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York West End Junior High School chosen for Adopt-A-School program
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - One Tuscaloosa-based business advocacy organization and a power company are working together to help one Sumter County school enhance its educational experience. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has a program called Adopt-A-School where businesses, organizations, or even fraternities and sororities partner with schools as...
Severe storms possible Thursday in Marengo County
Demopolis and Marengo County could see a round of severe weather Thursday, May 9, as a cold front is expected to push through Alabama by Friday afternoon. Matt Grantham, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Birmingham, said a line of severe storms will be pushing through the state overnight Wednesday, May 8, through Thursday […] The post Severe storms possible Thursday in Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Truck damages Dollar General
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A person driving a dark colored Nissan pickup truck accidentally ran into the side of the Dollar General in Toomsuba while parking on Sunday. Lauderdale County Sheriff’s deputies were able to assist in the accident. However, due to the damage, Dollar General had to close...
Demopolis will get health care high school
Alabama is embarking on an innovative journey as it embraces training high school students to focus on the health care industry. By the fall of 2026, the Alabama School of Healthcare Science will open to high school students from ninth and 10th grade who are interested in focusing on a broad range of health care […] The post Demopolis will get health care high school appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Team of the Week: Southeast Lauderdale Baseball
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - This week’s Total Pain Care Team of the Week is the Southeast Lauderdale Baseball Team!. This team has been on a roll as of late, as they continue to win in the playoffs, and they can hit, pitch, and catch with the best of them.
Leadership Lauderdale 2024 graduation ceremony
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation held a graduation ceremony for the 2024 Leadership Lauderdale participants this morning at the Riley Center. This program prepares and connects leaders in our community by creating service and outreach projects as well as focusing on personal growth and development. Participants...
West Greene baseball celebrates first ever district championship
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Just three seasons ago, West Greene baseball won only three games in the entire year - but if you fast forward to Tuesday night, that can all be forgotten. Following a 20-win season, the Buffaloes found themselves in the District 1-AA championship game after entering...
Coleman Center for the Arts set to host Shop and Sip event in York
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - If you are looking for something fun to do in west Alabama this weekend, we have just the event for you!. In Sumter County, the Coleman Center for the Arts is hosting its Shop and Sip plus Open Mic event in York on Saturday. This Saturday’s...
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