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Residents remember MLK
      Resident gather at Johnson's Shopping Center in Thomasville to celebrate Martin Luther King Day this past Monday.
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Prescott recognized
      Jonas Prescott was recognized at Thomasville's Annual Fireman's Banquet held in December for having the most runs for the fire department.
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TPD releases weekly report
      Thomasville Police Department's arrest report for the week of Jan. 8-Jan. 14 is listed. Benny Ray Griffin, violation prohibition law, arrested Jan. 9.
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Smith's to celebrate anniversary Jan. 28
      The children of William and Joyce Smith would like to invite you to join them for the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Springfield Methodist Protestant Church on Sandflat Road from 2 until 4 p.m. Your presence is your gift.
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Scouts held Christmas Ball
      Girl Scout Troop 57 held their first annual Christmas Ball at The Champion House on December 1. Pictured are scouts: first row (L-R) Jessi Dean, Drew Champion, Gracin Sutton, Hannah Hodge, Kelley Byrd, Kimberly Wilson; second row, Aly Scarbrough,
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A Secret Safe Place for Newborns to hold silent auction
      A Secret Safe Place for Newborns will be holding an auction this year for their 2nd annual fundraiser. They are now collecting items for this auction. You or your business may donate to this cause, and take advantage of tax savings as all donations are tax-deductible. Donated items can be picked up...
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GHMH joins in Scale Back
      Grove Hill Memorial Hospital joined the 2004 American Idol, Ruben Studdard, in asking Alabamians to lose 10 million pounds over the next eight weeks. In our area people can contact Cindy Greene, RN at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital at 251-275-3191 ext. 201. Leave a message if sent to the voice mail ...
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BIRTHS
      Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bryant (nee Ashley Stephens) announce the birth of their son, Dylan Chase, born on November 22, 2006 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika at 12:41 pm. Maternal grandparents are Don and Rosaline Stephens of Tallassee, formerly of Thomasville.
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Montgomery, McKinley announce final plans
      Mrs. Paula Montgomery of Thomasville announces the final wedding plans of her daughter, Joni Lyn, to Marcus Daniel McKinley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James "Skeeter" Parnell of Thomasville. The wedding is to be held on Saturday, January 20, 2006 at 3 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church in Dixons Mills.
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Magnolia Civic Club holds BBQ Saturday
      The Magnolia Civic Club will sell BBQ by the pound at the Magnolia Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. until. The meat will be freshly cooked by Paul Thompson in the well-known Leroy Thompson tradition. The cost of the BBQ is $5 per lb. Call in advance and your order will be bagged ...
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Whitehead keynote speaker at UAB
      On Dec. 16, 2006, the University of Alabama- Birmingham's (UAB) Physical Therapy Department graduated its first class of students with the clinical doctorate degree in physical therapy. Keynote speaker for the event was Beth Whitehead, CEO of HealthActions Physical Therapy and Wellness and a UAB g...
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MILITARY NEWS
Sims completes basic training
      Brent E. Sims completed basic training and A.I.T. on Dec. 7, 2006 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. He is currently stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas as a Military Policeman. Brent is a 2006 graduate of Thomasville High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sims.
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Alabama Tombigbee RPO to meet Jan. 29
      Implementation meetings for the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission's Rural Planning Organization are scheduled for January 29 and 30 in Camden. The RPO will establish a transportation planning process in the rural areas of southwest Alabama and serve as a formal link between the ALDOT and the lo...
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Springer Theater to open Jan. 26
      Springer Theater in Demopolis will open the Two Rivers Arts Council 2007 season with Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein on January 26 at 7:00 at the Old School on Main. Some of the beloved songs in the program include "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!," "Climb Every Mountain,...
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Why exercise resolutions fail
By Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.
      The start of a new year seems to trigger the exercise bug. Resolutions of a firmer, stronger, leaner and healthier self echo through homes and fitness centers around the country. Fitness and exercise equipment seems to fly off the shelves, and fitness facilities can anticipate the influx of curren...
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New Era Cap Co. breaks ground on expansion
By Evan Carden
      A special ceremony to mark the groundbreaking on expansion at New Era Cap Company's Jackson plant was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 16, with a number of city and county officials, company heads and members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce in attendance.
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Gulf Lumber buys Boise sawmill
      Rumors have been circulating, but it became official this week when Boise Paper in Jackson announced it had sold its sawmill operation to Mobile-based Gulf Lumber Company. According to a press release from Boise Paper, a business unit of Boise Cascade, LLC, the company curtailed sawmill operations...
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Loftin retires from SWSB
     Joyce Loftin was honored with a reception upon her retirement from Sweet Water State Bank Friday, Jan. 12. Pictured are: front, grandchildren Tyler and Cameron Pugh; standing (L-R) are Stratton Lewis, President of Sweet Water State Bank, Jennifer Pugh, daughter of Mrs. Loftin; Jerry Loftin, husband,...
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Etheridge kills wild boar
      Sam Etheridge, age 9, killed this wild boar Dec. 2 while hunting with his dad. He is the son of Darryl and Amanda Etheridge.
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Furrow bags 8-point
      Hunter Furrow killed this 8-point buck on January 5. This was Hunter's third deer.
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Barnes gets big buck
      Tony Barnes of Thomasville killed this 8- point 205 lb. buck on Jan. 13 hunting in Dickinson. The buck scored 138.5.
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