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McCall arrested for Central High burglary
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s office apprehended a suspect Thursday, a local man accused of stealing resources from local classrooms. A Gordonville man, Jermichael McCall, 32 was arrested on July 18 in connection with two robberies at Central High School in Hayneville. He is held at the John Hulett Detention Facility facing charges of third-degree burglary […]
Nick Sirianni Will Be the First Head Coach Fired in 2024
Robert Saleh. Mike McCarthy. Dennis Allen. Sean McDermott. Those are some of the top names you think of when it comes to coaches on the hot seat entering the 2024 NFL season. While that is the case, none of them will be the first head coach fired, that will end up being Nick Sirianni.
Laurel School District dedicates new school year to David Taylor II
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel School District took a moment to honor the late David Taylor II at its convocation Friday. Taylor was Mayor of Heidelberg and served as a teacher and coach in the Laurel School District. He was a public school teacher for more than 14 years.
Two arrested on armed robbery charges following drug deal gone wrong in Escatawpa
ESCATAWPA, Miss. (WLOX) - Two Moss Point citizens are jailed on armed robbery charges following an alleged drug deal, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on Friday. Around 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, deputies were called to Broddack Avenue in Escatawpa, where they arrested 28-year-old Christopher Ramon Freeman and 22-year-old...
U.S. News & World Report: UAB Hospital Claims No. 1 Ranking as Best in Alabama; Birmingham Metro
UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released last week. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition...
Lawsuit challenges timing of new Alabama law disqualifying more felons from voting on Nov. 5
Robert Crowley is a U.S. Army veteran, and volunteer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Mid-South chapter representative. He’s described in a lawsuit as a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. But 27 years ago in 1997, he was convicted of attempted murder. Though he’s a registered voter in Alabama, his ability to vote on Nov. 5 is in doubt because of a new Alabama law that could disqualify him and many others from voting.
Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board
The Alabama Retired State Employees’ Association (ARSEA) recently announced the results of their statewide elections of officers and board members. New board members beginning their terms were Marengo County’s LeTonya Williams of District 9, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, who is a retired Auburn firefighter and chairman of the House Rules Committee, of District 11, former […] The post Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cheeseburger sliders franchise targeting 8 more Alabama locations
Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders is continuing to sign development deals geared toward covering Alabama. The chain earlier this year announced as many as five locations in and around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, and the cheeseburger franchise already has Auburn and Birmingham locations set to open over the next year. According to...
Career and Technical Education Center is set to open August 2026
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Friday, superintendent Dr. John-Mark Cain says the Career and technical education Center is set to open. Since last fall, Lauderdale County School District has been rejected by taxpayers that would have provided funds for the ten programs within the center. The district has been “Future Focused” and as of last night, they were approved to work on the CTE center.
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