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THS updates cell phone policy

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2025/08/06

THOMASVILLE — Thomasville City Schools has revised its student cell phone policy in response to the FOCUS Act, which prohibits the use of smartphones and other wireless devices during the school day in Alabama’s public schools. The change comes after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed the legislation into law in May, aiming to limit classroom distractions caused by electronic devices. “In my state of the state address, I repeated the requests of Alabama teachers and parents in calling for a ban on ...

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Political Cartoon

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

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3:58

Here are the Distinguished Young Women contestants

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2025/08/06

The Clarke County Distinguished Young Women program is Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Thomasville Civic Center. Tickets are each and can be purchased at the door. Here are the contestants: Madison Sims, a student at Jackson High School, is the daughter of Wilzy and Christa Sims. She will be performing Speed Paint to “What a Beautiful Name” for her talent. She plans to attend the University of South Alabama and major in Real Estate. Her little sister for the program is Jordyn Parker. Zymir...

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1:17

Missing Camden man last seen on Monday

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2025/08/06

CAMDEN — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 73-year-old Camden man who has been missing since early Monday morning, July 28. George McCants was last seen around 2 a. m. on July 28 near Ann Drive in Camden, according to the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office. McCants, who is non-verbal and has a condition that may impair his judgment, was wearing a black and white plaid shirt and jeans. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued a Missing and Endangered Person Alert for ...

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0:44

THS band camp underway

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2025/08/06

At top: Katie Harrington, Zack Posey, Braden Stauffacher, Mason Garrett, Braden Bishop, Malcolm Timberlake Jr, Levi Butler, Jacob Garza, Karson Phillips, Jessica Cartwright, Jude Dailey and Micheal Garrett practicing marching and formation at band camp. At right: Isabella Sims, Kenmora Pettway practice their march and twirling at band camp. Bottom left: DaKiyah McDaniel, Kennedy Rice, Anna Smith, JaTerianna Smith, Kristin Howard, VaNylia Southall and Keyana Bettis practice their dance routine...

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2:02

Thankful to God

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

I am basically a dog person, but I have found myself strangely attracted to certain cats. It is a misnomer to speak of a domestic cat, since such an animal does not really exist. The common cat (Felis catus) is nowhere to be found in the Bible. Maybe that fact should tell us something. Lions and leopards are there but not the common cat, but then there is nothing common about a cat. Sometime back an article in “Christianity Today” said that God gave us cats to illustrate our relationship to h...

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4:12

I want to keep discovering things to make life easier

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2025/08/06

All of this heat has driven us inside. I go on the porch for a little while every morning until it gets too hot. I also try to get my walking in early, too. By 10 a.m., I am basically through with my outdoor activities. I don’t think of myself as a sweater. I don’t come in from outside with sweat dripping off me. I saw a reel on Instagram on the Southern Woman’s Channel where this woman with a slow southern accent says,“ I don’t sweat, I glisten.” I come in from my morning walk glistening a l...

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4:16

2026 lieutenant governor's race may hinge on friends...

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

As mentioned last week, the race for lieutenant governor will be one of the best on the ballot next year. It will pit two very popular constitutional officeholders striving to capture another secondary constitutional office. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate will be the two horses in this contest. It is so close that it is difficult to say which is the favorite. One of the factors that will play out is if one of them can do a better job than the other in fund...

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Clarke County Arrest Report

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

Arrests booked in the Clarke County July 28-Aug. 3 include the following: Roderick Timothy Wiley, 37, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree Scott Keith Chestang II, 29, domestic violence – harassing communication, domestic violence third degree, kidnapping second degree Lawrence Whittington, 58, no/improper tag light, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended John Shannon Sheffield, 56, drug court D...

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Thomasville High announces temporary bus route changes

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2025/08/06

THOMASVILLE — A graphic announcing temporary bus route changes was posted to Facebook by Thomasville High School and Thomasville Tiger Nat ion as the school system works through a transportation staffing shortage. Thomasville City Schools is currently short one bus driver, leading to the adjustment of routes to ensure continued service for students. “We are short one bus driver so the Transportation supervisor has worked with the drivers to combine that route into their existing routes,” said...

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'Meet the Tigers' jamboree set Friday

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2025/08/06

THOMASVILLE — Thomasville High School’s football program will kick off its preseason activities with the annual “Meet the Tigers” jamboree Friday at 7 p.m. at D.F. Anderson Field. The event will give fans their first glimpse of the 2025 Tigers, who are coming off an 11-1 campaign that ended with a 45-33 second-round Class 3A playoff loss to Houston Academy. Thomasville will also travel to Millry on Aug. 15 for a jamboree scrimmage featuring the host Wildcats and Cottage Hill Christian Academy...

