Thomasville Times

C.J. Rowden scored three touchdowns to lead No. 8-ranked Thomasville to a 27-12 road win at W.S. Neal on Sept. 4. Rowden scored on runs of 1 yard, 19 and 2 yards for the Tigers (3-0). Tyson Davis added a 56-yard TD run in the second period and Thomasville led 20-2 at halftime. The Eagles fumbled the opening onside kick and C.J. Welch recovered at Neal’s 43. Six plays later, Rowden scored from the...

ATMORE — Jackson survived a wild finish to pick up its first win of the season Sept. 4. Julian Hunt scored what proved to be the winning touchdown on a 1-yard run with 9: 12 remaining and Champ Burnett kicked the decisive extra point for a 14-13 victory but the Aggies had to hold off Escambia County in the final minutes. “It was a nailbiter,” Jackson’s Ryan Little said after picking up his first w...

GROVE HILL — Martez Owens scored what proved to be the decisive touchdown late in the third quarter and No. 10-ranked Clarke County recovered a fumble deep in its territory in the waning moments to hold off J.U. Blacksher 21-20 on Sept. 4. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 2A Region 1) came back from a 12-0 halftime deficit to win their 29th straight region game. Owens scored on a 3-yard run with 24 seconds...

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Laura Lee Dolbear Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 31, 2026, just 26 days before her 100th birthday. Laura Lee was born Sept. 26, 1926, in a small house in downtown Jackson, the ninth child and eighth daughter of Mathew Turner Dolbear and Sarah Jane McDonald Dolbear. Family and friends knew her as “Toodley,” a nickname given to her as a toddler by her father’s brother, “Uncle Boss...

I t is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of James Sidney “Sid” Andrews, a beloved father, friend and passionate outdoorsman, who died Sept. 3, 2026, at the age of 65. A lifelong resident of Jackson, Sid was born Sept. 30, 1960. He dedicated his career to Boise Cascade followed by his time in the construction industry, serving as a foreman where his exceptional handyman skills,...

Sylvia Louise (Raines) Taylor, 88, was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Selma. Mrs. Taylor passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. As a child, she grew up in Chickasaw and was a proud graduate of Murphy High School, Class of 1956. She later made her home in Seaboard. Mrs. Taylor was a faithful member of Chalker Memorial United Methodist Church. She was known by all who knew her as an extraordinarily s...

Mrs. Betty Gilpin went home to be with Jesus on Aug. 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gilpin was a hardworking woman who spent many years as a seamstress for Vanity Fair until her retirement. Her hands were rarely still. Through her work, hobbies and care for those around her, she showed the quiet strength, patience and devotion that made her so special. She loved sewing, playing ca...

John Anthony Beck, 70, of Salitpa passed away peacefully Aug. 31, 2026, surrounded by family. Born May 12, 1956, in Jackson to Nora Lee Beck and Sampy Allen Beck, Tony lived a full and meaningful life. He was the proud owner and operator of Bama Blasting and Painting, where he built a reputation for dedication, honesty and quality service. His clients often became lifelong friends. Tony married Ro...

Funeral services for Sue Covington Campbell, 89, of Silas were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Silas First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mathew Campbell, the Rev. Randy Byrd and the Rev. Richard Baldwin officiating. Visitation was held at 10 a.m. for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment followed in Edgar Cemetery in Silas. Ms. Campbell was born July 27, 1937, in Chappe...

A high-speed pursuit involving multiple Clarke County law enforcement agencies ended in a crash Monday evening after authorities attempted to stop a person in a stolen vehicle traveling on U.S. Highway 43, according to authorities. Decorius Cook of Prichard was arrested and charged with felony attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, first-degree receiving stolen property and second-degree poss...

Former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association have expressed strong opposition to a Trump administration proposal aimed at lowering beef prices by allowing duty free imports of Argentinian ground beef. Under the administration’s proposal, up to 300,000 metric tons of Argentinian ground beef would be imported tari...

