Live Last read · last published · next check
THOMASVILLE — Sawyer Knight’s weeklong streaming fundraiser continued Monday with a creative challenge that brought a little Bob Ross flair and Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day taking a pie in his face. Participants gathered at Kingdom Grounds Coffee Shop, where three competitors attempted to recreate a Bob Ross painting during Knight’s seven-day streaming series of games, challenges and performances…
Two Choctaw County residents face drug charges after officers seized narcotics, a pipe and a handgun during a traffic search, authorities said. James Calvin Manley, 52, and Crystal Griffith, 46, both of Pennington, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers. Officers searched the pair’s…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, following allegations the financial technology firm misled users about safety and failed to protect them from widespread fraud. Alabama will receive $595,421 as its share of the agreement, Marshall announced on Aug. 13. The settlement addresses claims that Block…
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Charles “Little Buddy” Beverley on Jan. 2, 2023, according to the Wilcox County Sheriff ’s Office. To report information, call the WCSO at (334) 706-2353. For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at (334) […] The post Reward…
Clarke County native and FOX10 anchor Shelby Myers will deliver the keynote address at the United Way of Southwest Alabama’s 2026 Clarke County annual meeting and awards luncheon on Sept. 10. The free event will be held at the Grove Hill Senior Center, located at 113 Clark Street. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the program will begin at […] The post Myers speaks at United Way luncheon first…
The Thomasville Public Library’s 2026 Summer Library Program, which closed in July, featured various events, activities, and chances to win prizes for children and adults. The dinosaur-themed summer program, titled “Unearth A Story,” gave attendees the opportunity to explore new ways to fall in love with reading and their local library. For nine weeks, children read for prizes, listened to […] The…
The 2026 halftime show of the Thomasville High School Mighty Tiger Marching band will feature a tribute to boy bands of the 1990s, particularly the Backstreet Boys. Fans will see the complete show likely after a few weeks of the regular season, THS band director James Boyett said. The marching band had a successful camp in late July and the […] The post THS band sets 90s theme for 2026 season…
Demopolis police are seeking information on a cold case from December 2017 involving the murder of Shannon Sharell Steele. Steele, 29, was found shot to death in an apartment on Queensbury Lane in Demopolis. An officer arrived at the apartment to serve papers on someone but was greeted by a toddler who informed him someone had killed his mother. Steele […] The post Unsolved murder remains under…
Renee Smith of Clarke County has been named as an Alabama 4-H Volunteer of the Year for southwest Alabama. The other selected volunteers included Dwight McCay of Lawrence County, Renee Adams of Marshall County, Jan Beavers of Tuscaloosa County, Fran Johnston of Autauga County and Jenny Foster of Crenshaw. Volunteers support the development of local youth in the 4-H program […] The post Alabama 4-H…
The Grove Hill Rural Emergency Hospital is encouraging individuals and businesses to support local healthcare through Alabama’s Rural Hospital Investment Tax Credit Program. The program allows eligible donors to receive a dollar for-dollar Alabama income tax credit for qualifying contributions to participating rural hospitals, including the Grove Hill facility. The contribution cap for each…