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Danny Powell honored for his 10 state titles

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2025/08/06

Former Leroy and Jackson coach Danny Powell — who won state titles in football and baseball for a total of 10 — and UMS-Wright football coach Terry Curtis — who won eight state championships at the school — have been named recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alabama Football Coaches Association. Powell and Curtis will be honored at the ALFCA Coach of the Year banquet on Jan. 31 at The Embassy Suites in Montgomery. Powell, who coached at McIntosh Christian, Lee-Scott Academy, J...

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2:27

The ties that bind

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2025/08/06

For so long, I tried to white-knuckle my way through life. I held on to control as tightly as possible. You see, I had a lot of childhood pain, including a shattered family and the instability of multiple moves. As I grew up, I thought if I could just be strong enough or “put together” enough, I would never experience the feeling of abandonment again. But the healing I needed didn’t come through striving. It came through surrender to Jesus. Scripture tells us that Jesus came “to bind up the b...

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1:08

County Offices

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

Circuit Court Clerk - Summer Scruggs Padgett251-275-3363Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmclosed 12 – 1 for lunch. Probate Court - Judge Valerie Bradford Davis251-275-3251 Revenue Commissioner - Tyler Montana Prescott, J.D.251-275-3376 License Commissioner - Linda Goodman251-275-4141 County Administrator - Christy Roberts251-275-3507 County Attorney - Bruce Wilson251-275-3221 County Commissioners - 251-275-3507 District 1 - Honorable Abbey Walker HaagDistrict 2 - Honorable Jackie...

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2:47

It is awesome when a woman handles her own bike

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

Cayla Ross of Thomasville is a woman of many gifts and talents. As a wife, mom, and medical professional, some of those gifts and talents are obvious. It takes courage to be different, though, and that impresses me most about her. Being a motorcycle rider, or biker, requires strength, courage and skill for anyone, but it is even more awesome to me when a woman handles her own bike. The Semmes native rode as a passenger with her husband, Garrett, for many years, but decided to learn to ride he...

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Voter registration deadline for municipal elections...

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the Aug. 26 Municipal Election is one week from today — Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. “ The right of eligible United States citizens to cast a ballot in a fair and secure election is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,” Allen said. “I encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise that right on Aug. 26.” Citizens with a valid Alabama driver’s li...

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1:39

Of Record and Note

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License July 28 – Aug. 1 Rafael Rivera Jr. to Stephanie White Savannah Noelle Bumpers to Matthew Craig Milstead Cotrie Pirvest Cowan Jr. to Courtney Lynn Williams Jamesin Tarrares Rich to Tateaona Ervika Jontee Ruffin Emily Gail Thomas to Brandon Scott Shirley Deeds July 28 – Aug. 1 John Stacey Guy, Cynthia Renae Guy Carpenter to Keegan Torez Dotson (Warranty) Opal G. McVay to Carla Dixon Rittiner (Wa...

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2:20

Jackson Police Report

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for July 21 - Aug. 4 arrests: Daniel Cowan, 44, alias warrant Kevin Hill Jr., 40, domestic violence third degree Frank King, 65, organized retail theft Tyese Yvette-Denise Merritt, 34, organized retail theft Lesleigh Johnson, 32, alias warrant Demorio King, 38, possession of a controlled substance Stephen Brown, 62, DUI Elizabeth Weaver, 25, DUI, resisting arrest Kelvin Jordan, 50, alias warrant Justin Reed, 20, domes...

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1:37

Super 7 will grow to 4-day event

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

The Super 7 will experiment with an expanded four-day schedule when it comes to Mobile’s Hancock-Whitney Stadium in 2026 and 2028. The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board of Control approved the pilot schedule at its July 30 meeting in Montgomery. Under the new schedule, the Super 7 will add a Saturday and feature two championship games per day over four days on Dec. 2-5, 2026. The current format opens with the Class 7A finals on a Wednesday, followed by the 3A, 1A and 5A...

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2:47

Boys in the Backfield

Thomasville Times ·

2025/08/06

GROVE HILL — Clarke Prep’s true offensive strength this season lies in the dynamic sophomore duo steering the Gators: quarterback Camden Jones and running back Ross Messinger. Together, they’re the calm and the spark — the leaders in the backfield expected to shape the future of Clarke Prep football. “He started half the season last year as a freshman, so he’s been in the fire and has experience, so we expect big things from him,” Gators coach Charlie Taylor said of Jones, who is entering his...

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