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Storm shelter need ‘has never been greater’
Storm shelter need ‘has never been greater’ By Andrea Burroughs During the Feb. 13 Marengo County Commission meeting, Rayvell Smith appeared before the Commission to discuss the need for storm shelters in Marengo County, particularly in outlying areas. Smith said that storms are becoming more dangerous every year, and that many people living in the […] The post Storm shelter need ‘has never been greater’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Forkland man charged with drug, weapons charges
A Forkland man was arrested Tuesday and charged with multiple drug and weapons charges, law enforcement officials said. Jeffrey Moore, 48, of Forkland, was arrested on Tuesday, Marengo County Sheriff’s Office investigators said. Moore was wanted on three outstanding warrants. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, possessing drug paraphernalia and […] The post Forkland man charged with drug, weapons charges appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Jesus — A ruler for all time
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ This past Monday was Presidents Day in our country. As with any nation, we have had a variety of types of individuals who have served as President. We usually think of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln especially on this day. This is also an election year. […] The post Jesus — A ruler for all time appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Fake news: A product of opinion
By Michael J. Brooks I thought about it lately when I perused a list of political memorabilia for sale by a dealer in our hobby. She offered a beautifully framed edition of “The Chicago Tribune” from Nov. 3. 1948. The infamous headline read, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” Thomas Dewey, the sitting governor of New York, was […] The post Fake news: A product of opinion appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
God is never boring
By Dunford Cole Pastor, Camp Ground and Rutledge Methodist Church This Lent, Camp Ground and Rutledge Methodist Church have taken on the challenge of delving into Ephesians 4 every day until Holy Thursday. Together, we are discovering new wisdom, inspiration, and growing together as a community of faith. It is remarkable that no matter how […] The post God is never boring appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Our Father in Heaven
The sermon on the mount in Matthew is one of Jesus’ best known discourses. It is in chapter 6 of Matthew that Jesus gives his disciples a model for praying. Matthew 6:9-13, “our Father who is in heaven.” This prayer teaches us the basics. In this simple prayer, we find a guideline for how to […] The post Our Father in Heaven appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cinnamon Rolls – Better than store-bought
By Jalyn Zinn My older sister has been a baker for many years, and her delicacies have been a staple in my home. With everything from red velvet cakes to cinnamon rolls, the sweet treats always warm my heart. I’ve had many store bought cinnamon rolls, but none have compared to the taste of my […] The post Cinnamon Rolls – Better than store-bought appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council approves tax abatement
The Demopolis City Council approved a tax abatement for Stellar Renewable Power, LLC at its Feb. 15 meeting. Stellar Renewable Power plans to begin a solar power project on CR 1 within the city’s police jurisdiction. Stellar first appeared before the Council in 2023 to ask for permission to bring the project to Demopolis. The […] The post Demopolis City Council approves tax abatement appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Thomaston teen dies in car crash
An 18-year-old Thomaston resident was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. The 18-year-old was fatally injured when the 2014 Nissan Maxima the teen was driving left the roadway, overturned, and struck a tree. The teen was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash […] The post Thomaston teen dies in car crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
AT&T network outage disrupts services for thousands
By Amy Lewis Beginning early Thursday morning, thousands of AT&T customers, including many in areas of Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw County, experienced disruptions in phone services due to a widespread network outage. AT&T posted an update on Feb. 22 at 10:15 a.m., acknowledging the issue in a statement. “Some of our customers are experiencing wireless […] The post AT&T network outage disrupts services for thousands appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Scholarship Ball to be held at Demopolis Civic Center
The Livingston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold a Scholarship Ball on Feb. 24 at the Demopolis Civic Center at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $30. The post Scholarship Ball to be held at Demopolis Civic Center appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council closes portion of East Washington Street
The Demopolis City Council has declared an emergency closure of a portion of East Washington Street due to a small sinkhole on the side of the road. A resident who was walking on the street saw the sinkhole and reported it to the public works department. “It’s just like the sinkholes you see on TV, […] The post Demopolis City Council closes portion of East Washington Street appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024
The Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHOF) inducted its 2024 class during the annual banquet held on Monday, February 12. Five new members were inducted into the hall of fame: Ted Marshall, Diana Parten Miskow, Alfred Padilla, and Sam “Supe” Williams Jr., and Sam “Boomer” Williams III. Marshall’s award was presented to him by […] The post Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Alabama severe weather sales tax holiday Feb. 23-25
Beginning on Feb. 23, Alabamians can buy supplies and equipment to prepare for the severe weather season without paying the state’s four% sales tax through Feb. 25. Demopolis has participated in the sales tax holiday since 2017, Linden has participated since 2021 and Thomaston has participated since 2020. This is Alabama’s 13th severe weather preparedness […] The post Alabama severe weather sales tax holiday Feb. 23-25 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
The Holy Season of Lent
By Rev. Dunford Cole Pastor of Camp Ground/Rutledge Methodist Church Over the next few weeks, the Christian Church will have the opportunity to participate in the Lenten season. Lent is the time of year we transition from winter to spring and the church prepares itself for the coming of Easter. Lent is a time of […] The post The Holy Season of Lent appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
‘Where love is, God is there’
By Freda Reynolds February is the month we celebrate sweethearts. Valentines, candy, cards and flowers are advertised everywhere. It is a celebration of love! Young love is bursting out like spring flowers. Moms and Dad get into the act, purchasing bunnies, bears, candy, and treats. We want our friends and family to know how much […] The post ‘Where love is, God is there’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eutaw man charged with murder of Demopolis woman
On Feb. 13, at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to a missing person call on West Jackson Street at MySpace Apartments. Upon the officer’s arrival, it was reported to them that Sabrina Danielle Harbin had walked off from the apartments and gone East on Jackson. Officers on the scene completed a missing persons report and […] The post Eutaw man charged with murder of Demopolis woman appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tea Cakes – The old fashioned way
My mom recently told me that before buying packs of cookies from the grocery store like we do today, people made their own tea cakes at home. I’ve made plenty of cookie mixes at home before, but even that isn’t quite the same as what people used to do. The mixes come with most of […] The post Tea Cakes – The old fashioned way appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Elite Lindenite Organization hosting annual banquet
The Elite Lindenite Organization (ELO), Inc. proudly announces the 2024 African American Achievement Awards and Scholarship Banquet. The banquet will be on Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. at Murdock’s Entertainment and Banquet Hall. The banquet hall is located at 30316 US Highway 43 in Gallion. This event serves as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing the […] The post Elite Lindenite Organization hosting annual banquet appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Alabama House passes gaming bills
The Alabama House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday aimed at regulating gaming in Alabama. The House passed House Bill (HB) 151, a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing five limited forms of gaming — an official state lottery, casino-style games at seven locations, limited sports wagering, traditional raffles and traditional paper bingo. — and prohibiting all […] The post Alabama House passes gaming bills appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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