Thomasville Times

Coleman Pilkington allowed four hits and didn’t walk anybody in a complete-game win as Thomasville nipped Providence Christian 3-1 in the decisive third game of the Class 3A second-round playoff series on May 1 at Donnie Fendley Field. The Tigers (21-9) go to Auburn to meet Lee-Scott Academy (24-11) in the quarterfinals with a doubleheader Thursday at 4 p.m. and a third game Friday at noon if need...

GULF SHORES — Jackson High School won a third straight state championship in the Class 4A boys 4x100-meter relay at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s outdoor track and field championships on Saturday. The Aggies pulled off the three-peat with two new members of the squad and without Mr. Football E.J. Crowell, now playing at Alabama, and Landon Duckworth, now playing at South Carolina....

Kianna Smith was 3 for 3 with six RBIs, including a two-run home run, to pace Thomasville to a 10-1 win over visiting Leroy on April 28. Zion Howard earned the win, allowing three hits in a complete game. Kloee Rollins had two hits and an RBI and Aryana Burroughs added a hit and an RBI. • Thomasville 6, WCHS 4 On April 30, Howard allowed three runs on four hits in three innings to get the win. Rol...

Thomasville softball star Imani Brothers signed with the University of West Florida on April 30. Tigers coach Robby Carpenter said the Argonauts got a steal in Brothers. “She is one of the best players I have ever coached,” he said. “She is five-tool, a complete package. There couldn’t be a person more deserving … Her work ethic has been impeccable for six years. Her character matches that. “She h...

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THOMASVILLE — The Thomasville Arts Council brought the classic musical “Grease” to life last weekend with multiple performances at the Thomasville Civic Center. The production, which ran from April 24-27, is known for its memorable songs, energetic dance numbers and nostalgic 1950s setting. “Grease” follows the story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski as they navigate romance, friendships and high...

THOMASVILLE — Community volunteers, local leaders and students joined forces last week to spruce up the downtown community garden during back-to-back cleanup efforts aimed at preparing the space for the spring growing season. The Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Spring Cleanup Day on April 23 at the community garden, followed by a second cleanup effort on April 24 led by Coastal Alaba...

Thomasville native and University of Alabama graduate Claire Woodard has opened More Than Scrubs, a clothing store in Thomasville featuring nursing scrubs and other essentials for nurses. A ribbon cutting was held on April 23. Article Link

A s I thought about writing my column this week, I realized we are entering May, which means graduation season is here. There will be awards programs, banquets, senior walks, baccalaureate services and graduation ceremonies. For many families, May will be filled with pride, tears, memories and a few nervous thoughts about what comes next. This year, graduation feels even more personal to me. My ol...

Like the Alabama State Senate, the state House of Representatives will have very little turnover. State legislative seats are becoming analogous to congressional seats when it comes to incumbency. More than 80% of the Legislature is unopposed. The partisan makeup will be largely unchanged, with Republicans retaining a 75% supermajority. Leadership continuity will be strong between this quadrennium...

I have been watching YouTube a lot lately. You can find most anything on there. You can learn how to hang wallpaper, fix the display on your car, pack more efficiently for a trip, research places you plan to visit and watch cooking demonstrations to perfect dishes. I have watched some of all these things. In the winter, I put a yule log on my television and play classical music. YouTube is a handy...

NOW-MAY 1 The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for upcoming First Friday events. Vendors may offer homemade and baked goods, fresh lemonade and drinks, retail and boutique items, handmade crafts, artisan goods, specialty products and other unique finds. Those interested may register at www.jacksonalabama.org. The first event will be May 1 and feature the Cruise-In. APRIL 30 The...

Thomasville rolled past visiting Hillcrest-Evergreen 12-2 and 13-3 to sweep the Class 3A first-round baseball playoff series on Friday. The Tigers (19-8) will host Providence Christian (11-15) in a second-round series beginning with a doubleheader Friday at 5 p.m. A third game will be Saturday at 11 a.m. if needed. In the opener, Isaac Parten allowed two runs on seven hits with 10 strikeouts in fi...

Trevor Hayes killed his first turkey hunting with his father, Travis Hayes, at Few's Hunting Club. It had an 11-inch beard and 1½-inch spurs. Article Link

No. 8-ranked Orange Beach hammered Jackson 12-0 and 20-1 Friday to sweep the Aggies from the Class 4A baseball playoffs. In the opener, the Makos scored 10 runs in the first inning and never looked back. Starter Lance Moseley took the loss, giving up nine runs on three hits in 2/3 of an inning. Carlos Barientos recorded the lone hit for Jackson, which finished 11-17. In Game 2, Orange Beach again...

Members of the Thomasville High School track team qualified for the state meet with their performances in sectional qualifying on April 25 in Andalusia. Pictured are Angel Johnson and Zion Howard (shot put), Kendra Kidd (long jump and discus), Imani Brothers and Lyric Thompson (each 100 and 200 meters and long jump) and Kirsten Marshall (shot put and discus). The state meet is this weekend at Cull...

• Clarke Prep 7, Southern 0 On April 30, Addie Hicks pitched a three-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts for the No. 4-ranked Gators in the first game of a softball doubleheader sweep at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park. Libby Knight had two hits and four RBIs, including a bases-clearing double in the sixth. Kelsen-Ann Davis, Brooke Brasell and Malli Gates each had two hits. • Clarke Prep 6, Bessemer 1 On Apri...

Thomasville’s softball team improved to 12-7 with wins over Demopolis and Clarke County last week. The Tigers will host the 3A Area 4 tournament on May 4 and open with Wilcox-Central at 10 a.m. • Thomasville 10, Demopolis 1 On April 23, winning pitcher Zion Howard allowed four hits and a run in a complete game and Zakiya Pritchett had two hits and five RBIs, including a three-run home run. Mary Li...

Praise Night in the Park will be held Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at McFadden Park. The event honors Deacon Amos McDaniel Sr. for his faithfulness to New Greater First Baptist Church. The Rev. William Jackson, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Grove Hill, will be the guest speaker. Choirs and groups are asked to present an A and B selection. The program continues Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. For m...

I t is common for congregations to administer opinion surveys occasionally, but I have seen mixed results. Baptist denominational officials report that congregations using surveys while searching for a new pastor often discover members want a 35-year-old with a seminary degree. He is educated, not too old, not too young but just right. A retired minister once told me about his displeasure with a n...

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Thomasville High School’s Students of the Month for April are freshman Landon Johnson, junior Jude Dailey, senior Will Jowers and sophomore Azariah Blackmon, who is not pictured. (Photo by Barry H. Hendrix) Article Link

Twin sisters and Marengo High School seniors Kayla and Kimora Moore-Jones have been accepted into Spelman College in Atlanta. Founded in 1881, Spelman has a reputation for producing some of the most successful African-American women in U.S. history, including Alice Walker, known for her award-winning book and movie “The Color Purple.” The Moore-Jones sisters are the daughters of Dr. Angela Moore-J...

The Clarke County 4-H Pig Squeal returns for its 12th annual show and sale on April 25 in Fulton, bringing together youth exhibitors, families and community buyers for one of the county’s largest hands-on agriculture projects. The event will begin with the show at 11 a.m., followed by an auction expected to start around 1 p.m., according to Clarke County Extension officials. Twenty-two participant...

Kelli Davis (right), English Language Arts Teacher, has been selected as the “Staff Member of the Month” for April 2026 at Thomasville High School. She is pictured with April Bouler, THS Assistant Principal. Article Link