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Ivey approves creation of Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Gov. Kay Ivey gave final approval for the creation of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences on Thursday. The initial bill, HB163, passed unanimously in the House in April, and it passed the Senate by of vote of 28 to 3 earlier Thursday. The purpose of the school is to...
Daycare worker still in jail, awaiting preliminary court date
The daycare worker charged with a death of an infant child is still in the Marengo County Jail as of Monday morning. Versa Mae Simmons, 68, who was a worker at the now closed Tender Years Preschool & Nursery, was arrested on March 29 and charged with murder and four counts of aggravated child abuse. […] The post Daycare worker still in jail, awaiting preliminary court date appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Wilcox Co. authorities search for a wanted shootout suspect
Wilcox Co. authorities need your help to find a suspect in a recent shootout — whose wanted for attempted murder. Gone are the days when violent crimes only happened in big cities. Nowadays it can happen anywhere — even in small rural communities — like Camden. Once...
Two seriously injured in Pensacola after SUV crashes into oncoming traffic and overturns
Two people were seriously injured when a motorist crossed into oncoming traffic and hit two other vehicles, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. The collision occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Friday near the intersection of West Fairfield Drive and Peagler Plaza Road. A 42-year-old Pensacola man was traveling...
District Attorney commemorates crime victims in Wilcox Co.
It’s National Crime Victim’s Rights Week — and the 4th Judicial Circuit is commemorating victims all this week. Wilcox County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. is hosting ceremonies in each of the five counties in the 4th Judicial Circuit — commemorating crime victims and survivors. Crime...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile robbery suspect’s crime spree extended from Montgomery County to Wilcox County
ACTION 8 UPDATE: We have an update to a story we told you about earlier this week. Last Saturday night, a Montgomery teenager was robbed at gunpoint and his car was stolen at a gas station on the Eastern Boulevard. Authorities say the suspect has been captured, but not before he committed another robbery and shot up a house in Wilcox County.
Starting to settle in
I’ve been living here in West Alabama for more than a month now, and I feel like I’m starting to get settled in. I know I have not had the opportunity to meet everyone yet, but everyone I have come across has been so friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my first opportunity to experience Rooster […] The post Starting to settle in appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Parents speak out about son who died at Demopolis day care
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (WSFA) - With a laugh that would put a smile on anyone’s face, Brayden Paul Robertson was full of life and love. “The brightest smile, the prettiest smile and his laugh. He had this little squeal when he laughed and it was my absolute favorite,” said Brayden’s mother, Taylor.
We must ensure this never happens again
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the news has broken over the past few weeks regarding the Tender Years Preschool & Nursery closure, it has been heartbreaking for the whole community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family who lost their child on March 25 at the daycare...
Nominations extended for Best of Marengo
The Demopolis Times has extended the nomination period for The Best of Marengo until Tuesday, April 30. Publisher Brent Maze said they are asking local readers and businesses to submit their nominations for the 100 categories to help determine who will appear on the ballots for the annual contest. “The Best of Marengo is one […] The post Nominations extended for Best of Marengo appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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