Thomaston NewsLocal news for Thomaston, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.RURAL Realities- February 23, 2008 "A lot of people came seeking the prescription assistance programs, but then they would learn about the other things we offer" The Black Belt is a region historically remembered for its rich soil and its rural culture that has produced such phenomenons as the Gee's Bend quilters, Thomaston barbeque and countless contributions to the ... via Demopolis Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/thomaston-al/2008/02/rural-realities?fromrss=1 Magazine touts Black Belt region- February 21, 2008 "Once people spend time in the Black Belt, they find out that its heritage is as rich as the land" It took three years and $100,000 to produce, but state officials feel a new magazine will return that amount many times over in the most economically depressed section of Alabama. via Montgomery Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/thomaston-al/2008/02/magazine-touts-black-belt-region?fromrss=1 - Steel Magnolias' directors return to Thomaston- February 2, 2008 "You might know these people, live next door to them, be related to them, or you may even be one of them yourself" They had huge success bringing to life M'Lynn, Truvy, Ouiser, Annelle, Clairee and Shelby for two summers. via Demopolis Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/thomaston-al/2008/02/steel-magnolias-directors-return-to-thomast... |