2022-09-22 E-Edition

Job opportunities at recent event

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Promoted as a “Southwest Alabama Hiring Event,” a job fair was held at Coastal Alabama Community College in Thomasville Sept. 15. A number of businesses and industries participated and their representatives were hopeful that they had gotten some good prospects out of the more than 150 people who attended. While Alabama’s overall unemployment rate is low, the region has some […]

Third party offers an alternative in many state races on Nov. 8

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Voters will be going to the polls in about seven weeks to vote in the Nov. 8 General Election. The exciting Alabama races were in the Republican primaries — mostly governor and U.S. Senate. On Nov 8, many of those Republican nominees, often incumbents, are likely to face Democratic opponents but Libertarians, too. In fact, there may be more Libertarians […]

Ex-Sheriff Norris will plead guilty to fed charge

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Former Clarke County Sheriff Ray Norris will plead guilty to a federal indictment charge, according to papers filed in court on Tuesday. WALA and WPMI, Mobile television stations, both reported the development Tuesday. Norris stated his intentions to plead guilty to one count of a seven counts indictment alleging that he made a false statement on a loan application. Norris […]

Amigurumi means busy hands…

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Monicia Webb Cassity is an amigurumi artist! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. These plush toys are both cute and fun for all kids. Monicia’s happy crocheted animals bring joy to the children who receive them. Lovingly stitched, each little creature has a personality of its own and a winsome look that children adore. Crocheting […]

Vote an absentee ballot now for Nov. 8

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Absentee voting opened last week for the approaching Nov. 8 General Election. Voters can request an absentee application by mail or vote an absentee ballot in person in the Clarke County Courthouse. There are specific reasons allowed for voting an absentee ballot: absent from the county on election day; illness or infirmity; living outside the county where you are registered […]

Weyerhauser gives money to Pine Hill VFD

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The Pine Hill Volunteer Fire Department has received a $3,600 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to help purchase turn-out gear for firefighters. The fire department expressed appreciation. “Without the support of companies like Weyerhaeuser, we would not be able to purchase much-needed equipment. The department appreciates all the support that has been given to it.” The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund supports […]

McLean

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Donald “Don” Lloyd McLean, 75, of Thomasville passed away Sept. 14, 2022 at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Jackson Dec. 8, 1946 to Lloyd McLean and Wilda Mae Duke McLean. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and National Guard and employed by Thomasville Lumber. Don was a member of Pineview Baptist […]

Tucker

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James Kevan Tucker, 52, of Grove Hill died Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Mobile. He was born Feb. 18, 1970 to James Pettus and Mary Ellen Tucker in Fayette. He loved outdoor activities; from hunting in his younger years, boating and fishing any chance he had to raising cattle and gardening. The type of man who could never sit still, […]

Wilkerson

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Linda Estelle Wilkerson, 70, a homemaker of Thomasville, died Sept. 19, 2022 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home. She was born March 29, 1952 in Grove Hill to Percell and Mary Pugh Norris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wilkerson. She is survived by her two sons, James Westley Wilkerson and Harold Steven Wilkerson; daughter, Cynthia Lynn […]