THOMASVILLE — So Happy, partly owned by Thomasville grocery store owner Robbie Norman, finished ninth in the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2. That gave the Super Foods owner an entry in back-to-back Derbys. Coal Battle finished 11th last year. So Happy, who went off at 6-1 odds, earned his Derby spot after a strong run on the road to Churchill Downs. The colt broke his maiden in California, then won the San Vicente Stakes. He finished third in the San Felipe Stakes before capturing the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, one of California’s premier Kentucky Derby prep races. On...

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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. Rollins had a hit and two RBIs, Imani Brothers and Mary Lindsey Drinkard each added a hit and an RBI and Zakiya...

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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 needed. Providence Christian scored its only run off a Thomasville error in the fourth inning but the Tigers responded in the bottom half of the inning on Braydon Bradford’s RBI single to...

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Alabama Power has been named one of the most trustworthy companies in America for 2026, ranking No. 8 in the Energy & Utilities category on Newsweek’s annual list. The survey evaluates 700 companies across 23 industries based on an independent survey of approximately 25,000 Americans who submitted more than 100,000 evaluations as customers, employees and investors. The analysis also factored in online media sentiment. In fact, Newsweek excluded any company tied to major recent scandals or lawsuits connected to trust-related issues. Alabama Power was one of just four Alabama based companies recognized on the 2026 list. The others are: •...

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Mr. James Richard Heathcock Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the embrace of his cherished loved ones. Mr. Heathcock was a devoted, hard-working man whose unwavering love for his family was the very heart of his existence. Born on Oct. 25, 1940, he was one of nine children to John Heathcock and Beulah Heathcock. Mr. Heathcock endured a challenging childhood, yet his determination to forge a brighter future never wavered. Through perseverance and strength, he achieved remarkable success, graduating as valedictorian of his class—a testament to his steadfast dedication....

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The H. Clay Armstrong Masonic Lodge annually hosts a golf tournament and donates part of the proceeds to local agencies. This year, the lodge donated to the Regional Child Advocacy Center, Friends of Alpha Women’s Resource Center, the Clarke County Kingdom Builders and The Arc of Clarke County. Pictured are Anna Sims of the Regional Child Advocacy Center; Bubba Rikard, Bret Wildrick and Thomas Schultz with Kingdom Builders, Diane Pruitt of Alpha Women’s Resource Center and Ashley Davidson of The Arc of Clarke County.

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Community gathers in Thomasville to celebrate inclusion and achievement THOMASVILLE — Cheers and encouragement filled Gates Drive Park April 28 as athletes from across the county gathered for the Clarke County Special Olympics at D.F. Anderson Field. The annual event brought together special athletes, volunteers, supporters, sponsors and community members for a day focused on competition, inclusion and celebration. Opening ceremonies began with Clarke County Sheriff Dewayne Smith carrying the torch alongside Thomasville cheerleaders to officially start the games. “ Every person belongs,” Thomasville Recreation Director Matthew Sparks said. “Special Olympics is more than just scores. It’s a movement built...

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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 threepeat 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. Keeyun and Keegan Chapman are the only two members of the team that played a part in all three titles but newcomers Jamarcus Locke and Victor Darrington helped Jackson finish in 43.88 seconds in extremely windy...

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A couple of years ago, Democratic Party legal groups found a sympathetic federal panel in the Northern District of Alabama, and that court created a new minority Democratic congressional district. That district came into existence a little more than a year ago. The Constitution gives state legislatures the power to draw congressional and legislative districts. For decades, Alabama’s Legislature created districts that yielded six Republicans and one Democrat. Using the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the federal court drew new congressional maps that led to a second Democratic district. That seat is now held by Mobile Democrat Shomari Figures. The state’s delegation...

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I have been watching a lot of YouTube and Facebook lately and the ads drive me crazy. So many of them feel fake and I often wonder if they are AI-generated. There are endless ads about losing weight. You would think everyone would be skinny by now. One minute there is a “Korean gelatin trick” and the next there is another ad explaining why it failed. According to them, it only didn’t work because you bought the wrong one. I once ordered what was advertised as a pair of Clarks shoes from a Facebook ad. When they arrived, they were not...

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