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Obituary: Carol Anderson Collins
Carol Anderson Collins, 71 of Gallion went to her eternal home on Oct. 26. She was born on April 13, 1952, in Lake City, FL to Cecil A. Anderson and Bessie Cooper Anderson. She was a self-employed florist. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Audra Leigh Ward; her son, Joel Gray […] The post Obituary: Carol Anderson Collins appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Jennifer Glass Grice
Jennifer Glass Grice, 49 of Gallion, AL went to her eternal home on Oct. 24. She was born on November 2, 1973, in Selma, AL to Sara Ruth Warren Glass and Floyd Glass. She was a postal worker in Linden. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; her […] The post Obituary: Jennifer Glass Grice appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Rotarians hear food pantry history
Rev. Evan Thayer of Trinity Episcopal Church was the speaker for the Oct. 25 Rotary Club meeting. The Demopolis Food Pantry volunteer presented Rotarians with a history of the outreach ministry and its connection to early Jewish settlers in Demopolis. The food pantry was established in 1987 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Then later moved into […] The post Demopolis Rotarians hear food pantry history appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Reports
The following arrests were made by the Demopolis Police Department Oct. 2-19. Oct. 2 Chylonn P. Spencer, 37, arrested on West Washington St for driving under the influence (alcohol) and resisting arrest Oct. 4 Thelloretta Smith, 69, arrested at DPD for animal cruelty Oct. 5 Walter M. Albritton, 43, arrested on Pinhook Road for attempting […] The post Demopolis Police Reports appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: John Edward Thomas
Mr. John Edward Thomas of Gallion entered into eternal rest on Oct. 21 at Brookwood Medical Center Birmingham. Graveside services for Mr. John Edward Thomas were held on Oct. 28 from Memorial Gardens (Hwy 43 S) Demopolis. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements. The post Obituary: John Edward Thomas appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Willie Burns
Mr. Willie Burns of Demopolis entered into eternal rest Oct. 20 at DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa. Funeral services for Mr. Willie Burns will be held on Nov, 3 at 11 a.m. from Moscow Baptist Church Demopolis. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Visitation will be held Nov. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at […] The post Obituary: Willie Burns appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo Panthers fall to University Charter School
The Marengo Panthers lost their chance for a playoff appearance with a 44-0 road loss to the University Charter School Trailblazers in Livingston. The Panthers had two turnovers in the first half that proved costly as the Trailblazers took advantage of the mistakes. The turnovers gave the Trailblazers a 20-0 lead halfway through the second […] The post Marengo Panthers fall to University Charter School appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water Bulldogs breeze past St. Luke’s Episcopal
The Sweet Water Bulldogs had no trouble against the Wildcats of St. Luke’s Episcopal Friday. The Bulldogs soundly defeated their opponent 42-7. Nate Norris, Deshanard Blanks, Ethan Carr, Elliot Lucy, Parker Townsend, and David Etheridge handled the scoring for the Bulldogs. Norris had two touchdowns throughout the game while Blanks, Carr, Lucy, Townsend, and Etheridge […] The post Sweet Water Bulldogs breeze past St. Luke’s Episcopal appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Tigers defeats Greenville Tigers
The Demopolis High School (DHS) Tigers allowed only one score for the Greenville Tigers Friday before taking control of the game near the end of the second quarter. Demopolis scored 31 points and restricted their opponent to only seven in the non-league victory. “Our kids played hard and found a way to win against a […] The post Demopolis Tigers defeats Greenville Tigers appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Be Safe, Be Seen, for a Happier Halloween
MONTGOMERY—While Halloween is a day of fun for most, it can also be a night of mischief for others. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind everyone of a few helpful safety tips and also share a link to the Agency’s online sex offender registry, so parents can remain aware of registered […] The post Be Safe, Be Seen, for a Happier Halloween appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Letter to the Editor: Jewish settlers fundamental to Demopolis founding
With all the terror being bombarded on Israel by Iran- backed Hamas, and the attendant anti-Semitism festering in America today, I want to remind the citizens of Demopolis how deeply we are in debt to the many early Jewish settlers who were fundamental in making our city what it is today. Although there are none […] The post Letter to the Editor: Jewish settlers fundamental to Demopolis founding appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
God is always closer than you think
By Rev. Dunford Cole Pastor of Camp Ground / Rutledge Methodist Church Have you ever noticed the words, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” on the side of your vehicle mirror? It’s a safety warning that is required on all vehicles. Side mirrors make objects appear smaller and farther away than they actually […] The post God is always closer than you think appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cravings
By Freda Reynolds Do you ever have cravings? Chocolate, cookies? Ice cream? It seems our world has become a world of cravings. Webster defines craving as a powerful desire for something. For some it is power or money or prestige. Others desire attention, appreciation and love. Whatever you crave has power over you. We are […] The post Cravings appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Banana nut muffins – A family delight
Banana nut muffins are another common food I remember from my childhood. While she doesn’t make them often, my mom loves a good muffin. Whenever my mom makes a batch, they never last long, but then, most sweet treats never do in our household. When I was a student at the University of West Alabama, […] The post Banana nut muffins – A family delight appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis woman killed in Greene County crash
A Demopolis woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Greene County. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. Oct. 26. The crash claimed the lives of Dana P. Freeman, 55, of Demopolis and Joseph D. Lunceford, 44, of Northport. Freeman was fatally injured when the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban that she was driving collided head-on […] The post Demopolis woman killed in Greene County crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools Foundation to host Cornhole Tournament
The Demopolis City Schools Foundation (DCSF) is trying something new this fall and will host a Cornhole Tournament on Nov. 2. The tournament will benefit the DCSF and the funding will go to the classroom grants program. Margaret Anne Gilchrist, the DCSF Director, said the idea for a cornhole tournament came from wanting to reach […] The post Demopolis City Schools Foundation to host Cornhole Tournament appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis BOE recognizes student achievements
The Demopolis Board of Education began its Oct. 16 meeting by recognizing two groups of students for their accomplishments. The first to be recognized was the Demopolis Middle School volleyball team who finished their season at 14-1. Head coach Jack Gantt thanked the board for recognizing the hard work his team put in during their […] The post Demopolis BOE recognizes student achievements appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Ashley Coplin – ‘Cancer made me stronger’
Ashley Coplin is a well-known face around Demopolis. She is an involved member of her community, an active Rotarian, and a loving wife and mother. But perhaps most importantly, she is a breast cancer survivor. Coplin received her cancer diagnosis in September 2021. She found the spot herself, and immediately went to her primary doctor […] The post Ashley Coplin – ‘Cancer made me stronger’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis celebrates connector road ribbon cutting
The Demopolis Industrial Development Board (IDB) held a ribbon cutting and lunch to celebrate opening the new connector road for the industrial park. The project has been in the works for at least 25 years and was spearheaded by John Cox Webb. Kirk Stephens, Director of the IDB, said the event was an appreciation for […] The post Demopolis celebrates connector road ribbon cutting appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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