Ashley Dunn has been named the new executive director of the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce after serving with the chamber for several years. Dunn has developed a strong connection to Thomasville’s business community. In her new position, she will focus on supporting local businesses, building relationships throughout the community and helping organize events which bring residents and businesses...

The intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and Old Highway 43 in Thomasville will soon temporarily close for construction related to the West Alabama Highway project, according to Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day. The closure is expected to last approximately two to three months, depending on weather conditions, as the Alabama Department of Transportation and contractors construct a new intersection. Day sa...

The A. L. Martin Historical Museum hosted a homecoming celebration on Aug. 22 which featured donations of school supplies and a ,000 check from state Rep. Thomas Jackson. The A. L. Martin Museum was originally the Thomasville Normal and Industrial High School before it was later renamed for Principal A.L. Martin. The Black school closed in 1970 due to integration and is now a museum filled with Af...

Dolly Parton is being remembered for her many charitable activities following her death on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80, including her Imagination Library, a program that has provided millions of free books to young children. The program began in Parton’s home county in Tennessee with the goal of fostering a love of reading among preschool children and their families. It later expanded internationally...

The student population for the Thomasville City Schools District will remain essentially unchanged for the 2026-27 year. The school system predicted approximately 958.85 students for fiscal-year 2027 compared to 960.95 in FY 2026. However, the system continues to register students throughout the school year. The projected enrollment included 277.15 students at Thomasville High School, 291.9 at Tho...

A 5K and one-mile fun run will be held Oct. 17 in Grove Hill to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. The Hope in Healing race will begin at 8 a.m. Registration is and includes a race T-shirt. Proceeds will help provide comfort, care and a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical treatment. The event was inspired by a local family’s per...

It seems like every news channel I have watched this past week has featured interviews, stories and memories about Dolly Parton. I heard one interview that really made me stop and think about all the good Dolly did during her lifetime. The commentator said he believed Dolly might have been the one American who was actually loved by everyone. Wow. What a legacy. One common thread in nearly every in...

We lost an icon last week. Dolly Parton is dead. I heard about it in Faneuil Hall in Boston. A clerk in a shop remarked on it, and at first I thought I had misheard. But when we got back to the hotel, it was all over the news. It was as if the whole world mourned together. Dolly was the American success story. She was raised in a one-room cabin with 11 siblings, the fourth of 12 children. Her fath...

SEPT 19 Second Chances Cancer support group will host a benefit to bring awareness to cancers of all types Saturday, Sept. 19 at S.P. Hudson Park. There will be a benefit ride with line up at 9:15 a.m. at Clarke County High School and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. down N. Jackson Street. A concert in the park will follow at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served but those attending are asked to bring the...

C.J. Rowden ran for three touchdowns to lead Thomasville to a 34-6 romp over Sweet Water on Aug. 28 at D.F. Anderson Field. Rowden scored on runs of 47, 16 and 7 yards for the Tigers (2-0) and Hunter Norwood added a 51-yard TD run. Jacob Rotton was a defensive standout for Thomasville with an interception and fumble recovery, both turnovers leading to Tyson Davis’ 10-yard scoring run and Rowden’s...

Key mistakes doomed Jackson to a 29-18 loss at Bayside Academy on Aug. 28 as the Aggies fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2005. The Admirals (1-0) scored off a busted coverage and a pick-six and the Aggies, trailing 22-18, converted a fake punt only to see it called back on a holding penalty. Quarterback Jay Morris completed 11 of 18 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown, Julian Hunt had 93 yard...

GROVE HILL — Quarterback Peebo Pugh ran for 121 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown and completed 7 of 11 passes for 87 yards as Clarke County scored 20 unanswered points in the second half for a 27-8 win over Leroy on Aug. 28 to drop the Bears to 0-2 for the first time since 2012. Pugh broke a 37-yard scoring run to strike first blood for the Bulldogs but the Bears scored on the opening possessio...

Thomasville running back C.J. Rowden (3) sprints 47 yards for a touchdown during the 34-6 Tiger victory over Sweet Water. Rowden scored three touchdowns in the Thomasville romp Aug. 28 at D.F. Anderson Field. See the game story on Page 1B. Article Link