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March 19, 2009 RSS feed / People

Worthwhile Club March meeting held

On March 11 at 2 p.m., the Worthwhile Club met for its monthly meeting in the senior citizens dining room. Sixteen members and one guest were present. Hostesses or the meeting were Joyce Loftin, Rosea Lee Overstreet and Bainor Sheehan. More...

Wetherbee coming to Thomasville for book signing

Born with no arms or legs in December 1970, Allison Wetherbee has faced challenges few could ever imagine. In the book "I Was Born This Way" her faith, courage and humor are shown as she tells the story of her life. More...

Janie Lee McKinley celebrates 100th birthday

By Sean McKinley Special to The Times

The sun came up on Feb. 22, 1909 and was the day Miss Janie Lee Stabler was born in Franklin, Ala. - population 32 plus 1. Not in a hospital, but at home. Teddy Roosevelt, America's 26th president was in office. More...

A bad day fishing is better than . . .

Thomasville Nursing Home residents enjoyed being outdoors in the fresh air. Friday the residents had a fun-filled day as they were able to go fishing. More...

Newtons announce birth of daughter

William "Rocky" and Christie (Martin) Newton of Magnolia announce the birth of a daughter, Mallory Ryan, born at 9:28 p.m., January 18, 2009, at Vaughn Regional Medical Center in Selma. She weighed 5 pounds and was 18.5 inches long. More...