Eldaree West Fendley, 84, of Greenwood, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. Eldaree was born on Dec. 25, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Fendley; parents, Wiley B. West and Myrtle Walker West; sisters, Jerelene West Wilkinson and Shealor West Hardcastle; daughter, Alva Fendley Monk. She is survived by her children, Glen Fendley and Melva Leventhal; grandchildren, Savannah Fendley, Rose Leventhal, Joseph Fendley, Christopher Monk and Jamie Nicole Monk; great-grandchildren, Addison Moore, Kaylin Monk, Brooklyn Monk and Steven Tutton. She spent over 60 years as a respected trucking company owner. She loved spending time...

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Not too long ago, my husband and I were running errands in Thomasville. Our last stop was Tractor Supply. He stayed in the car while I ran in the store. As I walked out, I saw that my car’s twin had joined him in the parking lot. It always excites me to see “fun vehicles,” especially V8 Mustangs. Both cars were late model black Ford Mustang GT 5.0s with the performance package. An easy way to identify these cars is by the stock high spoiler. The other driver parked perfectly beside me, making a Kodak moment, for sure. I was...

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Those of us who follow Alabama politics had been awaiting late May like kids waiting for Santa Claus at Christmas. We knew May 19 would be the golden opening date for candidates to begin making their announcements for governor and other statewide constitutional offices. Why? Because the law stipulates that candidates can begin raising campaign dollars exactly one year prior to the primary election, which is set for May 19, 2026. The gubernatorial and the U.S. Senate races will take up all the oxygen and excitement. However, the powers that be in Montgomery – big special interests and big lobbyists...

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Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments. As a result, here are six reasons why you should make your mental health an important priority in your life. 1. Your situation will improve if you get help: Your anxieties and fears can be challenging to manage and more than likely you will need some...

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Alabama’s newest area code, 483, will be added as an overlay to the existing 334 area code for much of central and southeast Alabama by the third quarter of 2026. Cities such as Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, and Selma will be included in the switch. The Alabama Public Service Commission, which approved the new area code in 2024, introduced 483 to ensure sufficient phone numbers would be available for the region. The 483 area code will be for all new landline and wireless services and connections. The addition was for the North American Numbering Plan Administrator’s (NANPA) Numbering Resources Utilization Forecast....

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David Bagwell, a retired attorney and history enthusiast presented a program to the Clarke County Historical Society on two train robbers – Rube Burrow and Railroad Bill who were notorious in South Alabama. Burrow began robbing trains in Texas and from there made his way to Alabama. He was captured in Marengo County, where he tried to escape from jail and died in a shootout. Railroad Bill was from Florida but started robbing trains in Escambia County in the town of Teaspoon. Williams Station killed Railroad Bill in a shootout in what is now known as Atmore. The historical society...

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Opal Dixon McVay was born Sept. 27, 1934 in Dickinson, at the home of her parents, the late Bobbie Lee Gates and Inez Gates. Opal passed away June 25, 2025 in Mobile, in the presence of her adoring family. During that span of 90 years, she became a big part of many people’s lives. After graduating from Clarke County High School, Opal moved to Mobile in 1952, and attended business classes and modeling school. She worked in the medical field for decades. She was active in her Pierrettes and her husband's Crewe of Columbus mystic societies. She was always ready...

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Thomasville 12U All-Stars 2025 are, in no particular order, Hunter, Jason, C.J, Kam, Aydin, Parker, Tribble, Tyson, Lucca, Delton, Trenston and Markeyvian. Thomasville 12U All-Stars extends deep appreciation for all donors, sponsors and supporters who helped them make the journey to the State Championship possible. The team won the title of the 2025 12U All-State State Champions. The team will now look ahead to traveling to West Monroe, La., for the Southwest Regionals Tournament. To make this trip a reality, the team will need ongoing support and donations from the community. The community’s continued generosity will help cover travel expenses,...

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