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Hiring event held at Demopolis Civic Center
The Demopolis Career Center partnered with West Alabama Works for a Marengo County Hiring Event June 13 at the Demopolis Civic Center. Employers included Skilled Trades of West Alabama, Premiere Service Company Inc, Whitfield Regional Hospital, the Alabama Department of Corrections, WestRock Eutaw, West Alabama Mental Health Center, GD Copper USA and the Alabama Public […] The post Hiring event held at Demopolis Civic Center appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County students named to Alabama honors lists
A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs. The […] The post Marengo County students named to Alabama honors lists appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UAB’s tele-neurology service saving lives in Demopolis
By Matt Windsor UAB Media Relations When a patient arrives in an ambulance at the new emergency room at Whitfield Regional Hospital with a suspected stroke, the clock is running. If this patient is having one of the roughly 700,000 ischemic strokes that take place in the United States each year, there is a limited […] The post UAB’s tele-neurology service saving lives in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
OUR OPINION: Habitat Self-Help Program building for the future
An editorial opinion of The Demopolis Times Last week, the Demopolis Area Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and Self-Help Housing Program executive director Terrie Charleston invited community members to celebrate Marengo County receiving a $400,000 grant to help build six new homes in the area. These homes will be going to low and very […] The post OUR OPINION: Habitat Self-Help Program building for the future appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Grand jury adds 14 counts of aggravated child abuse to daycare worker
A daycare worker who is already charged with murder is now facing 14 new charges of aggravated child abue in connection following the March 25 death of an infant child at the former Tender Years Preschool & Nursery. Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers said a Marengo County grand jury affirmed the murder charge and four […] The post Grand jury adds 14 counts of aggravated child abuse to daycare worker appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County students named to Alabama honors lists
A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs. The […] The post Marengo County students named to Alabama honors lists appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates new $400k grant for Self-Help Housing Office
The Demopolis Area Habitat For Humanity took time to celebrate receiving a $400,000 grant for the Self-Help Housing Office and Grant Award that will help bring new, affordable homes to Demopolis. Terrie Charleston, executive director of the Demopolis Habitat program, said the grant means a lot to them to help them offer offer affordable homes […] The post Demopolis Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates new $400k grant for Self-Help Housing Office appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Chamber-hosted July events approved by Demopolis City Council
By James Phillips Special to The Demopolis Times During its regular meeting on Thursday, the Demopolis City Council approved several upcoming events to be held in conjunction with the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce. The first event is the annual Freedom on the River, which will be Thursday, July 4 at the Demopolis City Landing. […] The post Chamber-hosted July events approved by Demopolis City Council appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Seniors connect with Sewell, state agency leaders at Linden meeting
Linden senior citizens got a chance to talk with state and federal representatives during a meet-and-greet with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, at the Linden Seniors Center Tuesday morning. Seniors were able to connect with representatives from the Social Security Administration, the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission and the Rural Health Medical Program in addition to […] The post Seniors connect with Sewell, state agency leaders at Linden meeting appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis 8U softball team finishes state tournament as runner-up
One Demopolis all-star softball team took home a trophy in the state tournament this past weekend. The Demopolis 8U All-Stars took home second place in gold bracket, which is the top level of competition at the state tournament. Team members for 8U team include Mia Etheridge, Riley Hamner, Hannah Johnson, Lucy Kimbrel, Olivia King, Kamiyah […] The post Demopolis 8U softball team finishes state tournament as runner-up appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Kenisha Henry joins UWA women’s basketball staff
UWA women’s head coach Tiffany Morton has announced the addition of Kenisha Henry to the women’s basketball coaching staff. “I am thrilled to add Kenisha to our staff, program and university. Working primarily with the guards and focusing on defense, she is dedicated and committed to her craft. Kenisha has the drive and motivation to […] The post Kenisha Henry joins UWA women’s basketball staff appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Dylan Colburn to perform at the Greensboro Opera House Friday
On Friday, June 28, at 6 p.m, tenor Dylan Colburn will take the stage at the Greensboro Opera House for an evening of beautiful music which will include tunes from Broadway to Elvis with Italian opera thrown in. Born in Tuscaloosa and raised in Moundville, Colburn attended Greensboro Baptist Church and now lives in Demopolis […] The post Dylan Colburn to perform at the Greensboro Opera House Friday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Church Calendar for June 26, 2024
By Melonee Coats Editor’s Note: The church calendar was not published in this week’s edition of the Demopolis Times. Here is the church calendar of events in its entirety. The Times regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight. This Week • Eastern Star Baptist Church will have its vacation Bible school […] The post Church Calendar for June 26, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Community Calendar for June 26, 2024
The Villa The After Hours Book Club will present “The Villa” a book by Rachel Hawkins on June 27 at 5:15 p.m. at the Demopolis Public Library. Farmer’s Market The Main Street Demopolis Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon downtown in Public Square. This week’s market will have live music […] The post Community Calendar for June 26, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Amber Lewis, Trynnady Aldridge attend Alabama Girls State
Rising high school seniors Amber Lewis and Trynnady Aldridge both represented Marengo County at Alabama Girls State June 2-7 at Troy University. Alabama Girls State is a week-long, fun-filled, hands-on learning opportunity for some of the best and brightest young women in the State of Alabama. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Alabama Girls State […] The post Amber Lewis, Trynnady Aldridge attend Alabama Girls State appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
BCBSAL, Alabama Power reps join healthcare school board of directors
Two men with deep backgrounds in business leadership and nonprofit service in Alabama have joined the board steering the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. Edward A. (Ted) Hosp and Alfred (Freddy) Padilla Jr. join the board at a critical juncture — following a hard-fought approval in the Alabama Legislature that Gov. Kay Ivey formalized […] The post BCBSAL, Alabama Power reps join healthcare school board of directors appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Mary Elizabeth Copeland ‘Beth’ Baker
June 20, 2024 Mary Elizabeth Copeland “Beth” Baker, age 81, of Demopolis died June 20, 2024, at her home. She was born May 10, 1943 in Demopolis to Thomas Royals Copeland and Leona Carmie McGuire Copeland. Beth married the love of her life, Bill, in 1962 when they were 18 years old. In April of […] The post Mary Elizabeth Copeland ‘Beth’ Baker appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Thomas Melton Culpepper III
June 20, 2024 Thomas Melton Culpepper III, age 93, of Demopolis died June 20, 2024 at his home. He was born October 20, 1930 in Demopolis to Thomas Melton Culpepper Jr. and Sue Walters Culpepper. He was a graduate of Demopolis High School and The University of Alabama. He was a veteran, a former second […] The post Thomas Melton Culpepper III appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Farmers Market kicks into high gear
If you’re looking for fresh vegetables and other homemade goodies, then all you have to do is to show up in Town Square each Saturday morning. The Main Street Demopolis Farmers Market has returned for its fourth year, and director Rhae Darsey said it changes each week depending on what is in season at that […] The post Farmers Market kicks into high gear appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Community Calendar for June 19
Farmer’s Market The Main Street Demopolis Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon downtown in Public Square.There will be music, food, fun, fresh vegetables and homemade foods. For more information or to sign up, contact Rhae at 601-917-8661. Demopolis City Council The Demopolis City Council meets at 5:15 p.m. on the […] The post Community Calendar for June 19 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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