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Etheridge, Townsend, Averette from Sweet Water make ASWA All-State baseball team
By James Jones For The Demopolis Times Three Sweet Water players made the Alabama Sports Writers All-State baseball team, released last week by the ASWA. The Bulldogs had three seniors on the Class 1A team. Infielder David Etheridge made the first team. Infielder Parker Townsend and outfielder Payton Averette both made the second team. All […] The post Etheridge, Townsend, Averette from Sweet Water make ASWA All-State baseball team appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
DACC sponsors Helms for prestigious program
The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Sarah Helms, a student from Demopolis High School, has been sponsored to participate in the Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. This esteemed program will be held on the Huntingdon College campus in Montgomery on July 15-16. Helms, who is a rising senior at […] The post DACC sponsors Helms for prestigious program appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis BOE discusses student handbook revisions including dress code enforcement, phone policy
The Demopolis City School Board is considering several revisions to the student code of conduct for the 2024-2025 school year. School Superintendent Tony Willis said a group of principals, secretaries and other school employees have worked together on the code of conduct to eliminate inconsistencies in punishment and update it based on new policies. One […] The post Demopolis BOE discusses student handbook revisions including dress code enforcement, phone policy appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
City earmarks CD to new ladder truck for Demopolis Fire Department
The City of Demopolis is opting to save up for a new truck for the Demopolis Fire Department instead of going into debt to replace its aging 22-year-old ladder truck. Mayor Woody Collins said the council tasked the finance committee to come up with a way to finance a new fire truck for the city. […] The post City earmarks CD to new ladder truck for Demopolis Fire Department appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Learning the ropes of football at DHS youth football camp
The Demopolis High School football coaching staff held a youth football camp for local kids on Monday and Tuesday at the Demopolis Middle School football field. The camp, which was led by head football coach Lance Tucker, taught students several drills to help them hone their football skills. This included several conditioning drills along with […] The post Learning the ropes of football at DHS youth football camp appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Times Community Calendar for June 12, 2024
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 Demopolis Times Community Calendar for June 12, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Hiring Event set for Thursday
The Demopolis Career Center is partnering with West Alabama Works in the Marengo County Hiring Event. Employers will include, 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 Health Department. Jobseekers are asked […] The post Marengo County Hiring Event set for Thursday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis 12U softball team wins pre-area tournament
The Demopolis 12U softball team recently won the Pre Area 1 South Central Tournament. Team members include Anna Claire Quarles (22), Emily Parten (12), Carlina Dunklin (00), Hadley Smith (8), Sadie Jordan (23), Emmalyn Washburn (20), Aubrey Etheridge (21), Ruby Edmonds (5), Kaliyah Cunningham (42), Kendall Gandy (13), Anne Sutton Beard (11) and Ansley Basinger […] The post Demopolis 12U softball team wins pre-area tournament appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
$53,743 in grants given to local agencies
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is celebrating the impact of its 2024 combined Community Grants and Arts Grants cycle in Marengo County and across all 12 counties it serves in the Alabama Black Belt region. Community-based organizations from Marengo, Bullock, Greene, Lowndes, Choctaw, Macon, Sumter, Perry, Pickens, Hale, Dallas and Wilcox Counties applied for […] The post $53,743 in grants given to local agencies appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Big Gobbler Photo Contest winners receive Demopolis-based prize
On the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey season, brothers Declan and Logan Warrick hit the woods with their dad and cousin. The group spooked a group of turkeys early in the morning and then made a short drive to a family property in rural Crenshaw County, where they spotted another group of birds. The […] The post Big Gobbler Photo Contest winners receive Demopolis-based prize appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Whitfield Regional Hospital expands emergency department
Whitfield Regional Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its newly expanded emergency room. Shelley S. Wood, director of marketing and public relations, said the 2,400-square-foot expansion also included a complete renovation of the whole department. It not only added a new, welcoming waiting area for patients and families, but it also expanded the number of […] The post Whitfield Regional Hospital expands emergency department appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Youth Police Academy set or June 18-21
Up to 20 local children will get to experience the Demopolis Police Department’s Youth Police Academy later this month. Police Chief Rex Flowers said the students participating in the camp will get a chance to learn from police officers and to see some of what law enforcement does during a typical day. Flowers hopes that […] The post Youth Police Academy set or June 18-21 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council to meet on Thursday
The Demopolis City Council will meet on Thursday, June 6, at 5:15 p.m.. Here is the preliminary agenda for the meeting: Downloadable agenda: Demopolis City Council Agenda Demopolis City Council Agenda June 6, 2024 Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes –May 23, 2024 Announcements Reports from […] The post Demopolis City Council to meet on Thursday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Poellnitz joins Demopolis Times staff
The Demopolis Times is proud to announce that PJ Poellnitz has been named multimedia marketing consultant. Poellnitz is no stranger to Demopolis. The son of Wendy and Phillip Poellnitz of Linden, Poellnitz is a native of Marengo County and a 2002 graduate of Demopolis Academy. After attending the University of Alabama, he moved to Atlanta […] The post Poellnitz joins Demopolis Times staff appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Gov. Ivey invites students for summer reading challenge
Gov. Kay Ivey invited statewide students to join her for her Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging children to include reading in their summer activities. “Our students worked hard in the classroom this school year, and I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts. Summer is a time to break from school but not from learning. To continue […] The post Gov. Ivey invites students for summer reading challenge appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Miller named new DHS boys coach
Demopolis High School will have a new varsity boys basketball coach next school year. The school announced May 17 that Mike Miller has been named the new coach of the boys program. “My wife and I are grateful to be a part of this outstanding community. It is an honor and privilege to be here […] The post Miller named new DHS boys coach appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Education Center becomes accredited
Blaine Hathcock made a return visit to the Demopolis Rotary Club on May 22 to give an update on the highlights of the Demopolis campus of Wallace Community College. As campus director, Hathcock has watched it grow from three students to a fall enrollment of 591. The numbers include traditional, adult and dual enrollment students […] The post Demopolis Education Center becomes accredited appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis lock officially reopens
Boats of all sizes are once again able to pass through Demopolis going downstream toward the Gulf of Mexico or northward toward Tuscaloosa or the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway after the Army Corps of Engineers completed repairs May 16. The lock received major damage on January 16 when a concrete failure occurred within the lock. The 70-year-old […] The post Demopolis lock officially reopens appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Trinity Church hosts ice cream social, open house for food pantry
By the Rev. Evan Thayer What began in 1987 in a small room of the Parish House at Trinity Church has grown into an ecumenical ministry housed at the former Jewish Temple. Today, the Demopolis Food Pantry serves an average of 150 families on a weekly basis. Financial contributions from faith communities and community partners […] The post Trinity Church hosts ice cream social, open house for food pantry appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
FAITH: Prince Michael and his commander
By R.A. Mathews The story reads like an epic fantasy novel. There’s a battle-scarred prince and his Commander. Angels and demons. A king, forced against his will, to kill his allies. And a stolen boy, taken to a far-away country, who becomes the story’s main character. In fact, the tale is part of a collection […] The post FAITH: Prince Michael and his commander appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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