Thomasville Times

I feel like I have been wrestling with a bear for the last couple of weeks. My credit card got hacked two weeks ago, and since then I have been dealing with my bank to get it replaced. I called the bank when I received the fraud alert. My “personal banker” assured me that she had taken care of it. She was the person I finally reached after playing phone roulette with the AI voice. She assured me t...

I feel like I have been wrestling with a bear for the last couple of weeks. My credit card got hacked two weeks ago, and since then I have been dealing with my bank to get it replaced. I called the bank when I received the fraud alert. My “personal banker” assured me that she had taken care of it. She was the person I finally reached after playing phone roulette with the AI voice. She assured me t...

Alabama’s economy continues to grow. New companies are choosing to locate here, existing industries are expanding, and employers across the state are creating good jobs for Alabamians. Growth like that brings opportunity, but it also brings responsibility. One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers. Whether it’s construction, manufacturing, transportation, uti...

Alabama’s economy continues to grow. New companies are choosing to locate here, existing industries are expanding, and employers across the state are creating good jobs for Alabamians. Growth like that brings opportunity, but it also brings responsibility. One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers. Whether it’s construction, manufacturing, transportation, uti...

AUG. 14 LP Building Solutions will host the 2026 Southwest Alabama PLM and CFE Workshop, presented by the Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities Extension program, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at 1500 North Clarke Industrial Road, Thomasville. The workshop offers five PLM and five CAT- 1 ALSBRF continuing education credits. Lunch is provided, and the workshop is free. Preregistration is...

THOMASVILLE — The Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce helped local students prepare for the new school year through its Back-to-School Rocks giveaway, a community scavenger hunt that rewarded children with backpacks filled with school supplies. The chamber hid 48 painted rocks at locations throughout Thomasville. Children who found a rock brought it to the chamber’s temporary office at the Thomas...

Alabama’s Taylor’s Law connects school discipline to receiving a learner’s permit, driver’s license and certain other state-issued licenses. The law applies to students who turn 13 during the school year or who are already 13. Discipline points begin accumulating at age 13 and can delay a student from obtaining a learner’s permit or driver’s license at ages 15, 16 and 17. Students do not receive p...

THOMASVILLE — Coastal Alabama Community College’s Thomasville campus held its final Advise and Thrive freshman orientation on July 29. Advise and Thrive provides new students with an opportunity to learn about campus resources, meet with academic advisors and register for fall classes. Campus Director Marcus Gordon said the sessions are designed to help students begin their college experience with...

THOMASVILLE — Coastal Alabama Community College recently celebrated its senior nursing students on the Thomasville campus with a luau themed party as they prepared for graduation. The event recognized the students’ accomplishments and marked the culmination of their nursing education shortly before graduation ceremonies. Article Link

THOMASVILLE — Visitors to the Coastal Alabama Community College Thomasville campus can explore the travels and legacy of one of America’s earliest naturalists this month through a new and free traveling exhibit on display at the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum. The William Bartram and Alabama Traveling Exhibit is being hosted throughout August at the museum, offering the public a chance to learn abo...

Thomasville High School’s football program will host its annual “Meet the Tigers” event Friday at 7 p.m. at D.F. Anderson Field. The community is invited to attend as the Tigers officially introduce this year’s football teams and cheerleaders. Following player introductions, families can take photos with their athletes on the field. Article Link

THOMASVILLE — Thomasville High School and Thomasville Middle School cheerleaders took part in a stunt clinic July 30 at the TMS gym as they prepared for the 2026-27 school year. The training provided local cheerleaders with an opportunity to learn from collegiate athletes while sharpening their skills ahead of the new school year. The clinic was led by Coastal Alabama Community College North’s che...

The Thomasville High School Mighty Tiger Marching Band wrapped up its week of band camp July 31. The camp focused on music, marching fundamentals and rehearsals ahead of the band’s performances this fall. The band will make its first public appearance of the season during the “Meet the Tigers” event Friday at 7 p.m. at D.F. Anderson Field. Article Link

When the Flags of Valor Foundation looked for as state to lead the largest hands-on civics initiative of America’s 250th year, it didn’t choose Virginia, where the company’s veteran craftsmen build every flag. It chose Alabama. The 2026 Alabama Kids Kit Initiative aims to put a wooden American flag-building kit — 100% American-made and designed by combat veterans — in the hands of 250,000 students...

Pet experts are reminding owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals from heat-related illnesses this summer. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can quickly become dangerous for pets, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. One of the most important steps owners can take is...

The pre-K program at Thomasville Elementary School received a donation of supplies and snacks from Marvin’s on July 30. From left are pre-K lead teacher Jennifer Smith and Marvin’s store manager Miranda Burroughs. Article Link

The public must show caution around Thomasville City Schools buses in traffic, a school system official said. Alabama law requires drivers to halt for stopped school buses displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Drivers must remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver turns off the visual signals. “The stop sign on that bus is not like a stop sign on a street,” Thomasville Ci...

A few months ago my phone rang. The gentleman on the other end wasn't just frustrated. He was angry. He was convinced someone had deliberately removed his name from the voter list. In his mind something crooked had happened and someone was trying to keep him from voting. I listened for a moment and then asked him one simple question. "Did you check the voter list yourself ?" There w...

I am reminded again of how old I am getting. Another of my running buddies is celebrating her 80th birthday this month. Where does the time go? We are planning a birthday celebration for her in a couple of weeks. It makes me stop and wonder when will we be too old to keep driving. Here in the rural South, we have to drive if we want to go anywhere. I think about my grandmother, who never learned t...

There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which has allowed federal courts to dictate, direct and draw gerrymandered Democratic districts throughout the South for the past 60 years. There is also no question that the 1964 Civil Rights Ac...

AUG. 7 Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host First Friday Spirit Night on Aug. 7 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature a night of school spirit and community activities in which Jackson area school clubs, organizations, bands, cheerleaders and other school groups will serve as exclusive vendors to raise funds for their programs. Participants are encouraged to wear school colors and supp...

THOMASVILLE — Former Thomasville standout Will Buford is returning home, joining the Tigers’ staff as the running backs coach. Buford rejoins the program under head coach Clint Anderson, who coached him at Thomasville. He spent last season on the coaching staff at Clarke County High School. “I'm excited to be back home, especially to be back with family and friends and be back in maroon,” Buf...

Brant Palmer of the Jackson Swim Club and Riley Childress of the West Mobile Swim Club were recognized as the Swimmers of the Year by the Mobile Optimist Club on July 30. Palmer was named the Male Swimmer of the Year despite the lack of a regulation year-round pool in Jackson. Palmer had an outstanding performance in the 6-under boys division, setting a new meet record in the 25-yard backstroke (2...

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Miles Chapel CME Church in Thomasville will host homecoming Sunday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Vicki Moore, pastor of Lifeline Outreach Ministries. The church pastor is Gloria Williams. Pine Chapel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church of Grove Hill will host revival services through Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. The evangelist is Pastor Marcus Kelley from Word of Truth Fellowship Church in...