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Book by local author details religious camps

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/09

In his new book, “Praying in the Pine Straw,” Clarke County native and journalist Robert C. Morgan deals with the religious camp-meeting phenomenon of the 19th and early 20th centuries in Alabama. Morgan worked at The Clarke County Democrat and as a reporter and columnist for Gulf Coast Newspapers in Baldwin County. He now lives in Foley, where he has written several books. “ Praying in the Pine Straw” looks to the turn of the 20th century, when much of the country was seeing what the Birming...

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Cecil Clyde Williams

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/09

Cecil Clyde Williams, 85, a former resident of Grove Hill, died Sept. 27, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born April 16, 1940 in Chance, to Willie D. and Barbara Larrimore Williams. He was a retired Sergeant First Class of the United States Army and a member of Tompkins Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Williams (Ann); daughter, Angela Mullins; siblings, Dorothy Fendley, Chester Williams, Richard Williams, Barbara Ann Milstead, Jimmy Williams, and Ro...

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THS student shot and killed

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/09

Six people have been charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and two, Jarvis Da’Quan Packer and Almonte’ Laquez Lewis, both 20, were charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and Packer was also charged with discharging a firearm into a building. The shooting is in connection to the death of a Thomasville High School student on Monday, according to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department. The student, Keyontay Young, died in the shooting, according to Clarke County Sheriff’s O...

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Car fire tragedy averted thanks to first responders

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/09

Family members who had just buried a loved one likely saved the life of a driver whose car caught fire on Oct. 1. Jim and Suzanne Cox and their daughter Maggie were driving home to Grove Hill on U.S. Highway 84 after the funeral of Suzanne Cox’s mother, Mary Alice Shields, and said they noticed a small flame under a car just west of the County Road 21 intersection. As the flame grew larger, Suzanne Cox, who was driving, flashed her lights and blew the horn trying to get the driver’s attention...

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Thomasville library fills October calendar

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/09

The Thomasville Public Library has announced numerous October activities. Guaranteed to be something for everyone. Colorful Creations: Palette & Punch an Adult Paint Party, will be offered Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Roderick Pugh's book signing has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4 – 6 p.m. His book is titled, “Two Lives: Memoir of the 1st African American Sniper in the Iraqi Campaign & US Army History.” Harry Potter Book Day is on Oct. 9th for fans around the ...

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2:30

Of Record and Note

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License Sept. 22 - 26 Savannah Brooke Daniels to William Addison Powell Jodi Leanne Holton to Travis Madison Fuller Deeds Sept. 22 - 26 Arlen J. York, Geneva F. York to Thomas H. York, Nanette M. York (Warranty) Arlen J. York, Geneva F. York to Thomas H. York, Nanette M. York (Warranty) Cearra Dunn, James Warren Hudson III to Brandon N. Nelson, Lasha H. Nelson (Survivorship) Rhonda M. Rhondes, Rachael...

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3:57

Today's workforce, tomorrow's leaders

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

I know I’m not the only one who has pulled into a fast-food drive-thru, waited for the speaker to crackle on, and been greeted by a voice that made it clear the person on the other end didn’t want to be at work that day. It’s disappointing, and it sticks with you. It reminds me of my early years working at our local radio station. The owner insisted that we answer the phones with energy and cheer. He even gave us a line: “It’s a great day at 101.9 Kicker FM.” At the time, I thought it was rid...

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SWHS principal selected as CLAS Board of Directors

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

SWEET WATER – The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) is proud to announce the selection of Tisha F. Lewis, principal of Sweet Water High School, to CLAS Board of Directors. Lewis was selected by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators to serve in this role, joining a group of visionary leaders committed to elevating education across the state. The CLAS Board plays a critical role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization. Through their leadership an...

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Mary Alice Counselman Shiels

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Mary Alice Counselman Shields, 87, passed away at her Coffeeville residence Sept. 27, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of the late Archie Lee Counselman and Lillie Gray Counselman of Coffeeville, born Oct. 14, 1937, and grew up in a farming family. She married Sam Shields in 1954 at the age of 17. He was 21. It was a long and good marriage, 62 years, until his death in 2016. She is survived by a daughter, Suzanne (Jim) Cox; a son, Sammy (Jada) Shields; three grandchildren, Kay...

