Thomasville Times

July 3 American Legion will host its annual barbecue July 3. Dine-in service will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and takeout will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barbecue pork will be per pound with one- and two-pound takeout containers available. Chicken halves and barbecue plates with baked beans, potato salad and bread will be . An all-you-can-eat barbecue meal with sides will be avail...

Jackson High School has turned to a familiar face to lead its boys basketball program, naming Jimmy “BooJu” Martin as the Aggies' next head coach following the departure of Anthony Hayes. Martin steps into the role after spending the past five years as Jackson Middle School head boys basketball coach, Jackson High School junior varsity coach and an assistant under Hayes during one of the most...

After eight seasons, two state championships and a remarkable run of success, Jackson head basketball coach Anthony Hayes resigned to become Monroe County High School’s coach. Hayes was 129-29 with the Aggies while establishing one of the state's premier basketball programs. Veteran assistant coach Jimmy Martin was named the new head coach. “Coaching at Jackson has been one of the greatest ex...

John McKenzie, who took Vigor to the Class 4A state championship in 2021, has been named the new head football coach at McIntosh, where he said he intends to build on the recent success of former coach Josh Harris. McKenzie, who was fired a few weeks after leading the Wolves to the 2024 Class 5A semifinals, is 36-22 overall in his career. He was 31-8 in two stints at Vigor and also coached at Murp...

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Thomasville Middle School will receive an Ascend Education Gold Medal, the Thomasville City Schools announced on May 5. The Gold Medal Award was established in 2010 to honor schools or districts that best demonstrate a dedication to ensuring that all students succeed in math. Ascend Math is an online, individualized math instructional resource that provides educators with actionable data to guide...

Thomas Robertson, a third grade student at Thomasville Elementary School, was recognized May 6 at an assembly in the school gym. He scored in the Top 2 percent of the Second and Third Grade math on ACAP. (NOTE: This is based on last year’s score in the Second Grade.) He is with Melisa Washington, TES principal; and John Sheffield, TES assistant principal. Article Link

Erin Coopwood, right, first grade teacher, has been chosen as the “Staff Member of the Month” for April 2026 at Thomasville Elementary School. She is pictured with Melisa Washington, TES principal. Article Link

Students of the Month for April 2026 at Thomasville Middle School: Ann Davis and Hailey Norwood, fifth-grade; Ellie Thompson and Jordyn Walker, sixth-grade; Lanie Smith and TaMauri Besteda, seventh-grade; and Adyson Dailey and Hailey Goodman, eighth-grade. They are with Brad Elam, TMS principal; and Renae Williams, TMS assistant principal. Article Link

I n nearly 45 years in the media business — including 33 years in newspapers — one thing I have always dreaded is covering tragedies in our communities. As our newspaper group has grown across South Alabama, I now find myself covering painful stories throughout the region. No matter where they happen, it never gets easier. Back in the days before I had enough reporters, I often had to go out and c...

The 2026 regular legislative session has concluded. This is an election year in Alabama. In election years, lawmakers often introduce bills that generate favorable headlines but do little to improve the health and welfare of their constituents. State Rep. David Faulkner of Mountain Brook bucked that trend when he filed and passed legislation creating common-sense regulations for Alabama’s overnigh...

Mo Brooks, a former six-term congressman, was aiming to win a seat in the Alabama Legislature. Such a move is unprecedented, going from one of the world's most exclusive clubs as a member of Congress to likely being relegated to a backbencher in the Alabama House of Representatives. Even his closest longtime confidantes ask, "Why, Mo?" Brooks is a true believer. He always has been....

MONTGOMERY — Clarke Prep’s bid for back-to-back Class AA AISA baseball titles fell short in a 2-0 loss to Southern Academy in the deciding game of the finals on May 14 at Paterson Field. Southern’s Mason Turner won a duel with the Gators’ Camden Jones as both pitched complete games. Turner pitched a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts while Jones threw a three-hitter and gave up an earned run. Clarke Pr...

Clarke Prep’s softball team finished as the Class AA AISA softball runner-up after falling to Bessemer Academy in the finals on May 2. Bessemer swept the Gators 10-0 and 6-0 but coach Haley Thorpe said the season and her players were defined by resilience, chemistry and unwavering commitment to each another. “This team earned everything they accomplished this season,” said Thorpe, whose team finis...

Thomasville three-sport standout Lyric Thompson signed to play volleyball for Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette on May 15. Thompson, who was also a basketball and track star at THS, said she is ready to get started at CACC. “I’m going to work really, really hard to be a dominant player for the team,” she said. Tigers coach Mary O’Guynn said Thompson will be successful on the next le...

Thomasville won three games at the Class 3A softball South Regional in Gulf Shores before being eliminated by a 6-3 loss to T.R. Miller on May 14. Losing pitcher Mary Lindsey Drinkard gave up five runs on nine hits in four innings while Kianna Smith had a hit and two RBIs for the Tigers (32-12). “We got a little bit out of everybody,” Thomasville coach Robby Carpenter said of contributions from hi...

Colorama will be hosted May 226, 2 p.m., at Spencer Chapel AME Church. The guest speaker will be Elder David B. Lewis of New Hope Baptist Church in Magnolia. The church pastor is LaDarrell D. Thames Sr. Amazing Grace Deliverance Church will host a Men and Women Conference Sunday, May 31 at 1:30 p.m. Guest Speaker will be Min. Jackie Lockett. The theme for the day will be “Women walking with a pers...

A recent trip to the Draughon Library Special Collections at Auburn University filled me with nostalgia. I was an AU student and returned some years later to nearby Chambers County as pastor. One of my Saturday afternoon tasks was taking our children for outings to give their mom some alone time. We often grabbed hamburgers and made the trek to the university campus to visit the eagle cage adjacen...

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Sisters Kimora Moore-Jones and Kayla Moore-Jones have been named Marengo High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. The daughters of Dr. Angela Moore-Jones and Johnnie Jones Sr. achieved a rare milestone on May 8 by receiving their high school diplomas alongside associates of science degrees from Wallace Community College-Selma. Both sisters will continue their education at Alabam...

Ascend Education announced May 5 that Thomasville High School will receive a 2026 Gold Medal. The Thomasville City Schools District would like to recognize Leslie Carpenter, LaShonda Williams, and Elizabeth Sims for their hard work and dedication in implementing Ascend Math, which is a new research-based math program at Thomasville High School. The Gold Medal Award was established in 2010 to honor...

Tyler Reed Jr. shot his first gobbler with his stepfather Wesley Strong on March 21 on youth weekend. He killed it with his Tristar 20-gauge that he received for his 10th birthday in January. The gobbler weighed 18.5 pounds, had a 9½-inch beard and 1-inch spurs. He shot the bird at 20 steps in Dickinson. Article Link

Important Update to Jackson Medical Center Emergency Room. Due to construction beginning May 18 the emergency room entrance will temporarily move to the front entrance of the hospital. Signs will be posted to guide the public. There will be employees of the medical center to assist as needed to keep emergency services continuing with out interruption. Article Link

Three local students have been awarded full-tuition engineering scholarships from the Packaging Corporation of America mill in Jackson. Holden Stacey, Charlie Nordan and Isabella Griffin were recognized during a ceremony on May 8 at the PCA mill. Stacey is a senior at Excel High School, Nordan is a senior at Thomasville High School and Griffin is a graduate of T.R. Miller High School and expected...

Thomasville City Schools secretary/bookkeeper Edrice Davidson (left) was honored for her service upon her retirement. She is pictured with Superintendent Vickie Morris. Article Link