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Lighthouse
By Freda Reynolds The first lighthouse in America was built in 1716 on Little Brewster Island in Boston, Massachusetts. Before lighthouses were designed, coal or wood fires would lead the sailing ships safely home. Anyone who lives in the south knows the vengeance of the sea. Hurricanes with upwards of sometimes 90 mph will tear […] The post Lighthouse appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
West Alabama Training Center a tremendous gain for Demopolis
The City of Demopolis gained a valuable community resource in the West Alabama Training Center that opened on Aug. 30. The project has been a long time coming and it has finally come to fruition. Like the city boat landing project last year, bringing the training center to Demopolis was a group effort and once […] The post West Alabama Training Center a tremendous gain for Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Canebrake Players holding auditions for ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
The Canebrake Players are looking for talented actors to take part in its next big show “Miracle on 34th Street.” Auditions will be held on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. respectively. The dates for the show are Nov. 17-20. “Miracle on 34th Street” is a holiday play based on […] The post Demopolis Canebrake Players holding auditions for ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Walmart offering gift cards to overcharged customers
Shoppers who visited Walmart last Friday, may have been incorrectly overcharged sales tax. A new grocery tax went into effect on Sept. 1, lowering the sales tax rate on food by one percent across the state. A statement released by Walmart on Sept. 1 reported that its systems mistakenly charged both the old tax rate […] The post Walmart offering gift cards to overcharged customers appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Governor Ivey urges Alabamians to be prepared when disaster strikes as September marks “National Preparedness Month”
MONTGOMERY – As the nation marks “National Preparedness Month” in September, Governor Kay Ivey urges all Alabamians to have a plan ready for when disaster strikes. “Alabama is no stranger to the unpredictable and sometimes harmful effects of Mother Nature,” said Governor Ivey. “While we cannot stop a hurricane, tornado or flash flood, we can take steps […] The post Governor Ivey urges Alabamians to be prepared when disaster strikes as September marks “National Preparedness Month” appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis BOE approves short agenda, holds student hearings
The Demopolis City Board of Education met in a called meeting on Aug. 31 for the purpose of a student hearing and to approve items on a short agenda on Aug. 31 at the Central Office in Demopolis. All five Board members present for the meeting, along with Board Attorney Braswell. The board unanimously approved […] The post Demopolis BOE approves short agenda, holds student hearings appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo Panthers fall to St. Luke’s 31-0
The Marengo Panthers lost their Sept. 1 game against St. Luke’s Episcopal 31-0. St. Luke’s took control of the game early and never relinquished their lead. St. Luke’s found the end zone three times in the second quarter, scored a field goal in the third quarter, and scored their last touchdown of the game in […] The post Marengo Panthers fall to St. Luke’s 31-0 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Tigers fall to Jackson Aggies
The Demopolis Tigers fell to the Jackson Aggies 35-7 in a non-region home game on Aug. 31. The Aggies got on the board first when they intercepted DHS quarterback Kevin McElroy early in the first quarter. The extra point was good, and with only two minutes gone off the clock, the Aggies had taken a […] The post Demopolis Tigers fall to Jackson Aggies appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden City Schools accreditation process has begun
The Linden City School system has started the process of district accreditation. Linden Elementary School and G.P. Austin Middle School has never been accredited, but Linden High School has been accredited for over 60 years. The school system has been trying to get the process started for over a year. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman said […] The post Linden City Schools accreditation process has begun appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Chick-fil-A McCalla food truck retired
The Chick-fil-A McCalla food truck will sadly no longer be making appearances in Demopolis as it has been retired. The announcement was posted via Facebook on Aug. 30. The McCalla truck had been in service for seven years. “With a lot of deliberation, we are retiring our food truck. We thank you for the years […] The post Chick-fil-A McCalla food truck retired appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
West Alabama Training Center open in Demopolis
Wallace Community College Demopolis took a big step forward on Aug. 30 with the opening of the West Alabama Training Center. The project has been three years in the making and is now finally open for anyone interested in the courses it offers. The former National Guard Armory building is housing the technical center as […] The post West Alabama Training Center open in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County man arrested for armed robberies in Thomasville
A Marengo County man has been arrested by the Thomasville Police Department for robberies committed in July and August. Carterrio Tyran McMillian, 33, was arrested on Aug. 27 for two robberies of Thomasville businesses. On July 25, McMillian robbed the Brake Time convenience store (formerly known as CEFCO), and on Aug. 24 he robbed the […] The post Marengo County man arrested for armed robberies in Thomasville appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eat’n Out: Steakhouse on the Beach!
We were sitting on the beach enjoying the mesmerizing sound of the surf when we realized we were getting hungry. It was just after noon and our breakfast had been very light that day because we were anxious to get out on the beach and under our rental umbrella. When we saw the beach guy […] The post Eat’n Out: Steakhouse on the Beach! appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: Summer Vacation (Retread from 1 August 2001)
When I wrote the name of this week’s column, for no particular reason, I thought about that National Lampoon movie about the Griswold’s entitled Christmas Vacation. My wife and children have often called me Griswold, especially when I’d be up on a ladder plugging in Christmas lights to beat the band, only to have some […] The post Days Gone Bye: Summer Vacation (Retread from 1 August 2001) appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Be present – give time, attention
By Dunford Cole Pastor of Campground and Rutledge Methodist Churches How hard can it be to give someone five minutes of your attention? I was just watching this incredible documentary on bands from the late 80’s and early 90’s, and something really struck a chord with me. The lead vocalist of one of those bands […] The post Be present – give time, attention appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cracked Pots
By Freda Reynolds Are you a “cracked pot?” I believe there is a crack in all of us. We all have blemishes, places where our lives have been broken. We can feel inadequate, unworthy in all areas of life. We live in a fallen world. Because of sin in the garden of Eden, we are […] The post Cracked Pots appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools celebrate upward trends in student achievement
Demopolis City Schools (DCS) Superintendent Tony Willis announced to the Board of Education last Monday that the district is continuing to see upward trends in student achievement. “Sometimes we’re a little nervous when things go up as much as they did last year, sometimes you see things recalibrate, but we’ve continued to go up,” said […] The post Demopolis City Schools celebrate upward trends in student achievement appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Leadership Marengo seeking nominations, sponsorships for new class
Leadership Marengo is embarking on its 30th year and is seeking nominations and sponsorships for the new class. The tuition fee for each participant is $200. It is the sole mission of Leadership Marengo, Inc. to identify, educate, and train potential leaders, as well as current leaders in Marengo County. Throughout the series of leadership […] The post Leadership Marengo seeking nominations, sponsorships for new class appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County students participate in Fall 2023 Cooperative Education at UA
TUSCALOOSA, AL (08/29/2023)– This fall, 152 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA’s Cooperative Education Program during the fall 2023 semester. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This […] The post Marengo County students participate in Fall 2023 Cooperative Education at UA appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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