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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.
Alabama Expands Missing and Endangered Person Alert to Include Abducted Adults
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law an expanded version of Alabama’s Missing and Endangered Persons Alert, now to include an adult that has been abducted, effective Friday, Sept. 1. Previously, the criteria for a Missing and Endangered Person Alert stated that a person must be missing and living with a mental or […] The post Alabama Expands Missing and Endangered Person Alert to Include Abducted Adults 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.
Southern Oak Outdoors holds grand opening
Southern Oak Outdoors held its grand opening in Demopolis this past Saturday. The event saw a fairly large turnout for the day of fun that featured food and drinks, a Snow Blizzy Truck, face painting, an inventory sale, and giveaways. Rachel Wallace, co-owner with Cody Wallace, posted on Facebook the...
Parole hearing continued for Marengo County inmate Shareena Ann Thompson
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 21 parole hearings Aug. 10, granting one parole and denying 20. The Board continued four paroles to a later date. The Board also held 11 hearings on requests for pardons, granting four and denying seven. The Board continued four pardons to a later date. One of the four […] The post Parole hearing continued for Marengo County inmate Shareena Ann Thompson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo Panthers get season opening win over Washington County
The Marengo Panthers won their season opening game against the Washington County Bulldogs 14-0. The majority of the first half saw no points, but the Panthers found an opening with 1:32 left in the second quarter to get on the board. Jeremiah Bouler completed at 18-yard pass to Michael James to put the Panthers up 6-0. The […] The post Marengo Panthers get season opening win over Washington County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water Bulldogs start season off with a bang
The Sweet Water Bulldogs traveled to Grove Hill this past Friday to take on the Clarke County High School (CCHS) Bulldogs. Although there were some seemingly questionable calls by officials that cost Sweet Water yards or points, the Bulldogs came away with a 41-28 win. Clarke County got things going first and quickly moved down […] The post Sweet Water Bulldogs start season off with a bang appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Three Demopolis men, two juveniles, charged with capital murder of 19-year-old
On Aug. 27, at approximately 8:26 p.m., officers responded to 908 South Glover Street, Demopolis in reference to reports of suspects shooting into a residence. Upon officer’s arrival, they located a female subject in the house suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began rendering aid until medical personnel arrived.
Demopolis Tigers open season with 29-20 victory
Week one of the 2023 football season is in the books and the Demopolis Tigers started things off on a high note. The Tigers traveled to American Christian Academy (ACA) on Aug. 25 where they took on the Patriots in what was only the third meeting between the schools. The game was a back and […] The post Demopolis Tigers open season with 29-20 victory appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools named among Districts of Distinction
The National Beta Club, a high school honors organization, has named the Demopolis school district one of 42 “Districts of Distinction” in the country. Superintendent Tony Willis made the announcement at the Aug. 21 board meeting. Willis said Demopolis received the distinction because of involvement in Beta Club at all the schools in the district. […] The post Demopolis City Schools named among Districts of Distinction appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Shooting in Demopolis
Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers has confirmed a shooting in Demopolis that occurred yesterday evening. No information on the incident has been released as of yet, but a press release is expected. The Demopolis Times will update this article as more information becomes available. The post Shooting in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eat’n Out! Feasting on the beach!
Hot! I am sure I don’t have to tell you how hot it’s been. I don’t know if we have set some sort of record recently with the heat and the heat index, but it sure feels like it. I really suspect that it is no hotter than it was when we were growing up […] The post Eat’n Out! Feasting on the beach! appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Pruning for growth
By Freda Reynolds I love pretty gardens, landscapes with lots of color, and fields of wildflowers. I have seasons where I enjoy spending time weeding, and deadheading blooms that have given their all. Their purpose has been spent. The plant is still doing well. Life is still there. Pruning love it or hate it still […] The post Pruning for growth appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
I stand with James Dobson
By Michael J. Brooks I saw Carl in another city years later. He greeted me warmly. He was active in our former church, but left in a huff, or as the late, great Groucho Marx would say, “in a minute and a huff.” The young man who taught youth on Sunday night asked me about […] The post I stand with James Dobson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
A Panera Bread in the wilderness
By R.A. Tea Mathews Treason. The man fled for what amounted to treason. He had turned on Israel, and the nation would suffer terribly in the ensuing years. Israel’s King Ahab searched the world for him, confronting every nation, demanding an oath that the fugitive wasn’t there. For three years, the man hid, first in […] The post A Panera Bread in the wilderness appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Are you a new person?
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ Last week we noted that God promised a new name for His people once the Gentiles were accepted (Isaiah 62:2). We saw that the disciples were called Christians after the Gentiles were accepted into the church (Acts 11:26). We saw that Paul was trying to get […] The post Are you a new person? appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Irby Elected to International position in Fraternity
Monaleto C. Irby, a native of Demopolis, Alabama and a 1993 graduate of Demopolis High School, has been elected as International Director of Collegiate Affairs for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. during their International Conclave in Houston, Tx this past July. Irby, who has been a member of the organization for 27 years, coming through […] The post Irby Elected to International position in Fraternity appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
ALEA warns of deadly “Tranq,” Fentanyl mix
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Charles May fell ill on May 3 after exposure to fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a powerful sedative also known as “Tranq.” May was administered Narcan and transported to East Alabama Medical Center for treatment but has suffered from health-related issues ever since. The agency is taking measures to […] The post ALEA warns of deadly “Tranq,” Fentanyl mix appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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