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The Far Country – An attitude of the heart
By Michael J. Brooks I took my trusty GPS with us on our trip to Denver last year, with a side trip to Mt. Rushmore, but ended up using Google Maps on my cell phone instead. In fact, the only argument we had on the long trip was that my wife used Apple Maps, and […] The post The Far Country – An attitude of the heart appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eternity in our hearts
By Freda Reynolds Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything appropriate in time. He has also set eternity in their heart.” (NASB2020). This time of year, we stop to give thanks. We pause for just a moment to consider all the blessings in our life. Our family, friends, homes, jobs and so much that revolves around […] The post Eternity in our hearts appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Turkey salad – Keep those leftovers
It’s hard to decide what to do with the Thanksgiving leftovers. You don’t want to waste the food, but you also know you’re not likely going to eat it like it is currently. Why not look into new recipes you can make with your leftover turkey and dressing? My mom likes to use the leftover […] The post Turkey salad – Keep those leftovers appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Exercise wisdom during giving season
Ahead of Nov. 28, a day designated as “Giving Tuesday,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued an alert cautioning citizens to exercise caution with charitable giving this season. The directive was aimed at Giving Tuesday efforts but is timely throughout the entire holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza and other end-of-year celebrations inspire generosity and […] The post Exercise wisdom during giving season appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
SABRA Sanctuary awarded grant funding
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday the award of more than $4.3 million to help reduce domestic violence and aid victims. Organizations in 19 counties primarily in the south central region of the state will receive funding for efforts focused on reducing the impact of domestic violence. The Selma and Black Belt Regional Abuse (SABRA) Sanctuary […] The post SABRA Sanctuary awarded grant funding appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
US. Jones November Leaders of the Month
Each month USJ honors its Leaders of the Month, chosen from each classroom. These students exemplify leadership qualities both inside and outside the classroom. The post US. Jones November Leaders of the Month appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Christmas on the River: The Special Child
Oliver Sullivan of Demopolis is being recognized as the 2023 Christmas on the River Special Child. The four-year-old has a personality that brightens up the room when he enters and both his mother, Ricki Ann Gandy, and his therapist, Alexandra Pritchett, describe him as an outgoing child who never meets a stranger. Pritchett said she […] The post Christmas on the River: The Special Child appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden City Schools receives safety grant
The Linden City School system has received $1.1 million from the Alabama K-12 Capital Grant Program. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman said he wrote the grant request to help the system with funding the construction of the new high school building. The office of Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth was charged with facilitating the grant process that […] The post Linden City Schools receives safety grant appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Reports
Nov. 2 Ernest May, Jr., 40, appeared in public place Under the Influence of Alcohol, Narcotics, or other drugs. Arrested on North Walnut Lucious Billingsly, 58, arrested for harassment at Whitfield Regional Hospital Nov. 3 Thane A. Johnson, 34, arrested for aggravated assault Family-Other Weapon. Arrested on W. Rembert Nov. 4 Cedric J. Haywood, 47, […] The post Demopolis Police Reports appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Katie Boykin Fell
Katie Boykin Fell, 73 of Gallion went to her eternal home on Nov. 24. She was born on January 23, 1950, in Choctaw, LA to Robert Boykin and Beatrice Wilson Boykin. She was a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband William Fell; and her son, Travis Fell. She is survived […] The post Obituary: Katie Boykin Fell appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Colten Bryant Moore
Colten Bryant Moore, 19 of Demopolis went to his eternal home on Nov. 23. He was born on July 6, 2004, in Demopolis to Ronald Shawn Moore and, and Kathryn Paparella Moore. He worked in Operations for Westrock Paper Company. He was preceded in death by Charles Moore, Shirley Crocker, Pasquale Paparella (Claudia), and Uncle […] The post Obituary: Colten Bryant Moore appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Grant provides Marengo residents with weather radios
The Marengo County Commission has announced that nearly 400 Marengo County residents will receive new weather-band emergency radios at no cost, thanks to a grant and appropriated funds from the Commission. Commissioner Freddie Armstead, Jr. announced that a $7,500 grant from the Ala-Tom RC&D, and a $2,500 appropriation from the Commission, allowed for the purchase […] The post Grant provides Marengo residents with weather radios appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Whitfield Regional Hospital opens new ER
Last Tuesday saw the opening of the brand new Whitfield Regional Hospital (WHR) ER. The ER project has been a long time coming, and promises to be a state of the art facility. The new ER was a $5 million dollar investment that was supposed to have opened over the summer, but unexpected road blocks […] The post Whitfield Regional Hospital opens new ER appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Parole denied for Dumas
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles scheduled 70 parole hearings and 28 pardon hearings for the week of Nov. 14 – Nov. 16. The parole hearing for Marengo County inmate Frederick Larnell Dumas was held Nov. 14. Dumas is serving time for a 2008 conviction and is incarcerated at the Fountain Correctional Center in […] The post Parole denied for Dumas appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Christ the King Sunday
By Rev. Dunford Cole Pastor of Camp Ground / Rutledge Methodist Church On Sunday, Nov. 26, the Church will be celebrating the reign of Christ. Christ the King Sunday is one of my favorite days on the Church calendar. It is important in the life of the Church as it marks the end of the […] The post Christ the King Sunday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
The Comparison Game
Comparisons can be instructive and memorable. Jesus often used comparisons in teaching. For example, he taught about two sons, two builders and two men who died, only one going to the “bosom of Abraham.” In Luke 18 he taught two parables that demonstrated important principles in prayer. Both feature comparisons that show us how to […] The post The Comparison Game appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Giving Tuesday proclaimed in Demopolis
By Margaret Anne Gilchrist Giving Tuesday takes place Tuesday, Nov. 28. It is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage giving and celebrate generosity worldwide. The Demopolis City Schools Foundation would like to thank Mayor Woody Collins for proclaiming next Tuesday as Giving Tuesday for […] The post Giving Tuesday proclaimed in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis man dies in Thanksgiving crash
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, has claimed the life of a Demopolis man. Colten B. Moore, 19, was fatally injured when the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado that he was driving left the roadway, struck a fence and then an embankment. Moore was not using a seat belt at the […] The post Demopolis man dies in Thanksgiving crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis man, woman injured, Selma man killed in weekend crash
A Demopolis man and woman were injured in a car crash on Saturday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:45 p.m. The crash also claimed the life of a Selma man. Roosevelt Sigler, 69, was fatally injured when the 1997 Jeep Cherokee he was driving was struck by the 2017 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Joe N. […] The post Demopolis man, woman injured, Selma man killed in weekend crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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