2017-12-07 E-Edition

Santa Stars at Thomasville Christmas Parade

Parade remains a hit


Thomasville’s annual Christmas Parade of Lights came a night early this year. Thomasville Alabama Chamber of Commerce officials had slated the parade for Tuesday night but a threatening forecast of rain and cold temperatures made the chamber move the parade up a night to Monday. That worked out just fine for the parade goers. The crowd was about equal to […]

Voters finally get to decide on Tuesday




One of most recently controversial U.S. Senate races will finally be in the hands of Alabama voters next Tuesday, Dec. 12. The general election to fill the unexpired term of former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) has brought national attention to the state and the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to campaign about it. Trump is to address […]

Thomasville PD raising funds for 2nd K-9 unit




The Thomasville Police Department will spend the rest of December to raise funds for a second K-9 unit. Thomasville Police Chief Mitch Stuckey said because of illegal drug traffic throughout Southwest Alabama, there is a need for a second K-9 unit. K-9 units are valuable tool for police departments because the trained dogs can accurately sniff out illegal drugs. “We’ve […]

Kelley



Hubbert “Donald” Kelley, 78, of Thomasville passed away on Dec. 1, 2017 . He was born May 30, 1939 to Hubbert and Ada Mae Kelley. He was known for many things, his sense of humor being at the top of the list. He was always able to make almost anyone smile; he was happiest when he could make someone else […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR



Pineview Baptist to host 5K Fun Run Dec. 9 Pineview Baptist Church will host a 5K Fun Run Saturday, Dec. 9 in downtown Thomasville. Registration cost for the 5K run will be $20 and $15 for the one mile walk. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Los Compadres Tex-Mex (Formerly Peoples Corner). The 5K will start at 8 a.m. […]

Thomasville crime report



The Thomasville Police Department filed the following charges during the week ending Dec. 3: • Jeff Davidson Jones – Domestic Violence Third Degree • Shatarra Nakia White – Domestic Violence Third Degree • Aleah Vonsai Collier – Bail Jumping Second Degree • Thomas Dalton Smith – four counts of Bail Jumping Second Degree (Pine Hill) The following incident reports were […]

Property deeds



Nov. 22 – 30 White Smith Land Company Inc., to Ronald Edward Moore. Ronald Edward Moore, to White Smith Land Company Inc. Lee W. Shinn, to Jerriel McReynolds. Kevin Marie Pairett, to Alan E. Bryant. Kenny Nicholas, to Pat Wright. Steven Kyle Raybon, to Wells Fargo Bank NA. Robert Matthew Campbell, to Brian Williamson. Dewayne Jackson, to Clarke-Washington Electric Membership […]

Merchants celebrates 55 years




Merchants Bank celebrated its 55th anniversary Thursday at its Thomasville branch. The bank, which is headquartered in Jackson, has grown to six locations, including four in Clarke County. Beside its two home branches in Jackson, and the one in Thomasville, the other is in Grove Hill. Merchants also has branches in Mobile and Semmes. Elizabeth B. Bailey, Assistant Vice President […]

City applies for new cop car grant



The City of Thomasville has applied for financial assistance through USDA Rural Development to purchase two police vehicles through the Community Facility Loan and Grant Program for the Thomasville Community. A public meeting will be held on Dec. 11, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers on 137 Adams Avenue to discuss this project. All interested parties […]