Our View
Water plant banking on season
     Could Thomasville's delayed water plant derail economic development here?
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Alabama Scene
Most state races are too close to call
Bob Ingram
     I have covered or been involved in more major state elections than most folks...15 in all...and I don't recall one quite like the one which will be settled next Tuesday.
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Opinion
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From the Editor's Desk
Coaching is in the blood
Arthur McLean
     I'm not sure I've ever needed a strong example of why I could never be a football coach not matter how much I like the sport, but Coach Jack Hankins provided me with one anyway Friday night in Monroeville.
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Ramblin' Roses and Flyin' Bricks
Cocktail party advice
The late Earl Tucker
     November 7, 1956 Yesterday I got invited to a cocktail party in a city where I am scheduled to make my usual brilliant, thought-provoking and masterful address. Unfortunately, I'll not be able to attend and I'm actually sorry, because there's nothing quite like a cocktail party for rea
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Vote yes on amendment 2 for the good of the state
     Dear Thomasville Citizens: Amendment 2 on the November ballot is a constitutional amendment that requires every school district in the state to levy at least ten mills (one penny per hundred dollar value of property) on ownership of property in order to participate in the state's Education Fou
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Thanks for help with this year's Ghost Walk event
     On behalf of the Arts Council of Thomasville, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who made the 2006 "Ghost Walk" such a success. A special thank you to our "ghost" storytellers: Mrs. Kathryn Tucker Windham, Edmon McKinley, Jack Brewer and Dana Dunn and hayride storytellers:
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Party preferences may determine minor races
     This week we will focus on the remaining secondary statewide contests. Many of these positions arouse very little interest among the average Alabama voter because the majority of you could care less who holds the office of State Auditor or Secretary of State. In fact, if a poll were taken in two mon
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Band boosters thank you and ask for continued help
     The Thomasville Band Boosters would like to thank the community of Thomasville and the Thomasville school for the support and interest. Also we want to thank the volunteers who work as chaperones, parkers, coordinators, caterers and countless other odd jobs. Special thanks also go to the Officer Tho
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