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Sweet Water High School holds annual Black History Program
Sweet Water High School (SWHS) hosted its Black History Program titled “Break Every Chain: Emancipation and Beyond” on Monday, Feb. 12. The program featured students and school faculty members. The guest speaker was supposed to be Reginal Abernathy, but he was unfortunately unable to attend due to an emergency at his home. The welcome was […] The post Sweet Water High School holds annual Black History Program appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
James Spann visits Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School (WES) gave James Spann a big Demopolis welcome on Tuesday. He provided an informative lesson on weather and weather safety to students. Students had the opportunity to interact with Spann and view actual storm damage. […] The post James Spann visits Westside Elementary School appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Two Rivers Art Council hosting music showcase
The Demopolis Two Rivers Arts Council (TRAC) has a special event lined up for music lovers. The TRAC will present the “Blues and More” Live Music Showcase on Feb. 17 at The Ballroom at 7 p.m. The Ballroom is located at 114 East Washington Street, and the TRAC promises a night of electrifying live music. […] The post Two Rivers Art Council hosting music showcase appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council acknowledges WCC accreditation
Wallace Community College (WCC) recently announced that the Demopolis campus received its accreditation on Dec. 3, 2023. The Demopolis City Council officially acknowledged the school’s accomplishment at the Feb. 1 meeting. President of WCC, Dr. James Mitchell, spoke before the council and said that the process of accreditation for the Demopolis campus began two years […] The post Demopolis City Council acknowledges WCC accreditation appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County prepares pre-registration clinic
The Marengo County School System will conduct the Kindergarten and First Grade Pre-Registration Clinic on Friday, March 8, from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and from noon until 2:30 p.m. A child who will be five years old before Sept. 2 may pre-register for kindergarten. Children not already attending kindergarten and who will be six before […] The post Marengo County prepares pre-registration clinic appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: James Edward “Jake” Perry
James Edward “Jake” Perry of Opelika, formerly of Demopolis, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 1 at Lake Martin Hospital Dadeville. Funeral services for James Edward “Jake” Perry were held on Feb. 9 from Christian Chapel Baptist Church Demopolis. Interment followed in Memorial Cemetery Demopolis. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC were entrusted with arrangements. The post Obituary: James Edward “Jake” Perry appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Annual Rooster Day set for April 13
The annual Rooster Day celebration is slated for Apr. 13. Rooster Day is hosted by The Marengo County Historical Society (MCHS), which created Rooster Day as a fundraiser that celebrates the unique heritage of Demopolis – talented artists and craftspeople, great local food and community spirit. Funds raised are used for the continued historic preservation […] The post Annual Rooster Day set for April 13 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
ALEA’s ICAC Unit Promotes Safer Internet Day 2024
Feb. 6, marked Safer Internet Day, a global initiative aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people. In light of this important day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has joined forces with law enforcement […] The post ALEA’s ICAC Unit Promotes Safer Internet Day 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
The Rash Of Church Firings
By Michael J. Brooks It was a surprise to me when I was researching another issue. I remembered a pastor, at least his name since we’ve not met, who was at a leading church in another state. But the news story about the matter at hand located him elsewhere. Out of curiosity I did a […] The post The Rash Of Church Firings appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
A definition of love
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ Define “love.” I will give you a minute to think. OK, do you give up? I have never heard anyone give an adequate definition of love. Yet love is a foundational stone of what Christianity is. God is love (1 John 4:8). Love for one another […] The post A definition of love appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
How is your heart?
Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We are learning more and more about […] The post How is your heart? appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Sheriff’s Arrests
Jan. 20 Daniel John “Chuck” Baker was arrested by the Marengo County Sheriff’s Office for criminal trespass third degree. Baker was released on Jan. 21 on bond. Jan. 24 Britten Faith Stephens was arrested for driving under the influence by the Marengo County Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 26 Keith Thompson was booked into the Marengo County […] The post Marengo County Sheriff’s Arrests appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Party Mix – Appetizers for the big game
Sunday, Feb. 11 is the big day, showtime for the biggest football game in the United States. I don’t think I’m allowed to publish the name of that football game in the paper, but you know which one I am talking about. It is one of the most watched sporting events in the country and […] The post Party Mix – Appetizers for the big game appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Reports – Jan. 2 – Jan. 22
Jan. 2 Michael A. Walker, 24, was arrested for criminal trespassing third degree. Arrested in Rainbow Circle. Jeremy L. Portis, 27, was arrested for domestic violence third degree and criminal mischief third degree. Arrested on East Pettus. Christina R. King, 24, was arrested on two counts of miscellaneous capias. Jan. 4 Dorothy J. Wesley, 68, […] The post Demopolis Police Reports – Jan. 2 – Jan. 22 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Ivey awards $188M ‘middle-mile’ broadband funding
Governor Kay Ivey visited her hometown of Camden Monday, to announce the award of more than $188 Million to fund broadband expansion for rural communities like those in Butler County. The announcement unveiled the Alabama Anchor Institution/Middle Mile Grant Program which awards 12 internet service providers (ISOP) $188,453,905 for 4,000 miles of “middle-mile” high-speed internet […] The post Ivey awards $188M ‘middle-mile’ broadband funding appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
FAFSA Portal now open to seniors
Marengo County K-12 Instructional Leader Wendy Joiner presented her monthly report to the Marengo County Board of Education at its Jan. 25 meeting. Joiner announced that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Portal is now open for high school seniors to begin filling out the form. Career Coach Amy Ward is working with […] The post FAFSA Portal now open to seniors appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
January Leaders of the Month for U.S. Jones Elementary School
Each month US Jones Elementary School honors its Leaders of the Month, chosen from each classroom. These students exemplify leadership qualities both inside and outside the classroom. The post January Leaders of the Month for U.S. Jones Elementary School appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis baseball remembers Bobby Jackson
On Feb. 5, the Demopolis High School (DHS) baseball team held a special recognition event to honor the late Bobby Jackson. Jackson passed away in July 2023. Jackson was a DHS graduate and had a huge love for baseball. He was a pitcher for Demopolis when he was in high school and he also played […] The post Demopolis baseball remembers Bobby Jackson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Lock, Dam potentially closed until mid-May
On Jan. 29, the Army Corps of Engineers issued an update on the state of the Demopolis Lock and Dam. The dam has been closed since Jan. 16 when the upper miter sill broke off. In an earlier update, officials with the Mobile Engineer District estimated repairs would take around 30 to 60 days, but […] The post Demopolis Lock, Dam potentially closed until mid-May appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council to crack down on golf carts
During the Feb. 1 Demopolis City Council meeting, Councilmember Jim Stanford reported that children under 16 years old have begun driving golf carts in the city streets. Stanford said that children he has seen recently operating a golf cart were under the age of 16, and that some looked as young as nine years old. […] The post Demopolis City Council to crack down on golf carts appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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