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Marengo County Hiring Event set for Thursday
The Demopolis Career Center is partnering with West Alabama Works in the Marengo County Hiring Event. Employers will include, Skilled Trades of West Alabama, Premiere Service Company Inc, Whitfield Regional Hospital, the Alabama Department of Corrections, WestRock Eutaw, West Alabama Mental Health Center, GD Copper USA and the Alabama Public Health Department. Jobseekers are asked […] The post Marengo County Hiring Event set for Thursday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
MONDAY UPDATE: Routine June Forecast
Good Morning! Early this morning, well before Dawn, a front is stretched across central Alabama from Demopolis to Alex City, sliding southward. The front should reach the coast by lunchtime. There’s a risk of scattered showers and a few thunderstorms near and even behind the front. It’s a pretty standard forecaster after today. Rain chance 20% or less each day. Lots of sunshine Tuesday through Friday. Upper 80’s Tuesday. Lower 90’s Wednesday. Mid 90’s Thursday and Friday. Over the weekend, it appears we’ll be watching potential tropical activity in the Gulf. Right now, it appears this activity will be confined to the western Gulf. Here’s my brief forecast Discussion.
Why an Alabama university is freezing tuition for seventh consecutive year
The University of West Alabama will freeze tuition for the 2024-25 school year, marking the seventh year in a row that the college has kept rates flat. UWA’s Board of Trustees approved the proposal at its June quarterly meeting. Yearly tuition rates will remain at $9,100 for in-state students and at $18,200 for out-of-state students.
Mizzou lands second commitment in two days, this one from Alabama prep safety
Missouri football has landed its second high school recruit in as many days. The Tigers earned a commitment from three-star safety Dyllon Williams, he announced via social media Tuesday. Missouri landing the Demopolis, Alabama, prospect comes as a bit of a surprise, as he was heavily rumored to be headed...
Arlington’s 400,000 reasons to remember – a wake-up call for the nation | PERRY O. HOOPER JR.
Recently, Arlington National Cemetery was transformed into a solemn gathering place where the true cost of freedom is deeply felt and profoundly honored. Thousands of visitors, from grieving families to grateful citizens, converge upon this hallowed ground to pay tribute to the over 400,000 American heroes who rest here. This is highlighted by the somber laying of the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier on Memorial Day. The rolling green hills, adorned with rows of white marble headstones, serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women. As flags flutter in the breeze the annual observance at Arlington stands as a most powerful testament to the enduring spirit of patriotism and the unwavering gratitude, we owe to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's freedom.
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Choctaw and Clarke counties Wednesday evening
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Choctaw and Clarke counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3...
$53,743 in grants given to local agencies
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is celebrating the impact of its 2024 combined Community Grants and Arts Grants cycle in Marengo County and across all 12 counties it serves in the Alabama Black Belt region. Community-based organizations from Marengo, Bullock, Greene, Lowndes, Choctaw, Macon, Sumter, Perry, Pickens, Hale, Dallas and Wilcox Counties applied for […] The post $53,743 in grants given to local agencies appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Bibb, Dallas, Marengo, Perry Co. Until 8:15 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. At 717 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Moundville to near Newbern to 6 miles east of Magnolia, moving northeast at 45 mph. **Hazard:** 60 mph wind gusts. **Source:**...
Dr. Ken Tucker retiring as President of UWA, national search underway
LIVINGSTON, Ala. (WTOK) - The University of West Alabama is beginning a national search for a new President. Dr. Ken Tucker announced he’ll be retiring as the university’s 12th President. The university says there’s no timetable set for his retirement. Dr. Tucker was a lifelong resident of...
Whitfield Regional Hospital expands emergency department
Whitfield Regional Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its newly expanded emergency room. Shelley S. Wood, director of marketing and public relations, said the 2,400-square-foot expansion also included a complete renovation of the whole department. It not only added a new, welcoming waiting area for patients and families, but it also expanded the number of […] The post Whitfield Regional Hospital expands emergency department appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Hunting retreat in Linden for sale for $11.9 million
If you’ve always wanted to own a multimillion-dollar hunting lodge and its surroundings, now may be your chance. Soggy Bottom, a hunting retreat, is on the market for $11.9 million in Marengo County. The 1,224-acre property is located in the Black Belt just a few miles south of Linden....
Demopolis 12U softball team wins pre-area tournament
The Demopolis 12U softball team recently won the Pre Area 1 South Central Tournament. Team members include Anna Claire Quarles (22), Emily Parten (12), Carlina Dunklin (00), Hadley Smith (8), Sadie Jordan (23), Emmalyn Washburn (20), Aubrey Etheridge (21), Ruby Edmonds (5), Kaliyah Cunningham (42), Kendall Gandy (13), Anne Sutton Beard (11) and Ansley Basinger […] The post Demopolis 12U softball team wins pre-area tournament appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Big Gobbler Photo Contest winners receive Demopolis-based prize
On the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey season, brothers Declan and Logan Warrick hit the woods with their dad and cousin. The group spooked a group of turkeys early in the morning and then made a short drive to a family property in rural Crenshaw County, where they spotted another group of birds. The […] The post Big Gobbler Photo Contest winners receive Demopolis-based prize appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Two men charged with breaking into Dollar General in Montgomery
Two men have been charged with breaking into a Dollar General store in Montgomery. Court records show the break-in happened Sunday at around 4:10AM at the Dollar General at 2749 Lower Wetumpka Road. According to court records, 20-year-old Deontay James White of Montgomery and 55-year-old Alonzo Elliott Anderson of Uniontown...
Poellnitz joins Demopolis Times staff
The Demopolis Times is proud to announce that PJ Poellnitz has been named multimedia marketing consultant. Poellnitz is no stranger to Demopolis. The son of Wendy and Phillip Poellnitz of Linden, Poellnitz is a native of Marengo County and a 2002 graduate of Demopolis Academy. After attending the University of Alabama, he moved to Atlanta […] The post Poellnitz joins Demopolis Times staff appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Butler United FC opens youth soccer registration
Butler United Football Club (FC) has announced that youth soccer sign-ups are now open for children aged 7 and up. The club, in its third year, is dedicated to making competitive soccer accessible to local youth. Club President Brandon Slagley highlighted the club’s mission to reduce financial barriers for families. “We started this primarily to […] The post Butler United FC opens youth soccer registration appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
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