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Alma Jean Kirkham, 85, a homemaker and a former resident of Thomasville, died Dec. 15, 2025 at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. She was born Feb. 26, 1940 in Coffeeville, to Leslie Ott and Dixie McIntyre Ott. She is survived by her so...

For some time now Peggy and I have given our attention to giving stuff away. Evidently the emphasis in that statement lies in the word, “stuff.” “Stuff” can be a noun or a verb, but in this case it is a noun. We are moving soon and we must go f...

Wilson Hall Middle School announces Shirley Bradley has been selected as “Teacher of the Year.” Bradley daily goes above and beyond to inspire students, support colleagues, as well as bring passion, creativity, and heart to her classroom. The s...

Clarke Prep School recently hosted their school science fair. The following students placed in the high school and middle school divisions. The high school first place winners and middle school first and second place winners will advance to the...

Grove Hill - Dec. 2, families across Clarke County gathered at the Grove Hill Senior Building for a festive Parents as Teacher (PAT) Christmas celebration that brought joy, learning, and community spirit to children and parents alike. Children ...

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There is something about the Christmas season that draws our memories to the surface. Stories we haven’t thought about in years suddenly come back with clarity. We sit with family and talk about moments that shaped us, comforted us or carried u...

Recently, I had several of Gov. Kay Ivey’s closest friends and confidantes invite me to visit with them. Over lunch, they asked me: “Do you think Governor Ivey has become a legacy governor?” My response was that she has been an outstanding gove...

Some of my favorite Christmas memories didn’t come in shiny boxes with bows they came on two wheels. I can’t tell you which Christmas it was, or even how old I was, but I can tell you that bikes were a huge part of my childhood. My brother and ...

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This week, I conducted research into the history of another well-known holiday tradition: why do we kiss under mistletoe? Mistletoe can easily be spotted this time of year, hanging from the tops of trees, or it might be a ball of green on bare ...

Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! I do love a Christmas tree! I bought one from Dirt Cheap in its waning days. It is one of those expensive kinds that comes with the lights attached. I must admit, I do like the strands that wind around the...

December’s highlights in the Clarke County School District included receiving 6,000 in grants, mock interviews with JAG students, Jackson winning the Class 4A state football championship and the completion of a plumbing project at Wilson Hall M...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Shomari C. Figures (DAla.) to reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program through 2031. The ESTUARIES Act would extend funding for ...

The proposed West Alabama Corridor, a proposed four-lane highway from Thomasville northward to Moundville, got a major boost last week when the Alabama Department of Finance confirmed the issuance of 0 million in bonds to complete the project, ...

After more than four years of delays, lawsuits and false starts, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted on Dec. 11 to award the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary licenses, clearing the biggest and most pressing roadblock between...

A group of Buddhist monks traveling on foot across the United States passed through Alabama last week as part of a months-long journey promoting peace, compassion and understanding. About two-dozen monks are undertaking a 2,300-mile walk from F...

U.S. Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-Ala.) has been named a cochair of the newly formed bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus, a first-of-its-kind group aimed at addressing issues facing the nation’s trucking industry. Figures will help lead the ...

Years ago it was a heart-warming experience for me to take my wife and sons to visit my childhood home. With some hesitation I knocked on the door. The new owners remembered me and invited us in. We began our tour in the living room, then went ...

Most of the time I have my column written on time but this time I was late. I am thankful they saved me a place in the paper. So here is my Spiritually Speaking for Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is about being aware of our blessings and giving...

Clarke County High School students and teachers supported Spina Bifida Awareness Month in October by wearing yellow. They were able to raise 3 to support the hospital, Children’s of Alabama’s – Spina Bifida Program. The schoolwide project, led ...

Fraudulent warrants are being sent to citizens in an attempt to steal money through deception. The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of this, and are currently investigating the matter. If you or someone you know receives a let...

  "Annie" the musical, will be presented Dec. 2 and 4 at 7 p. m. for the public in the Thomasville Civic Center. A special performance will be for the students of Thomasville City Schools Dec. 1 and 3 at the school. Student tickets are fo...

Clarke-Washington EMC recently hosted its Christmas Card Contest for students in grades 4th-6th. Sarah Turner presented three of Clarke Prep’s creative students and their winning entries. Winners were as follows: Gwen Hare, 4th grade winner; Ma...