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Superintendent job to be posted Nov. 1
The Demopolis City School District will open an application period for school superintendent candidates beginning Nov 1. School board chairman Harris Hurst announced at Monday’s meeting that the school board is developing a job description with the help of board attorney Alex Braswell. The application period will stay open for just over a month, closing […] The post Superintendent job to be posted Nov. 1 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Church News for Oct. 23
By Melonee Coats Canal Heights Church of Christ will have a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. There will be candy, Christian fellowship, games and a chili/soup cook-off complete with an engraved spoon to the winning team. Don’t forget your costumes. Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Gallion will celebrate its 157th church […] The post Church News for Oct. 23 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Community Calendar for Oct. 23
Halloween Decorations Contest The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Halloween/Fall Yard of the Month contest next month. Judging will be based on Creativity: Unique themes and decorations; Curb Appeal: Overall attractiveness from the street; Seasonal Spirit: Embracing autumn and Halloween vibes; Effort: Visible time and care put into the yard; and Community […] The post Community Calendar for Oct. 23 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Old school not rezoned by Demopolis City Council
By James Phillips The future of the old school in Demopolis is still in question after Thursday’s city council meeting, but one question answered is that the property will not be rezoned and transformed into apartments. An ordinance to rezone the property on 601 South Main failed to pass after a 3-3 vote. Voting in […] The post Old school not rezoned by Demopolis City Council appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Wideman, Parten, Smith, Drinkard win COTR pageants
The Christmas on the River pageants were held last week at the Demopolis Civic Center. Kicking off the week long of pageants was the Miss Christmas on the River pageant. The 2024 Miss Christmas on the River is Emery Wideman. Other winners were Miss Congeniality Emma Ryan Edmonds, first alternate Kni’Aamora Taylor, second alternate Arri […] The post Wideman, Parten, Smith, Drinkard win COTR pageants appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Community Calendar for Oct. 16, 2024
Free Medicare Counseling The Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission will have a free Medicare counseling event during open enrollment for the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9-11 a.m. at West Alabama Senior Center, 500 E. Washington St. Demopolis. For more information, contact Sherri Bush, SHIP Coordinator by phone at 334-682-5206 or by […] The post Community Calendar for Oct. 16, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Church news for Oct. 16, 2024
The following local church and religious events are coming up: Friendship Baptist Church of Demopolis, where the Rev. Patrick Simmons is the pastor, invites you to fellowship in the first Youth Day Program on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Joe Webb will be the guest speaker. He is from New Generation Church […] The post Church news for Oct. 16, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Rural Health Medical Program receives $600k to offer mental health care
The Rural Health Medical Program based in Selma received $600,000 Thursday to expand its mental health care services for its six-county area including Marengo County. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, helped secure the funding for this area. The funding will expand the program’s […] The post Rural Health Medical Program receives $600k to offer mental health care appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UWA coach to be inducted into alma mater’s hall of fame
Tiffany Morton, head coach of the University of West Alabama women’s basketball team, is headed to the Hall of Fame at her alma mater. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics selected Morton to be a part of the 59th Hall of Fame Class. A native of Beliot, Wisconsin, Morton was an All-American center […] The post UWA coach to be inducted into alma mater’s hall of fame appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sen. Katie Britt visits with MMI cadets
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Montgomery, was the distinguished speaker for the Marion Military Institutes’s Anthony J. Rane Center for Leadership Wednesday. Speaking in MMI’s historic Chapel, Britt shared her journey to win the 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate race. She encouraged the audience to stand firm in their own convictions. “Do not let what other people […] The post Sen. Katie Britt visits with MMI cadets appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council tables Old School rezoning vote
By James Phillips After a public hearing on Thursday at which residents expressed their concerns over a proposal to rezone the property known as “the Old School,” the Demopolis City Council voted to table a decision on the matter, which could come back up for a vote as early as the Thursday, Oct. 17 council […] The post Demopolis City Council tables Old School rezoning vote appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden gets $650k grant for new water well
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $650,000 grant to help the city of Linden restabilize its water system and avert costly overruns. The city will use the Community Development Block Grant to construct a new water well, after another main well began declining water production. As a result, the city’s utilities board had to purchase […] The post Linden gets $650k grant for new water well appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Law firm named top business of the month
Manley, Traeger, Perry, Stapp & Compton was named the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. They are a full-service law firm serving clients in West Alabama and Mississippi. They are located at 111 South Walnut Avenue in Demopolis. For more more information, contact the firm at 334-289-1384. The post Law firm named top business of the month appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Warren chosen as trustees president for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) took another significant step forward last week when the Board of Trustees held its inaugural meeting, choosing longtime state healthcare leader Mike Warren as its first president. Warren is one of eight appointees made by Gov. Kay Ivey to the 20-member board, and represents U.S. Congressional District 7, […] The post Warren chosen as trustees president for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
BSBS Foundation pledges support to ASHS
The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) has pledged major ongoing funding for the launch of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), an innovative public specialty high school scheduled to open in fall 2026. “We’re honored to partner with this leader in healthcare to fulfill our mission, and we’re […] The post BSBS Foundation pledges support to ASHS appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
DHS student council participates in Renew Our Rivers cleanup
The Demopolis High School Student Council along with the help of some Beta members participated in Renew our Rivers recently. They partnered with Alabama Power and cleaned up from Jackson Street to the River Landing down Commissioner and Main Street. The found some very interesting items during the cleanup. The post DHS student council participates in Renew Our Rivers cleanup appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sample ballots available for election
Sample ballots are now available for the upcoming Nov. 5 general election in Marengo County. The ballots are available electronically at the Alabama Secretary of State’s website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they […] The post Sample ballots available for election appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Man dies in Marengo County crash
A Dixons Mills man died in a single-vehicle crash on Marengo County Road 6 Wednesday afternoon. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified the victim as Lonnie O. Dixon, 65, of Dixons Mills. He was driving a 2018 Jeep Cherokee at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, on Marengo County Road 6 when his vehicle left the […] The post Man dies in Marengo County crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Crash shuts down lane on US 80 in Marengo County
A two-vehicle crash involving commercial vehicles occurred at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, and has caused a lane closure. The westbound lane of U.S. 80 near the 50 mile marker in Marengo County is currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway […] The post Crash shuts down lane on US 80 in Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Francine cancels homecoming parade, bonfire
Demopolis High School has announced that it has canceled the homecoming parade and bonfire scheduled for Thursday night due to the threat of inclement weather associated with Hurricane Francine. However, the homecoming game is still on for Friday night against the Montevallo Bulldogs. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The school issued the following statement: Due […] The post Francine cancels homecoming parade, bonfire appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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