Thomasville is fortunate to enjoy a strong working relationship with our state and federal leaders. Visits to Washington, D.C. are always packed with important discussions about federal issues that directly impact our city and region. Members of the Thomasville City Council and I actively participate in the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), which represents more than 400 cities and towns across the state. I’m honored to serve on its Board of Directors. Last week, we attended the National League of Cities’ Congressional Cities Conference in Washington, where municipal leaders from across the country gathered to address key challenges facing our...

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One in four Alabama women will experience severe intimate-partner violence in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2021, at least 125 people in Alabama lost their lives to domestic violence-related homicides, with 76% of those cases involving firearms. The state ranks among the top five in the nation for women killed by men (2.32 women per 100,000 murdered by male perpetrators). During pandemic lockdowns, calls to domestic violence hotlines in Alabama surged by nearly 30%. Victims were often trapped at home with their abusers, leading to increased incidents of violence and long-lasting emotional and...

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For decades, residents of West Alabama have waited for a highway that would connect them more efficiently to the rest of the state. The project promises to create a four-lane, north-south highway, spanning 74 miles, to connect rural communities to the interstate system. This new route will not only enhance safety and accessibility but also open the door to significant economic opportunities for the region. The project includes the construction of a four-lane divided highway, a maximum speed limit of 65 mph, and 23 new bridges. The project is expected to move a staggering 16 million cubic yards of dirt...

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Someone has said that we don’t remember days; we remember moments. That’s why we celebrate milestones in the lives of those we love. Mary Kristi Dosier has started a unique business that helps anyone create magic and memories much easier! “ Lucy’s Content Creations” designs trendy decor using balloons, banners, cupcakes, cookies and cakes that carry out a central theme. “Anyone planning a party just sends me a theme or an invitation, and I design sets around this,” she said. “I work with all budgets, and I create the effect that they want.” Dosier started with birthday parties for her...

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In Thomasville, Mayor Sheldon Day has spent nearly three decades at the intersection of local governance and national politics, leveraging relationships in Washington, D.C., to bring millions of dollars in federal investments to his community. His political acumen, combined with a deeply rooted understanding of federal policy, has positioned him as an influential voice not just for Thomasville but for neighboring towns in Clarke County. Day’s connection to Washington politics runs deep. Raised in a family with strong ties to the capital, Day spent his childhood visiting D.C. and developing an appreciation for how politics and governance operate on a...

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Forestry has long been a backbone of the economy in Southwest Alabama, with vast forests stretching across the region. According to the Alabama Forestry 2024 report recently presented, In Clarke County, the industry stands out as a powerful force that supports jobs, boosts the local economy, and contributes millions in taxes each year. But how does Clarke County compare to its neighboring counties, like Washington, Monroe, Wilcox, and Marengo? The forestry sector’s role is more than just cutting down trees, it’s about the livelihoods of families, the success of local businesses, and the growth of the region’s economy. Clarke County:...

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Mardie Carpenter (Valedictorian) and Alex Schreiner (Salutatorian) of the Thomasville High School Class of 2025.

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The Top 8 of the Thomasville High School Class of 2025: Mardie Carpenter (Valedictorian); Alex Schreiner (Salutatorian); Isabella Shoemaker (3); Emma Pilkington (4); Walt Anderson (5); Adrian Carstarphen (6); Alyssa Nichols (7); and Shern Collins (8).

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Over the past 10 years, the following question has been posed to me, “Flowers, why in the world does Alabama not have a lottery, and why can’t we receive the revenue from gambling that every one of our surrounding states and almost every state in America thrives on?” Over this past decade, I have spoken to as many as 50 major civic clubs and chamber of commerce banquets. As Alabama’s primary political columnist and commentator, I am considered mainstream conservative, therefore, most of the clubs are Rotary Clubs. These conservative Rotarians and chamber of commerce leaders are primarily mainstream conservative...

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In honor of World Storytelling Day on March 20, 2025, the Thomasville Career Readiness Center, Public Library, and Museum hosted a Thomasville Storytellers event. The event featured sixth grader Jacob Garza, as he hilariously relived his family’s recent Disney vacation. High school senior Anniston Hunt told the story of Arachne. Thomasville graduate, Jakobi Johnson, told a heartwarming personal story about acceptance. Local historian and Thomasville Sports Hall of Fame Director, Charlie Anderson, spoke about the mule stockyard shootout that once took place where the library stands today. The final storyteller of the evening was awardwinning poet and storyteller Randy Hale...

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