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Whitfield Regional Hospital expands emergency department
Whitfield Regional Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its newly expanded emergency room. Shelley S. Wood, director of marketing and public relations, said the 2,400-square-foot expansion also included a complete renovation of the whole department. It not only added a new, welcoming waiting area for patients and families, but it also expanded the number of […] The post Whitfield Regional Hospital expands emergency department appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marion residents speak out about water and sewage issues
Ongoing water problems in the city of Marion have some residents there demanding answers from their city leaders. Residents are getting fed up with how long it’s taking for the city’s water and sewer issues to get fixed. The city has received $3.7 million dollars in grants to...
Demopolis City Council to meet on Thursday
The Demopolis City Council will meet on Thursday, June 6, at 5:15 p.m.. Here is the preliminary agenda for the meeting: Downloadable agenda: Demopolis City Council Agenda Demopolis City Council Agenda June 6, 2024 Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes –May 23, 2024 Announcements Reports from […] The post Demopolis City Council to meet on Thursday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Poellnitz joins Demopolis Times staff
The Demopolis Times is proud to announce that PJ Poellnitz has been named multimedia marketing consultant. Poellnitz is no stranger to Demopolis. The son of Wendy and Phillip Poellnitz of Linden, Poellnitz is a native of Marengo County and a 2002 graduate of Demopolis Academy. After attending the University of Alabama, he moved to Atlanta […] The post Poellnitz joins Demopolis Times staff appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Youth Police Academy set or June 18-21
Up to 20 local children will get to experience the Demopolis Police Department’s Youth Police Academy later this month. Police Chief Rex Flowers said the students participating in the camp will get a chance to learn from police officers and to see some of what law enforcement does during a typical day. Flowers hopes that […] The post Youth Police Academy set or June 18-21 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Hunting retreat in Linden for sale for $11.9 million
If you’ve always wanted to own a multimillion-dollar hunting lodge and its surroundings, now may be your chance. Soggy Bottom, a hunting retreat, is on the market for $11.9 million in Marengo County. The 1,224-acre property is located in the Black Belt just a few miles south of Linden....
Alabama Storms Weaken a Tad; Storm Near Houston, MS Will Impact Marion and Franklin
Storm southeast of Ashville is storm of the moment in Alabama. Storm in Pickens is strong. But the strongest storm of all is in NE Mississippi near Mantchathie. It will move toward Franklin and Marion counties in Alabama. Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather. About the Author (Author Profile)
Military Salute: The Week of June 1
Peterson Bryce Peterson of Marietta, a graduate of Alan C Pope High School, was named to the President’s list for the spring 2024 semester at the Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama. Foster Chief Petty Officer Kristian-Kandria Foster of Atlanta is serving with Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One in support of Commander, Task Force 75...
‘My hope is he will accept Christ as his Lord and Savior’: Alberta pastor forgives son’s killer
ALBERTA, Ala. (WBRC) - On May 22, 2024, a Tuscaloosa County pastor stood in a Mississippi courtroom to witness the sentencing of his son’s killer. Officer Kennis Croom was a Meridian, Miss. police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty while answering a domestic call on his day off back in June 2022.
Mobile District reopens Demopolis Lock
MOBILE, Ala. – Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, have been working around the clock since January 16 to fix the Demopolis Lock in Demopolis, Alabama. The lock has been closed since a large portion of the upper miter sill broke off. That hard work...
Miller named new DHS boys coach
Demopolis High School will have a new varsity boys basketball coach next school year. The school announced May 17 that Mike Miller has been named the new coach of the boys program. “My wife and I are grateful to be a part of this outstanding community. It is an honor and privilege to be here […] The post Miller named new DHS boys coach appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Education Center becomes accredited
Blaine Hathcock made a return visit to the Demopolis Rotary Club on May 22 to give an update on the highlights of the Demopolis campus of Wallace Community College. As campus director, Hathcock has watched it grow from three students to a fall enrollment of 591. The numbers include traditional, adult and dual enrollment students […] The post Demopolis Education Center becomes accredited appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis lock officially reopens
Boats of all sizes are once again able to pass through Demopolis going downstream toward the Gulf of Mexico or northward toward Tuscaloosa or the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway after the Army Corps of Engineers completed repairs May 16. The lock received major damage on January 16 when a concrete failure occurred within the lock. The 70-year-old […] The post Demopolis lock officially reopens appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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