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Virtual Learning Day for DCS on Tuesday, Jan. 16
Due to the threat of freezing temperatures, DCS will conduct a virtual learning day Tuesday, Jan. 16. All schools will be closed. Students should receive assignments for the day through their learning managements systems (Clever, Schoology, Google Classroom, etc.). DCS will monitor the weather for any updates regarding Wednesday. The post Virtual Learning Day for DCS on Tuesday, Jan. 16 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
No better place to wait
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ God chose Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. Because of their unbelief, fueled by the 10 unfaithful spies, he would lead them through the wilderness for 40 years. Moses died after God showed Him the promised land. Then God appointed Joshua to lead the […] The post No better place to wait appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
God is always on time
By Rev. Dunford Cole Pastor at Camp Ground, Rutledge Methodist Churches The older I get the more I realize this statement is true, “God is always on time.” The last few weeks have been challenging in the lives of our local churches. Like everything else in life, things happen and you have to be able […] The post God is always on time appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
New Mercies Each Day
Lamentations 3: 21-23: “This I recall to my mind; therefore I have hope. The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness.” We are beginning a new year, 2024. The years seem to go much faster now. We hold to the same hope […] The post New Mercies Each Day appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden Baptist Church to host Winter Gospel Jubilee
A first-of-its-kind event is coming to Linden Baptist Church. On Saturday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m., the church will host the first annual Winter Gospel Jubilee. The event will be a gathering of some of the very best in gospel music all in one place for one unforgettable evening. The special guests for the evening […] The post Linden Baptist Church to host Winter Gospel Jubilee appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden City Council adopts Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation
The Linden City Council declared January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Linden at its Jan. 2 meeting. Mayor Gwendolyn Rogers said the purpose of towns and cities adopting the proclamations is to make more people aware that it is a problem. “We need to watch out for it and make sure it is not […] The post Linden City Council adopts Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Bertha Cotton
Bertha Cotton of Dolton, Illinois, and a native of Forkland, entered into eternal rest Dec. 30, 2023 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, Illinois. Funeral services for Bertha Cotton will be held Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. from Christian Valley Baptist Church Boligee. Interment will follow in Taylor Place Cemetery Boligee (Tishabee Community). Visitation will be […] The post Obituary: Bertha Cotton appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Severe weather expected for Friday
The US. National Weather Service reported that the severe weather expected for Friday, Jan. 12, has the potential to produce hail, 15-30 mph winds, and tornadoes. Friday’s weather is expected to have sustained winds of 15-30mph with gusts up to 50mph outside of thunderstorms. The storm is liable to down trees, cause power outages, and […] The post Severe weather expected for Friday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Two men charged with trafficking in cocaine, methamphetamine, more
On Jan. 10, Demopolis patrol officers came in contact with a vehicle traveling west at a very high rate of speed on Highway 80. After stopping the vehicle, further investigations led to the recovery of a large amount of what is believed to be cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and illegal firearms. The occupants of the vehicle […] The post Two men charged with trafficking in cocaine, methamphetamine, more appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: Critters I Have Known
Missing some of the adventure and excitement of earlier life, I conducted a little recon by canoe down the ol’ Chickasaw Bogue the other day, as I have many times in an eight-foot pram with homemade oars. Even took my Ma with me one time around 1957. Back when Daddy, Billy, and I fished […] The post Days Gone Bye: Critters I Have Known appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County resurfacing project up for bids
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has one project Marengo County listed for bid openings on Jan. 26. The project will be for constructing the planing, resurfacing, guardrail installation, steel blockout replacement, and traffic stripe on SR-8 (US Highway 80) from the junction of Lee Avenue in Demopolis to the Hale County Line. Construction will […] The post Marengo County resurfacing project up for bids appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Michael Watkins
Michael “Big Poppa” Watkins died Dec. 26, 2023. Funeral services were held on Jan. 6 at Marengo High School in Dixons Mills. Burial followed at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine Hill. The post Obituary: Michael Watkins appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Gary Clay Williams
Gary Clay Williams, age 73, of Marion, AL died Jan. 11, 2023 at Southland Nursing Home. He was born November 28, 1949 in Meridian, MS to Ralph Gist Williams, Sr. and Bessie Giles Williams. He was a former editor of the Demopolis Times. He is survived by two sisters, Sharon Westrum (Alan), Cathy Swanson (Warren); […] The post Obituary: Gary Clay Williams appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council discusses voting locations
During the Jan. 4 Demopolis City Council work session, Mayor Woody Collins said the Council has “kicked around for two years now [discussions] about voting places.” With 2024 slated as an election year, the Council wants to narrow down a single location for Demopolis residents to vote. Council members discussed voting at length, but did […] The post Demopolis City Council discusses voting locations appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Chamber of Commerce planning for big year
Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Director Monica King has not been in her position for very long, but she already has several new ideas to help the Chamber grow. King took over as director in September 2023, and immediately had to step into planning Christmas on the River (COTR). She took it all in stride […] The post Demopolis Chamber of Commerce planning for big year appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden City Schools sees significant improvement on state report card
The Linden City School system saw significant improvement on its 2023 state report card. The reports were released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Dec. 14. The Linden school system received a 79 on its 2023 report card. Linden received a 46.30 in academic achievement, a 100 in academic growth, a 79.3 in […] The post Linden City Schools sees significant improvement on state report card appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Friends of Gaineswood seeking community partners
Friends of Gaineswood celebrated a successful year in 2023. With plans to make 2024 even better, the group invites citizens to be part of their efforts by giving to help fund the work. As 2023 comes to a close, the group looks back at a year highlighted by “Heritage Days,” Christmas at Gaineswood,” and other […] The post Friends of Gaineswood seeking community partners appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Catfish Conference to be held in Marion Junction
By Jaky Broussard, Special to the Demopolis Times The 2024 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Blackbelt Research and Extension Center in Marion Junction. The meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served and there will be a drawing for several […] The post Catfish Conference to be held in Marion Junction appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Alabama ONE to open new branch in Demopolis
Alabama ONE Credit Union will open a new branch in Demopolis in 2024. The new site will be located in the Marengo Square Shopping Center, on U.S Highway 80 West. The new branch is expected to be 1,200 square feet and will feature an Anytime Teller and one Teller Pod. Alabama ONE’s Anytime Teller is […] The post Alabama ONE to open new branch in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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