2016-07-21 E-Edition

Municipal election fields for area set




The towns of Pine Hill and Sweet Water will be getting a new mayor while the city government in Thomasville will go mostly unchanged, with only one contested race for the Aug. 29 municipal general election. Prospective municipal candidates had until Tuesday at 5 p.m. to declare a bid for office. Here’s how the candidate fields shape up in Thomasville, […]

‘Into the Woods’ on tap




“Into the Woods”, a musical play that merges fairy tale characters Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack from Jack and the Bean Stalk, in one story about the consequences of wishes, will be presented this week at the Thomasville Civic Center. The play is the annual summer musical from the Thomasville Arts Council and will be performed by […]

Pursuit ends with couple’s felony arrests




A young couple faces multiple felony charges after leading Thomasville Police Department officers through the city last Wednesday, July 13, in a high-speed chase. Arrested by Thomasville Police officers were Katie Nicole Brown, 20, of Leroy and Justin Wade Hancock of Mobile. No age was given for Hancock, who was wanted for a probation violation out of Mobile County. Both […]

First UMC gets new reverend




Rev. Mark Dees has been appointed by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church to serve the Thomasville United Methodist Church. Dees comes to Thomasville from Wesley United Methodist Church in Pace, Fla., where he has served for the past 10 years. He was a well-respected member of the community and heavily involved in community affairs. He […]

Prescott makes run for District 2




Thomasville businessman Jacques Prescott announced Friday he will be running for the Thomasville City Council’s District 2 seat and against five-term incumbent Lewis “Pop” Herron in the Aug. 23 Thomasville Municipal elections. “I have lived in Thomasville for more than 43 years and have a deep rooted interest and investment in our community and growth,” Prescott said. “I have been […]

Carter



John L. Carter, Jr, 78, of Jackson, passed away July 13, 2016 at Jackson Medical Center. He was born Dec. 12, 1937 to John L. Carter, Sr. and Inez Atchison Carter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Beverly Carter; son, John Christopher Carter; brother, Jimmy Carter and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Carter; […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR



Kindergarten registration continues for TES Kindergarten registration continues for the 2016-2017 school year at Thomasville Elementary School. Application packets have been available since July 5, in the TES lobby (despite the renovation construction) and also in the central office of the school system (across from the high school). The packets can be returned to the central office. Parents will need […]

Thomasville crime report



The Thomasville Police Department filed the following charges during the week ending July 17: • Katie Nicole Brown – Theft of Property Third Degree and Possession of Marijuana Second Degree • Justin Wade Hancock – Theft of Property Third Degree, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Endangerment and Possession of Marijuana Second Degree. • Adrianna Shynette Hunter – Disorderly […]

Property deeds



Dated July 7-13 James Randall Howard, to James Howard-As Trustee. Betty H. Council, to Betty Jean Luker. George Richard Horshok, to Terry W. Poole. Dale D. Harris, to Duke Family LTD. Melvin Wayne Rachel, to Cynthia B. Rachel. Dale D. Harris, to Boone and Davis Pharmacies Inc. Kelli Overstreet Finney, to Robin Overstreet Friday. Garth D. Faile, to Thomas Casey […]