
She’s in her element with a brush in hand
When Dana Reid Thompson was at Thomasville High School, she looked around her art class and decided she was not very “artistic.” Even though she enjoyed the class, she was...
Grand Jury hears 503 cases and issues 256 indictments
The Clarke County Grand Jury had a full week last week, hearing what has to be a record 503 cases for possible criminal indictment. Just over half that number —...

Deputy K-9 Dark goes in for burglar
Clarke County Deputy K- 9 Dark is beginning to make his presence known. In addition to locating hidden drugs, K-9 Dark specializes in felonious criminal apprehensions where his bravery keeps...
Real games and jamboree games this Friday night
Let the games begin! High school football kicks off Friday night with some real, counting games and some jamboree games. Jamboree games include: • Thomasville travels to play Leroy in...

Indian who led attack on local fort topic for historical society meeting
The Red Stick Prophet Josiah Francis will be the subject of the Clarke County Historical Society meeting Sunday, Aug. 28, 2:30 p.m. at Grove Hill Town Hall. Award winning author...

Thomasville students start a new school year!
Thomasville City Schools started the new school year Tuesday morning. Here are three youngsters photographed on their way into Thomasville Elementary School. Clarke County, Marengo County and Wilcox County public...

T’ville Police seek schools’ help to combat drug use, shootings, other problems
“I’m literally standing in front of you this morning talking to you about ways to save your life and your children’s lives,” said Mitchell Stuckey, chief of the Thomasville Police...
Family physician looking to open practice in 2023
Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day offered updates on the Thomasville Regional Medical Center and economic development activities at the city council work session and meeting Monday, Aug. 8. Regarding the hospital...

Supt. Morris ‘expects excellence’ in the new school year
“I expect excellence in all of the schools,” said Vickie Morris, Thomasville City School Superintendent. “I expect that out of all areas.” Morris spoke Aug. 3 at the employee “Institute”...
Effective oversight is essential in democracy
It’s impossible to know right now what impact the work of the Jan. 6 committee will have in the long...
Heflin an Alabama legend
The longer I continue to write about Alabama politics, the more I realize that Alabama really is a “Big Front...
Questions about the Inflation Adjustment Act
Several readers have asked about the massive $740 billion Inflation Adjustment Act of 2022, which was rushed through Congress. At...
Staff shortages are severe everywhere
In Camden…poor little small Camden, we have limited restaurants of any kind. Fried chicken is widely available. There are more...
Life is a series of adjustments
I am glad I am not young anymore, today more than ever. I saw the school bus pass my house...
Trust in requirement of democratic governance
Here’s a question: When was the last time at least half of Americans said the government in Washington could be...

Slades to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Willis and Marie Slade will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 27 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the...

‘Robber Bridegroom’ opens July 29
The Arts Council of Thomasville will present the musical "The Robber Bridegroom" 7 p.m. on July 29, 30 and Aug....

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Ingredients Streusel Crumb Topping:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup light brownsugar¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup unsalted buttermelted Blueberry Muffins:1 cup all-purpose flour¼...
Glazed Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients:1 (8-count) tube refrigerated crescent rolls1 (4-count) tube refrigerated crescent rolls1 (14-oz) package Lit'l Smokies¼ cup dijon mustard½ cup butter2...

If you leave out a key ingredient your recipe may not turn out like expected
My favorite children’s show on TV was “Our Gang” featuring Spanky, Alfalfa, and Buckwheat with a host of others. I...

God is there for us to guide us and protect us
I once had a sizable personal library of books related to Christian ministry. In seminary I obtained a list of...

Christianity should take you out of the walls of your church
When I get an inspiration for a Spiritually Speaking, I do not always know where it will take me especially...

Jesus is coming ready or not
“Coming, ready or not,” that was a phrase heard about dusk every summer evening in our neighborhood when my friends...

Bow only to Jesus
“The Crown” on Netflix is a historical drama for television about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The series, when...

Brown receives scholarship from the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program
Quentin Brown of Thomasville was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brown is senior at the University of South Alabama and is studying exercise science....

Jackson awarded LP Scholarship
Local student, Hayle Jackson was recently awarded a college scholarship from one of Thomasville’s largest employers – Louisiana- Pacific Corp (LP). The LP Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards the accomplishments...

Stallworth graduates Magna Cum Laude
The University of South Alabama announces that Marcus Ivan Stallworth II has graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Mathematics. Stallworth...

Back to School Fun Day recently hosted for children at Gates Drive Park
The Back to School Community Fun Day July 31 at Gates Drive Park in Thomasville was a success. The event was hosted by Thomasville First Seventh-Day Adventist Church and Pine...
Clarke Sheriff’s Report
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail August 2, 2022-August 8, 2022 include the following: Jairus Bettis, 41, unlawful possession...
Clarke County Records
Marriages listed Dated August 9 - 15 Adrienne Nicole Williams to Markel Jacorey Ford Property deeds listed Dated August 9...
Thomasville Police Report
The information for the Thomasville Police Department released by Chief Mitchell Stuckey for the week of August 8, 2022 –...
Clarke Sheriff’s Report
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail August 9, 2022-August 15, 2022 include the following: Yasmine Lasha Whigham, 21, resisting...
Thomasville Police Report
The information for the Thomasville Police Department released by Chief Mitchell Stuckey for the week of July 31, 2022 –...