Ivan makes landfall today



Thomasville civic and community leaders prepared for Hurricane Ivan this week. The Catagory 4 hurricane strikes our area this morning. Early predictions have the storm reaching Clarke County between 4-6 a.m. The City of Thomasville and the Thomasville Police Department remind residents that only the most urgent calls should be made to the department. “Officers will respond to emergencies, but […]

Hurricane Ivan affects the greater Gulf Coast



Important emergency numbers to have on hand



Emergency numbers to have on hand For ALL emergencies911 Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce334-636-6623 Thomasville City Hall334-636-5827 Clarke County Courthouse251-275-3507 Clarke County EMA251-275-8775 Clarke County Health Department251-275-3772 Clarke County Sheriff’s Department251-275-8156 Thomasville Fire Department334-636-4600 Thomasville Police Department334-636-2174 Thomasville Water Department334-636-9053 Clarke – Mobile Gas District251-246-2428 The Salvation Army334-636-9840 U.S. Post Offices- Thomasville334-636-2204 Sweet Water334-994-4624 Pine Hill334-963-4880 ADEM(Alabama Department of Environmental […]

25 Years Ago this Week Hurricane Frederic damages homes and trees in area



Thursday, Sept. 20, 1979 Hurricane Frederic roared into Thomasville at approximately 4 a.m. last Thursday morning. Local residents began to feel some of the force of the storm Wednesday night as winds started gusting and rains fell. Electrical power at this writer’s house went out around 1 a.m. Thursday morning as the high winds began their work. Local churches, schools […]

Hog-dog trial stager found guilty



Johnny Hayes, the owner of H and H Kennels, near Coffee-ville, where hog-dog trials have been staged for a long time, was found guilty of animal cruelty Sept. 8 in Clarke County District Court. Hayes has been holding the trials, which entail turning a hog loose in an arena and then turning dogs loose to catch and hold the hogs. […]

CMC Gas prepares for storm at home, at beach



Jack Johnson, manager of Clarke-Mobile Counties Gas District, joked Monday that he had tried to sell the district’s new Orange Beach operations three times that morning but with no luck. Johnson made the remarks prior to the natural gas district’s board meeting in Grove Hill. The predominant topic of conversation was Hurricane Ivan. Johnson said, “We are making plans for […]

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The Thomasville City Schools dismissed on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 and will remain closed until school administrators assess damage and power is restored. Announcements will be issued through the local radio media. Rose Pageant postponed The 2004 Rambling Rose Queen Pageant which was set for Sept. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Thomasville High School auditorium, has been postponed […]

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‘Christmas in September’ at TBC Sept. 26



Clarke Baptist Association GA’s and Children in Action will be hosting an Associational “Christmas in September” event at Thomasville Baptist Church in Thomasville on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Dinner will be served at no cost. GA’s, Children in Action, their leaders and pastors, and others interested in missions are invited to attend this special occasion. Regina Howell, Director […]

Hurricane Frederic was last one to affect the state



It is the middle of September, the season of fall! We think of cooling breezes, blue skies and soft mist in the early morning. It is usually so pleasant and beautiful, but this year, as this is written, we are looking at a different scene. Hurricane is a frightening word and more so when it strikes three times within one […]