Rural supplier conference opens in Thomasville



By Arthur McLeanEditor The rural supplier conference held in Thomasville Wednesday got off to an auspicious start with addresses from Gov. Bob Riley and Cong. Artur Davis. “When (Mayor Sheldon Day) told me about this, I said I don’t think that’s possible,” Riley said. “This is a remarkable acheivement.” Riley addressed a crowd of more than 300 people, representing NASA, […]

Funeral home spurs protest



By Jim CoxCo-publisher Elderly residents of Country Oaks Assisted Living Facility can look across the street and see a hearse sitting in front of Thomasville’s newest funeral home. They are among many in the neighborhood along south West Third Street who are upset with the new business’s location. About seven residents of the area attended the Thomasville City Council meeting […]

Shuttle lands in T’ville



A replica of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was delivered to Thomasville by NASA for the rural supplier conference Tuesday, the same day the Space Shuttle Discovery landed in California, marking the shuttle’s return to space.

Allen blocks tax ordinances



By Jim CoxCo-Publisher The Thomasville City Council approved four of six new ordinances presented Monday night but tabled for two weeks consideration of controversial ordinances that would levy food and lodging taxes to benefit the construction of a civic and conference center. Laws of a permanent nature, such as city ordinances, require the “unanimous consent” of all council members before […]

Pine Hill considers Chamber offer



By Arthur McLeanEditor Pine Hill is considering joining the Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce after it received an invitation from the chamber’s board. If Pine Hill joins, it will become the third municipality to join the chamber after Silas and Fulton. “We’re already a member of the Wilcox Chamber, but we need to think more regionally,” said Mayor Harry Mason. […]

Lake project proposed to commissioners again



Clarke County Commissioners were approached during Tuesday’s meeting about damming up the lock channel at the Old Lock One to make a fishing area. “I love to fish and I love to hunt. Clarke County doesn’t have any other recreation as far as fishing to offer, other than the river,” Dwight Walker said. “We could bring the water level up […]

Pine Hill makes drug arrests



The following felony arrests were made this week by the Pine Hill Police Department. Glen Johns, of Lower Peachtree, was arrested on a felony warrant and charged with tampering with evidence (eating marijuana). Stanley Coston of Thomasville was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances, (Powder Cocaine). Dennis Jenkins of Tuscaloosa, was charged with Un. Poss. Controlled Substances ( Crystal […]

Woman charged with church burglary



A woman from the Mt. Zion community was arrested last week for a burglary at the church she attends. According to Investigator Vergil Chapman of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department, church members of St. Luke’s Baptist Church in Clarkesville realized the tithe box was missing on July 5. At the time they thought one of the deacons, or the minister, […]

Fulton man killed in club



From Staff Reports A Fulton man was killed Saturday night in a night club in Choctaw County. Timothy Lamont Perkins, 25, was shot while at the VIP Club, on Highway 84, west of Coffeeville. Choctaw County Sheriff Don Lolley would not elaborate on exactly where Perkins was shot, or by what type firearm. He also would not comment on whether […]

Sting nets illegal DVDs



By Evan CardenSpecial to the Times An 18-month investigation resulted in the arrest of a Clarke County for the illegal production and sale of bootleg DVDs and CDs in Jackson and Butler. Jackson police officers and agents from the Alabama Bureau of Investigations (ABI) and the district attorney’s office converged on Phasions by P.J. in Jackson last Thursday and found […]