Details are still sketchy about Sen. John McCain's visit to Thomasville, but excitement is growing in Thomasville over the Republican Presidential hopeful's visit Monday, April 21. As of press time, McCain's morning visit turned into an afternoon visit after a visit to Gee's Bend was added to the... More...
Saying he was proud of what south Alabama was doing, Sen. Richard Shelby offered his support on upcoming projects including a proposed new hospital in Thomasville. "I see what you're doing here, trying to help yourselves" Shelby said. More...
Statewide cleanup month The Clarke County Citizens Against Litter Committee has asked every citizen in Clarke County to help pick up litter during April, which is the statewide cleanup month. Citizens are asked to take one large garbage bag and fill it with litter from their area. If anyone need... More...
When the state announced it would be opening a LIFE Tech center here in Thomasville to guide paroled criminals through a rehabilitation and training program prior to their release, it was stated that the state needed to make more room for violent criminals in its prisons. More...
Leadership Clarke County's Class of 2008 was honored recently at graduation ceremonies in Grove Hill. The exercise took place in the fellowship hall of Grove Hill United Methodist Church. The soon-to-be graduates and their guests were welcomed by Asberry Daffin of Boise, President of Leadership C... More...
Anumber of years ago I read the classic Christian novel "In His Steps" by Charles M. Sheldon. Though the book was first published in 1896, it was as timely, relevant, challenging and thought provoking when I read it, as it was when it was written. More...
The Thomasville High School Tigers earned a spot in the AHSAA State Playoffs this past week as the runner-up in 4A Area 1. Their spot was secured after they defeated the Escambia County Blue Devils 11 - 1 in a game played in Thomasville on Friday, April 11. More...
Dorothy Jackson Abney Dorothy Jackson Abney, 85, died March 21, 2008 in South Carolina. Mrs. Abney was born Feb. 12, 1923 in Thomasville to Bernard Jackson and Sarah Harrison Jackson. Graveside service was held in Thomasville at Midway Church. More...