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Demopolis Police Department arrest report for April 2024
The following are arrests logged by the Demopolis Police Department during the month of April. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Beverly Thrasher, 72, Monday, April 1, 2024, West Jackson Street & Canal Bridge, appear in public place under influence alcohol, narcotics or other substance Jimmy L. Willimas, […] The post Demopolis Police Department arrest report for April 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Update: Flood warning issued for Marengo County Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood warning at 11:40 a.m. on Friday in effect until 1:30 p.m. for Marengo County. The weather service adds, "Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues for Marengo county." "Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone...
Boats go through lock for first time in four months
Boats were seen going through the Demopolis lock and dam on the Black Warrior River on Thursday. Photos submitted by Mike Cork showed a barge going through the lock around 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon through the newly repaired lock and dam. He believes this was the first time he’s seen boats going through the access […] The post Boats go through lock for first time in four months appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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