Thomaston News

Hank Sanders surprised many in the state and the district he represents by saying Thursday he will not seek re-election to the state Senate in 2010.

USBanker, a national trade publication, released its annual ranking in the June issue, which became available Wednesday.

OPELIKA -- Five well-known writers, including author Kathryn Tucker Windham and columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson, have been honored by Auburn University's Journalism Advisory Council.

Each year, communities like Jefferson and Thomaston use the barbecue pit as a means of raising money for community projects.

Memories, both new and old, will come together April 25 during the Alabama Black Belt Action Commission's fourth anniversary in Thomaston.

THOMASTON -- This little Marengo County town means a lot to its new may or -- a man who a few months ago swapped his badge for mu nicipal payrolls and water quali ty projects.

The campaign will include more than 2,000 partners in 69 countries. Pilot International has helped to expand the grassroots effort into a global initiative.

Richard Shelby came to the Alabama Rural Heritage Center in Thomaston for a town hall meeting on Saturday.

According to Linden police chief Scott McClure, Eddie Williams of Linden was arrested in Bibb County, where charges are pending.

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will host a Valentine's Day county visit Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. in Thomaston.

The first annual ChillyFest was held Friday and Saturday and deemed a success. Several hundred people turned out for the two-day celebration, which included the Parade of Lights, carnival, chili cookoff, 5K ...