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Delta Regional Authority announces $30M for community infrastructure fund
Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced funding availability for the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF), which supports economic and community development needs throughout the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Approximately $30 million is available to address basic public infrastructure and transportation infrastructure, as well as flood-control issues for communities within DRA’s eight-state service […] The post Delta Regional Authority announces $30M for community infrastructure fund appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Top spellers recognized at US Jones
US Jones held its spelling bee recently, recognizing one winner and a runner-up from each grade level. Dr. Aliquippa Allen, founder and executive director of the Rural Business Training Center (RBTC) served as official word pronouncer for the contest. Emerging as the top spellers at the school are 3rd grade winner Zy’Nia Fluker and runner-up […] The post Top spellers recognized at US Jones appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
US Jones names February Leaders of the Month
By Staff Reports Each month, faculty at US Jones Elementary School select children who are leaders in the classroom and the community. For February, students in grades 3-5 were acknowledged for their leadership skills. Congratulations to these young leaders! 3rd grade – Pictured are Taylor Sisson, Jace Smith, Paisley Lawrence, Elly Wilkerson, Tevin Brown, Maddisyn […] The post US Jones names February Leaders of the Month appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tigers finish season as regional runners-up
By Baylen Parker Special to The Demopolis Times Demopolis boys’ basketball ended the season with an Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 5A Regional Runners-Up title after a loss to Valley High School, 62-53, on Feb. 21 in the Elite 8 game at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham. The Tigers had their hands full […] The post Tigers finish season as regional runners-up appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo schools kick off civic education programs
Demopolis, Linden and Marengo County schools kicked off their civic education programs with a visit from Libby Liberty on Feb. 20. Through an initiative of the Liberty Learning Foundation, Great American Tours brought Libby Liberty to Sweet Water High School for a program for Linden, Sweet Water and Amelia L Johnson elementary schools second and […] The post Marengo schools kick off civic education programs appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis High School celebrates after being recognized as National Model School and School of Distinction
Demopolis High School has been named a CLAS School of Distinction and a National Model School. The school recently received recognition from The Center for Model Schools and the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools. High School officials recently made the announcement in the school’s Tiger Ambush newsletter. On May 6, Demopolis High School will […] The post Demopolis High School celebrates after being recognized as National Model School and School of Distinction appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Company breaks ground on high-speed, fiber optic service for Demopolis, 16 other Black Belt communities
Demopolis and 16 other Alabama Black Belt communities will soon be able to connect to a new lightning-fast, fiber-optic network being rolled out by Meridiam, an infrastructure investment firm. The major new investment to expand high-speed internet service across Alabama will give Demopolis an important tool to better compete for job-creating projects and fuel economic growth. […] The post Company breaks ground on high-speed, fiber optic service for Demopolis, 16 other Black Belt communities appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
School board recognizes teachers for classroom growth
By Andrea Burroughs The Demopolis Board of Education recognized three teachers whose classes had the highest growth during the first semester. The classes of Molly Malone, Paige Gandy, and Amanda Powell showed more growth than any other class in their grade levels. Superintendent Tony Willis described them as “humble teachers” and said it is “no […] The post School board recognizes teachers for classroom growth appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis puts out request for artist to transform this wall with beautiful mural for community development
Main Street Demopolis officials hope to transform a blank downtown wall on Washington Street into a work of art that will be beautiful and help foster economic and community development. On March 1, Main Street Demopolis issued a Request for Proposals seeking an artist to paint a mural for downtown Demopolis. The deadline for artists […] The post Demopolis puts out request for artist to transform this wall with beautiful mural for community development appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Construction project to close some Demopolis streets, police say
Demopolis police are warning motorists of a construction project that will close two sections of city streets. “Main Avenue will be closed to traffic from Washington Street to Franklin Street,” Demopolis police warned on social media. “Franklin Street will be closed from Main Avenue to Walnut Street. Workers will be working in the area doing […] The post Construction project to close some Demopolis streets, police say appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Incumbent Calvin Martin wins re-election to Marengo County Commission, representing District 4
Incumbent Calvin Martin won re-election as the District 4 representative of the Marengo County Commission. Martin faced three other challengers in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday and emerged victorious with nearly 63 percent of the votes cast. Martin received 714 votes (62.91%). Patrick Price Sr. received 169 votes (14.89%), David Keith Bennett received 163 votes […] The post Incumbent Calvin Martin wins re-election to Marengo County Commission, representing District 4 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Glass will be Marengo County’s next circuit clerk
Darren Glass will be the new Marengo County circuit clerk. With 100 percent of boxes reporting, Glass won against challenger Emily Yelverton in the Democratic Primary. Glass received 2,860 votes or 71.63 percent of the votes cast in the election. Yelverton received 1,133 votes or 28.37 percent of the votes. With no Republican challenger, Glass […] The post Glass will be Marengo County’s next circuit clerk appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Despite winning primary, Horn will not be Republican nominee after being allowed to withdraw from race. Litaker will face Sewell in general election.
Despite winning the Republican Primary Tuesday for US Representative of District 7, Christian Horn will not be the party’s nominee in the general election in November. Robin Litaker will be the party’s nominee and will face the incumbent U.S. House District 7 Rep. Terri Sewell, who won the Democratic Primary Tuesday. The Alabama Secretary of […] The post Despite winning primary, Horn will not be Republican nominee after being allowed to withdraw from race. Litaker will face Sewell in general election. appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
DHS athletes recognized by BOE
By Andrea Burroughs During the Feb. 21 Demopolis Board of Education meeting, two Demopolis High School (DHS) athletes were recognized for recent athletic accomplishments. Ashton Moorer, a DHS senior, was recognized for receiving the Tre Jones Memorial Scholarship from the Marengo Sports Hall of Fame. The Tre Jones Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating […] The post DHS athletes recognized by BOE appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tiger Arts Guild performs for school board
By Andrea Burroughs The Demopolis High School Tiger Arts Guild performed for the Board of Education on Feb. 21 before the regular meeting began. While students did not perform the entire play, they did sing three of the many songs they have been rehearsing for weeks. The group performed “The Prince is Giving a Ball,” […] The post Tiger Arts Guild performs for school board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County throws support behind Democratic Rep. Sewell in Primary. Biden and Trump also win in county.
With 100 percent of boxes reporting, Marengo County cast their ballots for the leading candidates in the presidential and statewide primaries. Unsurprisingly, President Joe Biden (D) and former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in Marengo County and across the entire state in the Super Tuesday primaries. The two will likely face each other in the […] The post Marengo County throws support behind Democratic Rep. Sewell in Primary. Biden and Trump also win in county. appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools Foundation celebrates 30 years
By Andrea Burroughs The Demopolis City Schools Foundation (DCSF) celebrated its 30th anniversary Feb. 22. The event was held at the Marengo County History and Archives Museum. The program consisted of a rundown of how the foundation did in 2023, recognition of endowments, recognition of contributors and a message from guest speaker Amanda Pendergrass. Director […] The post Demopolis City Schools Foundation celebrates 30 years appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Chronic disease runs rampant in Alabama
By Andrea Burroughs The speaker for the Feb. 12 Rotary Club meeting was Teresa Shufflebarger with Live Healthsmart Alabama. Shufflebarger is originally from Alabama and said it was important to her to be a part of something that might make Alabama better. According to Shufflebarger, Dr. Ray Watts, president of UAB, put forth a challenge […] The post Chronic disease runs rampant in Alabama appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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