Chuck Jenkins harvested a five-point buck on Saturday, Nov. 29, during a crisp fall hunt in Wilcox County, capping off a morning that had started out slow but ended with a clean shot.

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Some areas of Gates Drive Park in Thomasville will be closed until further notice as the city moves forward with major renovations, Mayor Sheldon Day announced. The project includes the replacement of the park’s 40-year-old restroom and concessions building, which Day said is no longer adequate for current needs. The new facility will be significantly larger and designed to better support park visitors and athletic events. In addition to the new building, the upgrades will bring LED lighting to each ballfield throughout the park and along the walking trail. New LED lights will also be installed at the Thomasville High’s...

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We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics. There was no way it was going to be a “yawner” with openings in the constitutional offices of governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, agriculture commissioner and state auditor. The 2026 election year began on May 19, when campaign fundraising could begin. Our elections will be May 19, 2026. Our Republican primary that day, and subsequent runoffs four weeks later, will be our election for all statewide offices. Winning the Republican primary for state office is tantamount to...

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The Pine Hill Mission is committed to uplifting families throughout the community, especially during the holiday season. As part of their annual Christmas Outreach Program, they are pleased to announce they are accepting a final round of applications from families in need of assistance for Christmas 2025. At this time, they are able to accept 50 additional applications to ensure more children and families experience a joyful and supported holiday season. Eligible families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The final day to submit an application is Tuesday, Dec. 2. After this deadline, no additional applications can be...

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Spencer Chapel AME Church will host Brothers and Sisters in Christ Day Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. The guest speakers will be the Minister Audria Bonner, of Higher Heights Church of God Apostolic Inc. of Monroeville and Elder James Trotter, associate minister of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church of Mount Vernon. The Rev. LaDarrell D. Thames is the senior pastor. The church is located at 718 NE Main Street in Fulton. The Community Choir will present “Celebrating Jesus” Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at Sandflat Methodist Protestant Church. Singers and musicians from 18 different churches have joined together to...

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Devonte Tucker had 30 points and 19 rebounds to lead Marengo County to a 73-70 win over A.L. Johnson in Thomaston on Nov. 28. Jordan Moore added 22 points for the Panthers (1-3). Marengo’s girls fell to Johnson 36-34, although Kirsten Blanco had 27 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals for the Panthers (3-1). Marengo hosts Breakthrough Charter School on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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State officials traveled to Clarke County on Nov. 18 to see the work being done to build tiny homes by JAG (Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates) students at Jackson and Clarke County high schools. JAG students from both schools led tours of their in-progress tiny homes, showcasing months of hands-on work to Assistant State Superintendent Dodd Hawthorne, statewide JAG Director Craig Collins, AARP representatives and Clarke County Schools Superintendent Ashlie Flowers. The tiny home project is part of a growing partnership between JAG programs and community organizations to blend skill building with community service. At CCHS, the JAG instructor is Mary...

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Thomasville High School has launched a new Career Connect initiative aimed at giving students meaningful exposure to a wide range of career paths through small-group conversations with professionals. The program is designed to help students learn directly from people working in various fields. While many THS students plan to pursue college after graduation, school leaders said a significant number intend to enter the workforce immediately. Career Connect was created to ensure all students receive the information and guidance they need to fully understand the opportunities available to them. On Nov. 18, the first session featured Robby Huggins, a project manager...

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Friday afternoon, my precious husband invited me on a ride in his newly repaired cab boat. We launched at the Silver Creek landing and ran the Alabama to north of the trestle. As we headed back to the launch, but were closer to the Peach Tree landing than Silver Creek, the motor lost power. Before proceeding, it must be said that Randy is a very laid-back individual. I, on the other hand, am not. I am very much like my father who has backup plans B-Z, and has very meticulously quadruple checked everything prior to departure. When things don’t go...

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Sweetwater recently announced Leigh Griffith, as 2025– 2026 SWHS Teacher of the Year! She pours her heart into Sweet Water High School. She is devoted to her students, steady in her leadership and willing to step into roles far beyond the classroom— quietly keeping so many gears turning behind the scenes. Her dedication shapes the school in more ways than most ever see. The school is thankful for her commitment, her consistency and her care for the kids and community. Griffith teaches 8th, 10th and 12th grade social studies at Sweet Water High School. This is her 22nd year in...

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