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Eloise Hobgood Kelly

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Eloise Hobgood Kelly, 87, of Childersburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Born to James W. Hobgood and Allie B. Hobgood on Aug. 10, 1938 in Allen, she married Charles Leonard Kelly, sharing 65 years of devoted marriage and raising four children. A longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Childersburg, she served faithfully as a choir member and Sunday School teacher. Known for her seamstress skills, cooking, Sunday dinners, and competitive spiri...

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1:32

Jackson Police Report

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Sept. 22-28 arrests: Jeremy Warren: 23: alias warrant Mitchell Parnell: 47: 3x alias warrants Knianti Chaney: 33: alias warrant Patricia Jones: 37: alias warrant Samuel Moore: 36: receiving stolen property: possession of a controlled substance: possession of marijuana: possession of drug paraphernalia Markeshia Mitchell: 26: receiving stolen property Willie Lucyies: 41: alias warrant Calls for service 911 hang-ups...

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Baugh invited to participate in honor band

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Congratulations to Clarke Prep band member Sage Baugh on being invited to participate in the honor band at the University of West Alabama. She will be collaborating with other talented musicians and learning high-level musical instruction. Article Link

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Rodgers to run for Alabama State Secretary

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Thomasville native Wayne Rogers announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Alabama Secretary of State on Sept. 18, coinciding with his 63rd birthday. Rogers, a 1980 graduate of Thomasville High School, was a member of the THS marching band alongside Mayor Sheldon Day. He announced his run at the Thomasville Public Library. Rogers has practiced law in Alabama since graduating from Samford’s law school in 1988 and since 2019 has served as executive assistant to Jefferson County S...

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Church Announcements

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Sandflat Methodist Protestant Church will host homecoming on Oct. 5th. The service will begin at 10 a. m. with Glory Road singing. Then Pastor Larkin Sumerlin from Birmingham will lead the worship service at 11 a. m. Lunch will be served afterwards. Everyone is invited to attend. Sons of Allen Men’s Conference will be hosted Sept. 20th at 10 a. m. at Spencer Chapel AME Church in Fulton. Guest speakers will be Brother Robert Turner and Brother Terry Jones, coordinators of the ninth episcopal d...

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Upcoming fall events

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Fall is in the air and so are plans for the 2nd Annual Truck and Equipment Show at Jackson’s Forestry Festival in one month! Organizer Jason Harrell said the inaugural event in “2024 was an amazing turnout. We gave away over ,000 in merchandise donated by sponsors.” If you missed it, you missed a treat, especially if you appreciate trucks, equipment, and the forest products industry as much as I do. Beautiful “big trucks,” mostly local, lined College Avenue car-show style, and equipment vendo...

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Alabama's adult education is one of nation's best

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Over the past six decades, Alabama’s Adult Education programs have been transformed by a quiet revolution that has been extraordinarily successful. It was my honor to be able to speak to the Annual Adult Education Conference at the downtown Montgomery Renaissance Center in late June. When I accepted their invitation to speak, I thought there would be 50 to 60 attendees. However, when I walked in, I amazingly saw over 400 passionate, positive, energized educators and administrators that filled...

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Kelley announces run for District 68 State House seat

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

MONROEVILLE – Fred Kelley of Monroeville has announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 68 seat in the 2026 election. Kelley was born and raised in Thomasville and is a graduate of Thomasville High School. He said he is getting an early start on his campaign and has already opened a financial account with the Alabama Secretary of State. Article Link

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Community Calendar

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

OCT. 2 Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are for individuals and 0 for couples. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, visit www.blackbelttreasures.com. OCT. 4 Square Cup in Grove Hill celebrates its 12th anniversary with a block party from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. featuring food trucks, live music, and inflatables for kids. A bass fishing tournament will be held at Tuscahoma Park on t...

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Clarke County Arrest Report

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Sept. 22-Oct. 18 include the following: Clarke County Jail Marcus Earl Watkins, 37,theft of property thirddegreeDavid Darrel Chapman,59, robbery first degreeFrankie Deontae Ransom,44, unlawful possession orreceipt of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, use or possession firstoffenseZacorrie Levon Dixon,21, discharging firearms,etc., into occupied or unoccupied buildingBenjamen Elton Graham,49, criminal mischiefthird degree, criminaltrespass second deg...

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Political Cartoon

Thomasville Times ·

2025/10/01

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