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Career Tech director reports testing, bus camera updates
Career Technical Education Director Terry Norton presented his monthly technology report to the Marengo County Board of Education at its Dec. 14 meeting. Beginning the week of Jan. 8, the Marengo County School system plans to give a full ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program) practice test to prepare students for the upcoming testing period. The […] The post Career Tech director reports testing, bus camera updates appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Rosenbush presents check to Ole Miss
Mary Louise Rosenbush presented a $125,000 check to the University of Mississippi to establish an Endowment in Perpetuity to be known as the Mary Louise Bell Rosenbush and Bert Rosenbush, Jr. Grove Scholars Endowment for eligible Mississippi students with a family annual income of less than $40,000. Receiving the check is Bill Dabney, Manager of […] The post Rosenbush presents check to Ole Miss appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Times Letters to Santa
A.L. Johnson High School Kindergarten – Mrs. P. Ervin Dear Santa, My name is Jayla. I am in Mrs. P. Ervin’s class and I am five years old. I thought you should know that I have been extra nice this year! One extra nice thing I did this year was to help my friends. For […] The post Demopolis Times Letters to Santa appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Superintendent announces retirement
Long-time Marengo County Superintendent Luke Hallmark announced his retirement at the Dec. 14 Marengo County Board of Education meeting. Hallmark has served as superintendent since 2000. Hallmark said he has “thought about it, and prayed about it” and has finally decided that it is time for him to step down from his position. “You just […] The post Marengo County Superintendent announces retirement appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis BOE recognizes HOSA student
Andrea Piedra, who has recently been recognized as a hero for saving the life of a choking 7-year-old during Christmas on the River festivities, was recognized by the Demopolis Board of Education for her actions. Piedra was recognized […] The post Demopolis BOE recognizes HOSA student appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Dan Brooks Burnett
Dan Brooks Burnett, age 71, of Demopolis died on Dec. 11 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services were held on Dec. 16 with Brother Matt Kelley officiating at Christian Valley Church in Coatopa Alabama. Burial followed at Brewersville Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents Jabe Brooks and Susie Dunn Burnett. Survivors include […] The post Obituary: Dan Brooks Burnett appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: James Eugene Walker
James Eugene Walker, age 88, of Linden died on Dec. 14 at Whitfield Regional Hospital. He was born in Hurtsboro, AL to William James Eugene and Velma Louise Walker. He was a farmer having farmed cattle and catfish. He was a member of First Baptist Church Demopolis where he was deacon emeritus. He was a […] The post Obituary: James Eugene Walker appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Jackie Oates-Morrow
Jackie Oates-Morrow of Hammond, Indiana and a native of Demopolis, known to family and friends as “Bunny,” entered into eternal rest on Dec. 13 at Franciscan Health in Munster, Indiana. Funeral services for Jackie Oates-Morrow will be held on Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. from St. Paul Baptist Church (1809 Old Springhill Road) Demopolis. Interment […] The post Obituary: Jackie Oates-Morrow appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Parole denied for Israel
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles scheduled 90 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings for the week of Dec. 5 – 7. Among those scheduled for parole was Marengo County inmate Yahudah Israel. A parole hearing for Israel was held Dec. 6. Israel is serving time for a 2013 conviction and is incarcerated at […] The post Parole denied for Israel appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis school board honors finalists for Teacher of the Year
During the Dec. 11 Demopolis Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized Demopolis High School (DHS) AP English teacher Rachel White and Westside Elementary School teacher Ashley Stephens. Superintendent Tony Willis said that both teachers will be competing for state Teacher of the Year honors after they were selected to represent the Demopolis school system. […] The post Demopolis school board honors finalists for Teacher of the Year appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Picture Shows And BB Gun Fights
Came across a photograph of Mr. J.E. Williams of Diane Theater fame in Linden, and it got me to thinking, as I often do, about childhood doings, and you just can’t conjure up those reminisces without blurting out PICTURE SHOW! Most important to us back then, I reckon, was the Saturday afternoon cowboy flick with […] The post Picture Shows And BB Gun Fights appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Disagreeing without being disagreeable
By Michael J. Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the Birmingham area as interim pastor for what became an eight-month assignment. I enjoyed the experience immensely preaching three times a week, attending deacons meetings and visiting the sick. I learned a lot and […] The post Disagreeing without being disagreeable appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Rejoice – Jesus is near
By Dunford Cole Pastor of Camp Ground / Rutledge Methodist Church I’m often asked one particular question during the Season of Advent, “Why is the third Sunday of Advent different from the others?” The Third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday” which is Latin for “Rejoice” The Apostle Paul writes in the book of […] The post Rejoice – Jesus is near appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Rebate checks distributed to Alabama tax filers
On Dec. 6, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that one-time tax rebates in her 2023 budget have begun being distributed to 1.9 million Alabama tax filers. The checks began going out on Dec. 1, the start date authorized by law. The rebate checks come from Ivey’s plan to use Alabama’s budget surplus to provide financial relief […] The post Rebate checks distributed to Alabama tax filers appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Family Dollar offers gift cards in rat infestation settlement
In 2022, over 400 Family Dollar locations were closed due to a rat infestation, including the store located in Linden. Now, Family Dollar is offering $25 gift cards to shoppers who bought any products between January 2020 and February 18, 2022. The infestation began at the company’s West Memphis, Arkansas warehouse, and shut down 404 […] The post Family Dollar offers gift cards in rat infestation settlement appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Six DMS girls cyberbullied, investigation underway
Six Demopolis Middle School girls have been the victims of cyberbullying at the hands of two of their classmates. At the Dec. 11 Demopolis Board of Education meeting, the parents of the young girls confronted board members over the handling of the situation, stating that the school system has not done enough to protect their […] The post Six DMS girls cyberbullied, investigation underway appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis native wins Soul of the South award
By Anna Kathryn Fitch, SoulGrown Special to The Demopolis Times Freddy Padilla, a Demopolis native, was honored at the 2023 Soul of the South Awards as the winner of the Sports & Outdoors category. Recipients of the award are people who love the land, curate spaces, and take care of other people. Padilla is the […] The post Demopolis native wins Soul of the South award appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools holds annual awards night
On Dec. 7, Demopolis City Schools recognized teachers and staff who stood out the most during the school year. Fourteen teachers and staff were recognized for their hard work throughout the first semester. Demopolis Superintendent Tony Willis said that last year, the school system decided it wanted to do more to honor its employees. “We […] The post Demopolis City Schools holds annual awards night appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Jennifer Ann Holley Moore
Jennifer Ann Holley Moore of Demopolis passed away quietly on Dec. 9. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Jennifer was born on May 6, 1972. She was preceded in death by her father Hamilton Holley and her daughter Lauren Allie Smith. Jennifer is survived by her mother Patricia Holley, her brother Markus Holley, […] The post Obituary: Jennifer Ann Holley Moore appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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