus...
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97th birthday
     Flora Morgan of Pine Hill celebrated her 97th birthday on April 23. Mrs. Morgan was joined by friends and family at her home for cake and ice cream.
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Jacob Michael Jones born
      Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Jones (nee Abby Edge) of Jackson announce the arrival of a son, Jacob Michael Jones, born April 23, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Jacob weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 22 inches long. He is welcomed home by his 3-year-old brother, Zachary.
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Davises announce birth
      Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis (nee Debbie Powell) of Thomasville announce the birth of a daughter, Kelsen-Ann Larsyn Davis at 6:29 p.m., April 17, 2008 at Springhill Memorial Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.
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Young photographer has strong showing in contest
      Am Thornhill, granddaughter of Kathy Roberts of Thomasville, had a strong showing in this year's "Photography In Your Own Back Yard" Contest. This Contest is Sponsered by the Grove Hill Arts Council and the Thomasville Arts Council.
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Corrie Allen honored by DAR
      Corrie Allen is the Clarke Prep School recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. Eligibility requirements for this honor include dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The DAR Good Citizen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
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Brownie troop plants trees on Earth Day
     Brownie Girl Scout Troop 8557 recently celebrated Earth Day by planting 11 trees at Camp Sid Edmonds in Bay Minette. The girls learned about identifying trees, the benefits of trees and environmental conservation. Pictured are Renetha Woods, Amy Hunt, Destiny Overton and Breanna Knox. CONTRIBUTED PH...
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May Day at McFadden
     The May Day family fun day and softball tournament was held at McFadden Park in Thomasville over the weekend. Teams from around the Thomasville area and up to Linden participated. The LIFE Tech center also fielded a team (above right) for the tourney.
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Pine Hill Relay for Life
     Pine Hill held its Relay for Life wrap up event Saturday evening. The fundraising is still being tallied but by Saturday evening the town's Relay teams had raised about $48,000.
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