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US Jones Elementary September Leaders of the Month
September Leaders of the Month– Each month USJ will be honoring our Leaders of the Month, chosen from each classroom. These students exemplify leadership qualities both inside and outside the classroom. Photos courtesy of U.S. Jones Elementary. The post US Jones Elementary September Leaders of the Month appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council approves airport improvement plan
During the Sept. 21 Demopolis City Council meeting, the Council approved plans for an expanded taxiway for the Demopolis Municipal Airport. The airport is also currently working on a new terminal building. Airport Director Jason Pendergrass said the next phase of the airport improvement project “goes hand in hand” with the terminal building project already […] The post Demopolis City Council approves airport improvement plan appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis awarded $800k grant for downtown sidewalks
Mayor Woody Collins announced that the City of Demopolis has been awarded an $800,000 grant to improve downtown sidewalks. The money comes from the Transportation Alternative Practices grant and Collins made the announcement during the Sept. 21 City Council meeting. “The grant will not cover all of downtown, but I am still very excited about […] The post Demopolis awarded $800k grant for downtown sidewalks appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Main Street declares second Bark in the Park event successful
The 2023 Bark in the Park event has been declared a success by Main Street Demopolis. Main Street President, Sean Parker, said over 300 people attended the event. Turnout fell a bit shy of last year’s 500 attendees, but Parker said he was very pleased with the crowd. “I thought it was a wonderful crowd,” […] The post Main Street declares second Bark in the Park event successful appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
The little-known civil war
By R.A. Tea Mathews It meant war. “The face that launched a thousand ships” refers to when Helen was taken to Troy, and ships of war were sent to retrieve her. Helen is most likely a mythical character, but Scripture tells a true story of a woman who caused a war. Actually, it’s a little-known […] The post The little-known civil war appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
How are your accounts?
By Freda Reynolds How are your accounts? Savings, checking, retirement, have been taking quite a hit the last few years. So many are having difficult times. I want to speak to a different account, our grudge accounts. This is the only account we should keep at a zero balance at all times. This is the […] The post How are your accounts? appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
ALEA Operation Clear Track adds ‘Train to Drive’
Whether motorists are veterans, inexperienced drivers, or make their living behind the wheel of a bus or a commercial vehicle, staying safe around railway tracks is all about knowing the rules. Each year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow law enforcement agencies and first responders across the nation and in Canada to participate […] The post ALEA Operation Clear Track adds ‘Train to Drive’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Libraries are valuable resources
An Editorial Opinion of The Demopolis Times Libraries are an important part of our communities. They provide resources for reading, research, and provide everyone with access to information and education. Libraries are also a place where people can stay for as long as they need without being expected to purchase something. The Demopolis Public Library […] The post Libraries are valuable resources appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: Picture This
(This is a retread from November 28th, 2001) Bye Tom Boggs Box cameras, Brownie cameras, flash bulbs you had to lick. Black and white. You just hafta figure there’s not too much more valuable than an old faded picture from way back yonder. I was looking at some sho nuff old photographs the other day […] The post Days Gone Bye: Picture This appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Fire alert issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor. This burning restriction is being issued because […] The post Fire alert issued for Alabama appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
State approves feasibility study for healthcare school
On Sept. 7, the Legislative Contract Review Committee approved $500,000 for a feasibility study to be conducted in Demopolis for the placement of the statewide health-science high school. The Committee has contracted with Tripp Umbach to perform the study. The approved feasibility study is supposed to look at multiple cities across the state and determine […] The post State approves feasibility study for healthcare school appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County storm shelter application denied
During the Sept. 12 Marengo County Commission meeting, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Kevin McKinney announced to the Commission that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) had denied the county’s application for storm shelters. McKinney said he received word that the application was not picked up by contract graders who decided the application did not meet […] The post Marengo County storm shelter application denied appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Panthers fall to county rival Linden 22-6
The Marengo Panthers lost their Sept. 15 game against the Linden Patriots 22-6. The Patriots had control of the game for the majority of the night and held strong to keep the Panthers out of the end zone. Defensive stats for the Panthers saw Michael James with eight tackles for three losses, one sack, a […] The post Panthers fall to county rival Linden 22-6 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Bulldogs trample R.C. Hatch 44-12
The Sweet Water Bulldogs remained in region play Friday when they took on the R.C. Hatch Bobcats. The Bulldogs took an early lead in the first quarter and refused to let go of it, defeating the Bobcats 44-12. Ethan Carr put the Bulldogs on the board first with a one yard touchdown run, Timothy Kelly […] The post Bulldogs trample R.C. Hatch 44-12 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tigers get big road win over Bulldogs 37-8
The Demopolis Tigers went on the road Friday to take on the Marbury Bulldogs. After a scoreless first quarter, the Tigers found their rhythm and defeated the Bulldogs 37-8. Dalyn Jackson put the Tigers on the board in the opening seconds of the second quarter when he caught a five yard pass from quarterback Kevin […] The post Tigers get big road win over Bulldogs 37-8 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Tiger Arts Guild presenting Little Women
By Jody Tartt, DHS Theater Teacher The Demopolis High School’s Tiger Arts Guild will present “Little Women” Sept. 21-23 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. The play will be performed at the Demopolis High School Auditorium. The play is adapted from the literary classic written by Louisa May Alcott. It tells the […] The post Demopolis Tiger Arts Guild presenting Little Women appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis BOE approves track resurfacing project for Demopolis High
The Demopolis Board of Education approved several items on their agenda at the Sept. 12 meeting. The board approved a contract with McKee and Associates to bid the Demopolis High School (DHS)track resurfacing and oversee the work. Superintendent Tony Willis said when the school did its athletic survey and needs assessment, it was decided that […] The post Demopolis BOE approves track resurfacing project for Demopolis High appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Parent Summit in Demopolis
The Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education, or PRIDE of Tuscaloosa, is partnering with the Warhouse Performing Arts Center to hold a parent summit on Sept. 19 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation is meant to allow parents to hear from local law enforcement, substance abuse statistics, and to help them be more involved with their […] The post Marengo County Parent Summit in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Southern Oak Outdoors named September Business of the Month
Southern Oak Outdoors has been named the September Business of the Month by the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce. The store is located at 1405 Highway 80 West in Demopolis. Southern Oak Outdoors is an outdoor and sporting goods company that celebrated its grand opening in August. The store used to be known as Willingham […] The post Southern Oak Outdoors named September Business of the Month appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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