2012-11-22 E-Edition

Thompson files for sale of hospital




Anne Thompson has officially applied for the sale of Southwest Alabama Medical Center in bankruptcy court. In documents filed Nov. 13, Thompson pled for the court to approve the sale of the hospital and its related property to Dubois Gilliam of Selma. Gilliam, according to Mayor Sheldon Day, is a representative for a group of investors that has purchased other […]

Grease clogs a daily issue




‘Tis the season for cooking big feasts, preparing for Christmas and grease clogs. When the weather starts turning colder and more people take to the kitchen, you can be sure that grease will start clogging up sewer lines. In Thomasville, household cooking grease and grease that gets through the traps at area restaurants creates most of the sewer backups that […]

Lend me your ear



Thomasville Elementary student Jordan Blakey gets an ear of corn from Dady’s Roasted Corn. The students at Thomasville Elementary got a taste of the fresh vegetable last week in celebration of the school winning a fresh fruits and vegetables grant. Thomasville Elementary School is participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during school year 2012-2013. Elementary students will […]

City looks at former motel for Library




The Thomasville City Council voted to investigate the possibility of purchasing the former Best Western motel property for the Thomasville Public Library. The motel is undergoing condemnation proceedings and a tax lien is currently being held on the property by Jonas Prescott. The Thomasville Public Library board is considering ways to expand the current library and one idea would be […]

Mobile symphony returns



The Mobile Symphony Orchestra will again makes its way to Thomasville for its annual Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Thomasville Civic Center. The orchestra, under the direction of music director Scott Speck, will perform a variety of Christmas-themed music from classical to contemporary. Musical selections will include music from the Nutcracker ballet, composer John Williams, […]

Recount confirms Davis as probate judge




Eight hours spent recounting 13,637 ballots Monday reaffirmed Clarke County Probate Judge Valerie Bradford Davis’ win in the Nov. 6 General Election although the totals did change slightly. Davis, the Republican appointed incumbent, polled 6,839 votes, or 50.14 percent, to Democrat Paul Bradford’s 6,798, or 49.84 percent. Davis picked up 12 votes and Bradford gained five over the Nov. 6 […]

Tractor Supply grand opening



Thomasville’s newest retail outlet, Tractor Supply Company, held its grand opening Saturday.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR



Clarke County Historical Society to meet at Horeb Baptist Church The Clarke County Historical Society will conduct its regular monthly meeting Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Horeb Baptist Church in Whatley. During the meeting, the society will dedicate a historical marker honoring the historic community of Whatley, which was a result of the railroad in 1888. This […]

Marriage Licenses



No Marriage Licenses were recorded for the week of Nov. 8-13.