Sheldon Day

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized the transition of the current Thomasville Airport in Thomasville, Alabama, into a new regional airport for residents across the southwest region of Alabama. The current local Thomasville airport will officially become the Southwest Alabama Regional Airport. “The recent growth and … Continued

Tallassee Mayor John Hammock has endorsed Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. Hammock released a video statement in which he expresses his support for Byrne. Hammock said in his endorsement video: “Hi, I’m John Hammock, I’m the Mayor of Tallassee, Alabama. In the upcoming U.S. Senate election, … Continued

GD Copper USA announced plans today to invest $3.5 million in its Alabama precision copper products manufacturing facility, expected to create between 30 and 40 new jobs in Wilcox County. GD Copper USA operates a $100 million plant in the Thomasville/West Wilcox Industrial Park. The new jobs will push total employment at the Alabama facility … Continued

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that The Westervelt Company is expanding in Clarke County. A new lumber mill will be constructed in Thomasville, the second sawmill for the 134-year old company based in Tuscaloosa. “The Westervelt Company has long played a prominent role in Alabama’s booming lumber industry and has done so while promoting good environmental … Continued

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 22, 2017, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., reported that the City of Thomasville will benefit from a $1.26 million Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant to help establish a new career readiness center in the downtown area. Shelby said, “Many rural areas lack the basic career resources that … Continued