2012-05-24 E-Edition

Laptops for students coming



The technological revolution of education starts next year in Thomasville. With the 2012-2013 school year, Thomasville will launch itself into the One to One computing initiative that other schools across the country are beginning to take up. The initiative will eventually provide students each with their own laptop computer, replacing pounds of heavy textbooks and preparing students for life in […]

THS graduation Friday night



Public urged to comment on airport



Though little public mention has been made recently, progress is still being made towards the creation of a regional airport in Clarke County. The next step in the process is a public hearing June 12, at 4 p.m. in Grove Hill at Grove Hill City Hall. A presentation will be made at 4 p.m. and public questions and comments will […]

Redistricting cuts Clarke County three ways



State Sen. Marc Keahey threw a monkey wrench into what the Republican legislative leadership had planned to be an easy and routine adoption of its redistricting plan in a special session this week. Keahey, D-Grove Hill, Monday requested that the entire Senate bill be read—a right a legislator has with every bill being considered but one that is rarely exercised. […]

Hospital sells off Dozier office



Clarke County Healthcare, Anne Thompson’s company that owns the bankrupt hospital in Thomasville has received initial approval to sell the Family Medical building on Moseley Drive. Family Medical has been home to Dr. Frank and Dr. Daveta Dozier’s medical practice since 1985. The Doziers have been leasing the building. In a request filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court, Clarke […]

Tractor Supply coming



COMMUNITY CALENDAR



VFW to conduct a memorial service VFW Post 5106 and its ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at Thomasville City Hall Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. They will have their regular monthly meeting Monday, May 28. The ladies will meet at 1:30 p.m. and the men will meet at 7 p.m. All members […]

Soukup



Sandie Stacey Soukup, 48, of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. died Friday, April 13, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Soukup was a native of Marengo County and a former resident of Monroe County. A memorial service was Friday, May 4 at Mary Esther Church of God of Mary Esther, Fla. Graveside services were Saturday, May 5 at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery […]

Brown



Nathaniel Jones Brown, 53, of Thomasville died Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born Nov. 12, 1955. Funeral services were Saturday, May 19 at Reese Funeral Home. Interment followed at New Greater First Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Marguerite Brown of Thomasville and son, Tyrees Harris, Sr.