Thomasville Times

GROVE HILL — Ross Messinger ran for 138 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns and Camden Jones added a pair of scores as Clarke Prep defeated Wilcox Academy 26-12 at Billy Hamilton Field on Aug. 28. “I was very pleased,” Gators coach Charlie Taylor said. “We had to fight through adversity early.” Messinger expressed confidence when asked if he and Jones could be the best backfield in the AISA. “O...

Deborah Jane Dees, a beloved mother, devoted friend and cherished member of the Jackson community, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Jan. 22, 1950, to her parents, Johnnie Prewett and Nellie Marie Findley Prewett. Jane lived a life filled with love, laughter and an unwavering appreciation for the simple joys that life had to offer. A proud gradu...

Mrs. Pauline D. Hudson, age 94, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 at her home in Mexia. Mrs. Hudson was born in Clarke County and had been a resident of Mexia for the past 51 years. She was a former employee of Northside Preschool in Selma and Southside Preschool in Monroeville, as well as a member of Mexia Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, James Dewey Hudson; her parents, Alb...

Mrs. Patricia Gray Turner King, 74, passed away peacefully at her home Aug. 12, 2026. She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Jackson to Thomas White Turner Sr. and Hattie Luisa Parnell Turner. Pat was a longtime resident of Sunflower. She loved her family, especially her great-niece and great-nephews. She enjoyed reading, taking care of her animals and maintaining her home and yard. Pat was instrumental i...

Fashion house Ralph Lauren has announced a collaboration with the renowned quilters of Gee’s Bend, translating their century-old traditions into a limited edition collection of contemporary apparel and home goods. The collection features the work of fourth-generation textile artist Claudia Pettway Charley and fifth-generation artist Loretta Pettway Bennett, whose quilts are globally recognized as...

THOMASVILLE — Retiring Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Vickie Morris told employees on Aug. 3 that they should never underestimate the impact they have on children. “A kind word, an encouraging conversation, a lesson taught well, a student who feels valued and seen – these moments matter,” she said in closing remarks at the annual Institute Day program. “In fact, they are the reason you ar...

THOMASVILLE — Retiring Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Vickie Morris told employees on Aug. 3 that they should never underestimate the impact they have on children. “A kind word, an encouraging conversation, a lesson taught well, a student who feels valued and seen – these moments matter,” she said in closing remarks at the annual Institute Day program. “In fact, they are the reason you ar...

THOMASVILLE — Members of the Thomasville High School Class of 1966 gathered July 23 at the Thomasville Civic Center to celebrate their 60-year class reunion. The evening featured food, fellowship and music, along with a special display that became a popular backdrop for photos. Amy Prescott brought her recently acquired 1951 Ford custom convertible, allowing classmates to take commemorative photog...

THOMASVILLE — Members of the Thomasville High School Class of 1966 gathered July 23 at the Thomasville Civic Center to celebrate their 60-year class reunion. The evening featured food, fellowship and music, along with a special display that became a popular backdrop for photos. Amy Prescott brought her recently acquired 1951 Ford custom convertible, allowing classmates to take commemorative photog...

THOMASVILLE — A weeklong series of games, challenges and performances will bring together theater participants from Thomasville and Daphne beginning Monday, with proceeds benefiting two Alabama performing arts programs. Sawyer Knight is organizing the seven-day charitable streaming series, which will feature daily activities streamed on TikTok and include participants from the Arts Council of Thom...

THOMASVILLE — A weeklong series of games, challenges and performances will bring together theater participants from Thomasville and Daphne beginning Monday, with proceeds benefiting two Alabama performing arts programs. Sawyer Knight is organizing the seven-day charitable streaming series, which will feature daily activities streamed on TikTok and include participants from the Arts Council of Thom...

Thomasville City Schools introduced pre-K teachers for 2026-2027 which include Kristin Whitfield, Amelia Robinson, Kaitlin Huffman, Aubrie Ragland, Jennifer Smith and De’Auvion Jackson. Article Link

Thomasville City Schools introduced pre-K teachers for 2026-2027 which include Kristin Whitfield, Amelia Robinson, Kaitlin Huffman, Aubrie Ragland, Jennifer Smith and De’Auvion Jackson. Article Link

Thomasville Middle School received a 0,000 grant on Aug. 4 from state Rep. Thomas Jackson for cafeteria improvements. Article Link

Thomasville Middle School received a 0,000 grant on Aug. 4 from state Rep. Thomas Jackson for cafeteria improvements. Article Link

Thomasville’s Ashley Ballard recently completed an undergraduate summer program conducting cancer and biomedical research at the Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama. Ballard was accepted into the intensive eight-week program, which provides aspiring scientists with hands-on laboratory experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Ballard was mentored by Dr. Chandran...

Thomasville’s Ashley Ballard recently completed an undergraduate summer program conducting cancer and biomedical research at the Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama. Ballard was accepted into the intensive eight-week program, which provides aspiring scientists with hands-on laboratory experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Ballard was mentored by Dr. Chandran...

Deborah Williams “Rankins” Robinson hosted a book signing for her newest children’s book “Fables of Frogg Eye Academy” at the Thomasville Public Library on Aug. 4. The book contains 12 stories which address various topics and offer lifelong lessons for kids and adults. “The book has fables that talk about being safe on social media, encouraging kids to believe in themselves, helping kids cope as t...

Deborah Williams “Rankins” Robinson hosted a book signing for her newest children’s book “Fables of Frogg Eye Academy” at the Thomasville Public Library on Aug. 4. The book contains 12 stories which address various topics and offer lifelong lessons for kids and adults. “The book has fables that talk about being safe on social media, encouraging kids to believe in themselves, helping kids cope as t...

THOMASVILLE — First Judicial Circuit District Attorney Stephen Winters told Thomasville City Schools employees on Aug. 3 that the system is among the best in Alabama in student attendance due to the Helping Families Initiative, which battles truancy and probably legal problems down the line. “I am going to brag on Thomasville,” Winters said at the Thomasville Civic Center. “Over the last two years...

THOMASVILLE — First Judicial Circuit District Attorney Stephen Winters told Thomasville City Schools employees on Aug. 3 that the system is among the best in Alabama in student attendance due to the Helping Families Initiative, which battles truancy and probably legal problems down the line. “I am going to brag on Thomasville,” Winters said at the Thomasville Civic Center. “Over the last two years...

THOMASVILLE — A Lee County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant told Thomasville City Schools employees on Aug. 4 that they are not employed just to teach but to save lives. School resource officer Lt. Pamela Revels, a nationally recognized expert on school safety with 22 years of experience, is the president of the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers. “You (educators) are so very important,” s...

THOMASVILLE — A Lee County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant told Thomasville City Schools employees on Aug. 4 that they are not employed just to teach but to save lives. School resource officer Lt. Pamela Revels, a nationally recognized expert on school safety with 22 years of experience, is the president of the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers. “You (educators) are so very important,” s...

I sat down to write my column this week and stared at a blank screen. Usually, something eventually pops into my head. Something happens that gets me thinking. Someone says something funny. Occasionally, somebody makes me mad enough to provide material for two or three columns. This week, I had nothing. Apparently, my brain has reached maximum capacity and is no longer accepting new applications....

I sat down to write my column this week and stared at a blank screen. Usually, something eventually pops into my head. Something happens that gets me thinking. Someone says something funny. Occasionally, somebody makes me mad enough to provide material for two or three columns. This week, I had nothing. Apparently, my brain has reached maximum capacity and is no longer accepting new applications....