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Sweet Water teen killed in crash
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Dec. 10, has claimed the life of a Sweet Water juvenile. The 18-year-old was fatally injured when the Chrysler 200 they were a passenger in, left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. The 18-year-old teen was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver […] The post Sweet Water teen killed in crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Trinesa M. Davis
Trinesa M. Davis, of Forkland, entered into eternal rest Dec. 4 at DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa. Funeral services for Trinesa M. Davis were held on Dec. 9 from Ebenezer Baptist Church Forkland. Interment followed in Rose Chapel Cemetery Forkland. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements. The post Obituary: Trinesa M. Davis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: William Taylor
William Taylor, of Forkland, entered into eternal rest Dec. 4 at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Facility in Demopolis. Funeral services for William Taylor were held on Dec. 9 from Lloyd Chapel Baptist Church Forkland. Interment followed in the adjoining churchyard cemetery. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements. The post Obituary: William Taylor appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Raiford Garfield Duncan
Raiford Garfield Duncan, age 80, of Demopolis died Dec. 4 at DCH Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 23, 1943 in Tuscaloosa to Earnest Y.C. Duncan and Sallie Bell Duncan. He was a retired industrial sandblaster and painter and a member of First Baptist Church Demopolis. He is survived by his wife, Elouise S. […] The post Obituary: Raiford Garfield Duncan appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Rotary Club Kids at Christmas 2023
The children and their escorts went to WalMart and picked out a toy, coat, hat, gloves, socks, underwear and an outfit and then to the Shoe Department for a new pair of shoes. […] The post Demopolis Rotary Club Kids at Christmas 2023 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
HOSA student recognized at City Council meeting
The Demopolis City Council and the Demopolis Police Department recognized Demopolis High School (DHS) senior Andrea Piedra during the council’s Dec. 7 meeting, presenting her with a proclamation from the city and a Life Saving Medal from the police department. “Without any hesitation whatsoever, this young lady and her mother not only saw someone in […] The post HOSA student recognized at City Council meeting appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Homemade Biscuits: A breakfast favorite
Everyone has some kind of home cooked food that they enjoy. There is something about home cooked food that is just better than anything you get at a restaurant or buy from the store. One of my favorite home cooked foods is homemade biscuits. The way my mom makes her homemade biscuits makes them fluffier […] The post Homemade Biscuits: A breakfast favorite appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Our Pastor Drives A Ford
By Michael J. Brooks He was at the time a stem-winding pulpiteer and a denominational leader. He told of an independent church near his that believed they were in competition with his ministry. When his congregation gave this pastor a Cadillac as an anniversary present, the jealous neighbor church posted a message on their outdoor […] The post Our Pastor Drives A Ford appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Acceptable to God
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ In Psalms 19 David the Psalmist begins by showing that the “heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” This is the natural revelation of God, which is seen clearly in the created world and universe. He shows that the sun and […] The post Acceptable to God appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Hope for a troubled world
By Freda Reynolds The Advent season begins on the first Sunday of December. The term Advent is defined by Oxford Languages as “the arrival of a notable person, thing or event. In Latin, the word “Advent” means “coming.” The most notable person in history is Jesus Christ. He was placed in a manger, a sheep […] The post Hope for a troubled world appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Special Child popular part of Christmas on the River
Oliver James Sullivan, this year’s Christmas on the River Special Child, was quite popular with the community. Sullivan was present for the lighting of the Love Lights Tree at Whitfield Regional Hospital, and was one of the stars of the Day Parade this past Saturday. His smiling face and enthusiastic waves to the crowd during […] The post Special Child popular part of Christmas on the River appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Schools receive grants from Ainsworth
Several Marengo County schools have received funding from Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth via the K-12 Capital Grant Program. Linden High School, Demopolis Middle School (DMS), U.S. Jones Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, A.L. Johnson High School (ALJHS), Marengo High School (MHS), and Sweet Water High School (MHS) all received funding from the program. Linden received […] The post Marengo County Schools receive grants from Ainsworth appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Middle Schools holds Good Character Expo
On Dec. 1, seventh graders at Demopolis Middle School came together for a Good Characters Expo to share the service projects they have been working on with community members, mentors and peers. The service projects were part of the American Character Program, where students learned about historical figures who transformed America, such as Harriet Tubman, […] The post Demopolis Middle Schools holds Good Character Expo appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
West Alabama Public Transportation receives new van
West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT) has a new passenger van in service in Demopolis. The purchase came as a result of a partnership between WAPT and The City of Demopolis. Project Manager Thomas Moore and WAPT Executive Director Bobby Armstead presented the van to Mayor Woody Collins on Nov. 27 at City Hall. According to […] The post West Alabama Public Transportation receives new van appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
HOSA student performs act of kindness, fulfills ‘divine appointment’
By Meggin Mayben Demopolis City Schools Saturday was supposed to be a day full of smiles and Christmas cheer. The Christmas on the River (COTR) parade in Demopolis had just concluded. Henry, son of Katie and Chris Blight, a seven year old boy who was visiting his grandparents, David and Nita Grizzard, was headed back […] The post HOSA student performs act of kindness, fulfills ‘divine appointment’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Project Merry Christmas donations doing well
Dawn Hewitt was the speaker for the Nov. 29 Demopolis Rotary Club meeting. Hewitt is the Director of the Marengo County Department of Human Resources (DHR), and is a vital part of Project Merry Christmas, which she spoke to Rotarians about last week. After the meeting, she collected dozens of toys from Rotarians to distribute […] The post Project Merry Christmas donations doing well appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Parole hearing for Marengo County inmate set for Dec. 6
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles scheduled 90 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings for the week of Dec. 5 – Dec. 7. Among those scheduled for parole hearings is Marengo County inmate Yahudah Israel. A parole hearing for Israel is scheduled for Dec. 6. Israel is serving time for a 2013 conviction and […] The post Parole hearing for Marengo County inmate set for Dec. 6 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
No Burn Order Lifted Across State
Effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama. Burn permits will be issued as normal by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). This includes 11 counties in northeast Alabama that had been under a ‘No Burn’ order since it was issued by Gov. Ivey on Nov. 9. These 11 counties will […] The post No Burn Order Lifted Across State appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
History Channel’s American Pickers returning to Alabama in 2024
The History Channel’s hit series “American Pickers” is set to return to Alabama in February 2024. The show has visited Alabama a few times before in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2019, and 2022. “American Pickers” is a documentary style series with a focus on antiques and follows a cast of “pickers” who hunt for the most […] The post History Channel’s American Pickers returning to Alabama in 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way Down
By Tom Boggs How many times have I heard somebody say to me about my years as an army paratrooper, “I can’t believe you would jump from a perfectly good airplane.” Well, I reckon it ain’t natural…but I expect anybody who has done that sort of thing over a period of time, whether it be […] The post Days Gone Bye: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way Down appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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