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Demopolis Lock and Dam to reopen within weeks, Corps of Engineers says
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (WSFA) - Demopolis Lock is set to reopen months after its forced closure, according to Lt. General Scott A. Spellmon, Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. On Wednesday, in response to questions from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., Lt. Gen. Spellmon confirmed repairs to the...
Church News for May 15, 2024
By Melonee Coates Here are this week’s church events in the Marengo County area: The Livingston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will have its second annual women’s empowerment brunch on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Pop Start for the Arts in York. […] The post Church News for May 15, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Community Calendar for May 15, 2024
Farmer’s Market The Demopolis Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon downtown in Public Square. School Fest 2024 Westside Elementary School will have its SchoolFest 2024 Friday, May 17. Admissions for students is $15 and includes access to 1 inflatable bouncer, two inflatable slides, temporary tattoos, sidewalk chalk drawing, bubbles, games […] The post Community Calendar for May 15, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Aurora Borealis shows out in Marengo County
Residents from all around Marengo County got a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night for the first time in their lives without having to leave their homes. A stronger than expected solar storm allowed the Aurora Borealis to be seen as far South as the Alabama Gulf Coast. People looked to the […] The post Aurora Borealis shows out in Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
BCBS provides funding for West Alabama student scholarships
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to expand its medical scholarship program to further address health disparities, particularly in rural and underserved areas of our state. Blue Cross started its medical scholarship program in 2016 which has been renewed and expanded for 2024. These scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable […] The post BCBS provides funding for West Alabama student scholarships appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Alabama hospital to temporarily close labor and delivery unit
The labor and delivery unit at Demopolis, Ala.-based Whitfield Regional Hospital will pause until Sept. 1 following its primary provider taking extended leave with no other providers readily available to provide 24/7 service to the unit. Patients with pregnancy or obstetric care emergency medical conditions at the hospital will receive...
Wildcats end historic baseball season at semi-finals in Sweet Water
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florala came up short to Sweet Water in three games, 3-2, 13-1, and 7-3, in the semi-final round of the 1A state baseball playoffs on Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9. The Wildcats recorded their best season in school history and finished with...
Landon Shumate pitches No. 2 Sumiton Christian past Sweet Water in 1A opener
Second-ranked Sumiton Christian is one win away from its second state baseball title. The Eagles scored all three of their runs in the third inning and Landon Shumate made them stand up for a 3-2 victory over No. 9 Sweet Water in the opening game of the Class 1A championship series at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park on Tuesday.
Sweet Water advances to State Title Series
The Sweet Water High School baseball team has faced elimination four times in the Class 1A playoffs, and four times, the Bulldogs have found ways to win. The semifinals were no different, as Sweet Water rallied from a 3-2 loss in game 1 against Florala to win 13-1 and 7-3 to close out the series […] The post Sweet Water advances to State Title Series appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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