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All Kids, All Babies programs presented to Demopolis Rotarians
Amy Abrams with the Alabama Department of Public Health was the speaker for the Oct. 11 Rotary Club meeting. Abrams gave a presentation on the All Kids and All Babies programs in Alabama. Abrams has been a social worker for over 23 years and her role is to work children’s health insurance programs or CHIP. […] The post All Kids, All Babies programs presented to Demopolis Rotarians appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Black Belt Community Foundation Annual Throw & Go Football Contest Returns
By Black Belt Community Foundation The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) Annual “Throw & Go Contest” has kicked off for 2023 to support the foundation’s Community Grants Program. This year’s prize is a pair of tickets to the 2023 Iron Bowl game to be played at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn on Nov. 25. The tickets […] The post Black Belt Community Foundation Annual Throw & Go Football Contest Returns appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Be married at heart
By Rev. Dunford Cole Camp Ground and Rutledge Methodist Church Be married in your heart, not on paper! Marriage is a beautiful journey that goes far beyond a mere 50/50 arrangement. Imagine if you and your spouse were to take a test and both scored 50, you would have both failed. But let me tell […] The post Be married at heart appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Life is but a vapor
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t cough. I surely couldn’t speak. I was in a gathering of thousands of people who were eating and waiting to hear Drew Brees speak. No one knew. I did get someone’s attention nearby, and tapped my throat to indicate I was […] The post Life is but a vapor appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
The Game of Life
By Freda Reynolds Did you ever start to play a game without understanding the rules? Frustrating isn’t it? When you were young maybe you had cousins or older friends who would change the rules of a game to make it more in their favor? It’s hard to play when the rules keep changing. Unfortunately, that […] The post The Game of Life appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Michael “Dennis” Griffin, Jr
Michael “Dennis” Griffin, Jr, age 16, passed away Sept. 27 at UAB hospital. Dennis was a loving son and brother, devoted friend, and fierce competitor. He lit up a room with his personality and warmth, and never knew a stranger. Dennis is survived by his loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Griffin, Sr. (Amanda […] The post Obituary: Michael “Dennis” Griffin, Jr appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Rev. Keith B. Owens
Rev. Keith B. Owens of Demopolis entered into eternal rest Oct. 1 at his residence. Funeral services for Rev. Keith B. Owens were held on Oct. 7 at Christian Chapel Baptist Church Demopolis. Interment followed in Memorial Gardens in Demopolis. Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements. The post Obituary: Rev. Keith B. Owens appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Public school foundations essential to success
An Editorial Opinion of The Demopolis Times Public school foundations are an important part of a school system. They are vital in getting teachers and students the resources they need, especially in rural areas. What is a school foundation exactly? A school foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money to provide additional supplies and […] The post Public school foundations essential to success appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Potato Casserole – A Family Favorite
This week’s dish is another savory one that I think a lot of people will like and have probably had before. Whenever a special holiday came up like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter my grandmother would make this dish. It was one of her favorites both because it tasted good and because it is fairly simple […] The post Potato Casserole – A Family Favorite appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Linden City Council police department hire, vehicle purchase
At a recent Linden City Council meeting, Police Chief Richard Varner told the Council that he and an interview committee recommended a recruit for hire with the Linden Police Department. The Council unanimously approved hiring Kewuan Jones as the department’s newest addition. Varner said that Jones isn’t certified yet and will have to attend the […] The post Linden City Council police department hire, vehicle purchase appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: James Melton Winters
James Melton Winters age 89 of Demopolis, AL died Oct. 7 at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1933 in McWilliams, AL to Frances James and Ethel Lois Winters. He was a retired finishing leader with Gulf States Paper. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lyon Winters; son, James Daniel Winters; daughter, Barbara […] The post Obituary: James Melton Winters appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Obituary: Gertrude Johnson
Gertrude Johnson, 87, of Linden entered into eternal transition on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services for Johnson will be Saturday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. from First Missionary Baptist Church, 20 Cahaba Road in Uniontown. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Demopolis. The post Obituary: Gertrude Johnson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water principal Gary Gibson resigns
The Marengo County Board of Education met in an “emergency called meeting” on Sept. 29 where they accepted the resignation of principal Dr. Gary Gibson. Gibson has served as the SWHS principal since July 2022. Gibson also served as the Demopolis Middle School principal from 2021 to 2022. He served in that position for only […] The post Sweet Water principal Gary Gibson resigns appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Council meets Britt field representative
Kelli Wolfe, the Field Representative for Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, attended the Oct. 5 Demopolis City Council meeting where she briefly introduced herself to the council and others in attendance. Wolfe is a native of Tuscaloosa County and was named the first West Alabama Field Representative for Sen. Katie Britt in January. Wolfe’s role as […] The post Demopolis City Council meets Britt field representative appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Revised: Demopolis City Schools Foundation awards $46,293.79 in fall grants
Editor’s note: Due to an oversight in the press release, the amount of funding provided by the Demopolis City Schools Foundation erroneously ran as $249,293.79 when it is $46,293.79. This article has been corrected. By Margaret Anne Gilchrist Teachers and students at Demopolis City Schools were surprised this week with the announcement of grants for […] The post Revised: Demopolis City Schools Foundation awards $46,293.79 in fall grants appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water Bulldogs get region win over Linden Patriots
The Sweet Water Bulldogs hosted their county rival, the Linden Patriots, last Friday and came away with a 20-0 victory. Deshanard Blanks, Ethan Carr, and Timothy Kelley handled the scoring for the Bulldogs, with touchdowns on 1, 3, and 2 yard runs respectively. Kicker David Etheridge was 2 of 3 on extra point attempts. The […] The post Sweet Water Bulldogs get region win over Linden Patriots appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tigers bounce back with win over Wildcats
The Demopolis Tigers traveled to Columbiana Friday to take on the Shelby County Wildcats. It was a low scoring game, but the Tigers came away with a 21-0 victory scoring two of their three touchdowns in the first half and the final score in the third quarter. Keishawn Rowser put the Tigers on the board […] The post Tigers bounce back with win over Wildcats appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Reports Sept. 3-30
Sept. 3 Nigel Johnson, age 23, auto theft at Rainbow Circle. Theft from a motor vehicle second degree and theft from a motor vehicle first degree Aliyana N. Coleman, age 21, shoplifting on Hwy 80 East and resisting arrest Sept. 4 Ariel S. Williams, age 23, possession of marijuana second degree on 3rd Ave Salacia […] The post Demopolis Police Reports Sept. 3-30 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Ivey directs flags lowered to honor fallen in Israel
On Oct. 9, Governor Kay Ivey directed that all flags across Alabama should be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the lives lost in Israel at the hands of Hamas terrorists Saturday. The directive refers to massive rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel which occurred Oct. 7, the Jewish holy day […] The post Ivey directs flags lowered to honor fallen in Israel appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Revised: Demopolis City Schools Foundation awards $46,293.79 in fall grants
Editor’s note: Due to an oversight in the press release, the amount of funding provided by the Demopolis City Schools Foundation erroneously ran as $249,293.79 when it is $46,293.79. This article has been corrected. By Margaret Anne Gilchrist Teachers and students at Demopolis City Schools were surprised this week with the announcement of grants for […] The post Revised: Demopolis City Schools Foundation awards $46,293.79 in fall grants appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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