T’ville native receives medal



Thomasville native, Beau Gunter, was presented a Lifesaving Medal and EMS provider of the year from the Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue Service during the May 19 meeting of the Tuscaloosa City Council. The Lifesaving Medal was awarded to firefighter-paramedic Gunter and his partner, firefighter-paramedic Doug “P.J.” Bean in recognition in their rescue of a 47-year-old heart attack victim. The medical […]

Historical society dedicates marker



The Historical Society met Sunday, May 31 at Old Lock One Park to unveil and dedicate a historical marker as the latest addition to the park. The meeting was held under the pavilion. Patricia Dubose, who replaced former Tom Deas as County Commissioner for District No. 3, was on hand to say a few words. Also present were members of […]

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The Pine Hill Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all the individuals and businesses who made its 2009 Open House a success. Thanks to the businesses who sponsored the program: JHK Market – Pine Hill Bradford Auto Parts – Pine Hill WestCo – Thomasville F.S. Ervin Elementary School – Pine Hill Pepsi Cola of Selma – Selma Carolyn’s Restaurant […]

A dream come true



On April 25, 2009, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Penn Sr. celebrated their golden anniversary. Since the 1970’s Mrs. Penn has always said that if she and Mr. Penn were still together after 50 years, she wanted to have a complete wedding. (The couple was married at the judge’s parlor.) The Lord blessed and they did. At the Thomasville Church of […]

Turn cooking into child’s play

Cookin' at Gunpoint

It’s probably been almost a dozen years ago since I came across these recipes from a 4-H newsletter. While school is out, parents and those who watch school-age kids for others, are continually in search of ways to keep the kids occupied during the summer months. These recipes, hopefully, will provide hours of fun activities for kids and their caregivers. […]

Harris, Smyly plan July 12 wedding in Selma



Mr. and Mrs. James Scott Harris of Selma announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Christy Dianne Harris to James Matthew Smyly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Allen Smyly of Selma. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Betty M. Harris and the late James Franklin Harris (Tincy) of Selma and Barbara J. Moore and the late Willie […]

Hill, Casey united in beach ceremony



Jennifer Marie Hill of Thomasville became the bride of Christopher Lee Casey of Excel at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, Saturday, May 16, 2009. The wedding was held on a private beach at Fort Morgan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Randall Hill of Thomasville. She is the granddaughter of the late Evie Pope and Ruth […]

Peppenhorst family reunion held



Following Decoration Day, May 3, 2009, at Shiloh Cemetery in Dixons Mills, descendants of Lytle Henry Stanford Peppenhorst and Susan Virginia Norris Peppenhorst met at the Peppenhorst Farm in Hampden for their annual reunion. From the family of Leon Stanford Peppenhorst (number two son of Stanford and Susan) and Winnie Edwin Jones Peppenhorst, grandson Robert “Bob” Joe Sheffield of Arlington […]

New Lions Club members



Arthur inducted into Wall of Hame



Joe Ann Arthur, a retired Clarke County Extension coordinator, was posthumously inducted into the Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame May 14 in Montgomery. Arthur was one of 24 inductees honored during special ceremonies at the Alabama Farmers Federation. The Alabama 4-H Wall of Fame recognizes individuals and organizations that have had a significant effect on the 4-H Youth Development program, […]