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Georgiana storm damage May 2024
Brayden Robertson was 5-months-old when he died at a Demopolis, Alabama, daycare. An employee is now charged with murder. Spire Energy's Montgomery office has a new "mobile training trailer" that aims to help them recruit skilled trade workers. Beauregard storm shelter. Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 12:36 AM UTC. Sunday...
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.
76-year-old dies in crash
A 76-year-old man died Thursday following a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Alabama 183. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the victim was identified as Thomas R. Long, 76, of Uniontown. The crash occurred at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, May 9, on Alabama 183 at the 11 mile marker, which is 11 miles north […] The post 76-year-old dies in crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Whitfield Regional Hospital temporarily closes its Labor and Delivery Unit
DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (WTOK) - One west Alabama hospital is temporarily closing its labor and delivery unit. Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis announced on Monday via Facebook that the primary physician who staffs the labor and delivery unit will be on extended leave until September 1. The hospital said this pause...
Newbern, Alabama’s first Black mayor denied special election in lawsuit over whites locking him out
A man who claims to be a tiny Alabama town’s first Black and rightful mayor, only for the town’s white leaders to conduct a special election to usurp his power, was denied his request for a November special election on Friday. Patrick Braxton, a resident of Newbern, a...
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.
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.
Uniontown man dies in head-on crash in Perry County
PERRY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Uniontown man is dead after a crash on Alabama 183, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Thomas R. Long, 76, was fatally struck in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upcoming Career Advancement Opportunities in West Alabama
There are plenty of opportunities this week for residents in Tuscaloosa to gain employment. The Tuscaloosa Area Career Center wants to make sure people in West Alabama are aware of financial stability, employment opportunities and career development events happening this week. Here's What's On The Agenda. May 14th, Road and...
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.
Randolph Raiders lead 5A State Golf Championships Day One
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Randolph Raiders have direct aim at the 5A State Boys Golf Championship. The Raiders may have Mother Nature to potentially thank on Day two. Randolph, coached by Mike Morris carded a team 323 (+35) to take a two stroke lead into Day Two of play at the Robert Trent Jones Shoals Course.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Marengo County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m. Friday, May 10. The watch includes Marengo, Perry, Lowndes, Autauga, Chilton, Greene and Dallas counties. The main threats are for winds up to 70 mph and large hail. A tornado is also possible. The post Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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