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Marengo County man arrested for armed robberies in Thomasville
A Marengo County man has been arrested by the Thomasville Police Department for robberies committed in July and August. Carterrio Tyran McMillian, 33, was arrested on Aug. 27 for two robberies of Thomasville businesses. On July 25, McMillian robbed the Brake Time convenience store (formerly known as CEFCO), and on Aug. 24 he robbed the […] The post Marengo County man arrested for armed robberies in Thomasville appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eat’n Out: Steakhouse on the Beach!
We were sitting on the beach enjoying the mesmerizing sound of the surf when we realized we were getting hungry. It was just after noon and our breakfast had been very light that day because we were anxious to get out on the beach and under our rental umbrella. When we saw the beach guy […] The post Eat’n Out: Steakhouse on the Beach! appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: Summer Vacation (Retread from 1 August 2001)
When I wrote the name of this week’s column, for no particular reason, I thought about that National Lampoon movie about the Griswold’s entitled Christmas Vacation. My wife and children have often called me Griswold, especially when I’d be up on a ladder plugging in Christmas lights to beat the band, only to have some […] The post Days Gone Bye: Summer Vacation (Retread from 1 August 2001) appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Be present – give time, attention
By Dunford Cole Pastor of Campground and Rutledge Methodist Churches How hard can it be to give someone five minutes of your attention? I was just watching this incredible documentary on bands from the late 80’s and early 90’s, and something really struck a chord with me. The lead vocalist of one of those bands […] The post Be present – give time, attention appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cracked Pots
By Freda Reynolds Are you a “cracked pot?” I believe there is a crack in all of us. We all have blemishes, places where our lives have been broken. We can feel inadequate, unworthy in all areas of life. We live in a fallen world. Because of sin in the garden of Eden, we are […] The post Cracked Pots appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Alabama Expands Missing and Endangered Person Alert to Include Abducted Adults
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law an expanded version of Alabama’s Missing and Endangered Persons Alert, now to include an adult that has been abducted, effective Friday, Sept. 1. Previously, the criteria for a Missing and Endangered Person Alert stated that a person must be missing and living with a mental or […] The post Alabama Expands Missing and Endangered Person Alert to Include Abducted Adults appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools celebrate upward trends in student achievement
Demopolis City Schools (DCS) Superintendent Tony Willis announced to the Board of Education last Monday that the district is continuing to see upward trends in student achievement. “Sometimes we’re a little nervous when things go up as much as they did last year, sometimes you see things recalibrate, but we’ve continued to go up,” said […] The post Demopolis City Schools celebrate upward trends in student achievement appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Leadership Marengo seeking nominations, sponsorships for new class
Leadership Marengo is embarking on its 30th year and is seeking nominations and sponsorships for the new class. The tuition fee for each participant is $200. It is the sole mission of Leadership Marengo, Inc. to identify, educate, and train potential leaders, as well as current leaders in Marengo County. Throughout the series of leadership […] The post Leadership Marengo seeking nominations, sponsorships for new class appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County students participate in Fall 2023 Cooperative Education at UA
TUSCALOOSA, AL (08/29/2023)– This fall, 152 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA’s Cooperative Education Program during the fall 2023 semester. In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This […] The post Marengo County students participate in Fall 2023 Cooperative Education at UA appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Southern Oak Outdoors holds grand opening
Southern Oak Outdoors held its grand opening in Demopolis this past Saturday. The event saw a fairly large turnout for the day of fun that featured food and drinks, a Snow Blizzy Truck, face painting, an inventory sale, and giveaways. Rachel Wallace, co-owner with Cody Wallace, posted on Facebook the...
Parole hearing continued for Marengo County inmate Shareena Ann Thompson
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 21 parole hearings Aug. 10, granting one parole and denying 20. The Board continued four paroles to a later date. The Board also held 11 hearings on requests for pardons, granting four and denying seven. The Board continued four pardons to a later date. One of the four […] The post Parole hearing continued for Marengo County inmate Shareena Ann Thompson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo Panthers get season opening win over Washington County
The Marengo Panthers won their season opening game against the Washington County Bulldogs 14-0. The majority of the first half saw no points, but the Panthers found an opening with 1:32 left in the second quarter to get on the board. Jeremiah Bouler completed at 18-yard pass to Michael James to put the Panthers up 6-0. The […] The post Marengo Panthers get season opening win over Washington County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water Bulldogs start season off with a bang
The Sweet Water Bulldogs traveled to Grove Hill this past Friday to take on the Clarke County High School (CCHS) Bulldogs. Although there were some seemingly questionable calls by officials that cost Sweet Water yards or points, the Bulldogs came away with a 41-28 win. Clarke County got things going first and quickly moved down […] The post Sweet Water Bulldogs start season off with a bang appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Three Demopolis men, two juveniles, charged with capital murder of 19-year-old
On Aug. 27, at approximately 8:26 p.m., officers responded to 908 South Glover Street, Demopolis in reference to reports of suspects shooting into a residence. Upon officer’s arrival, they located a female subject in the house suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began rendering aid until medical personnel arrived.
Demopolis Tigers open season with 29-20 victory
Week one of the 2023 football season is in the books and the Demopolis Tigers started things off on a high note. The Tigers traveled to American Christian Academy (ACA) on Aug. 25 where they took on the Patriots in what was only the third meeting between the schools. The game was a back and […] The post Demopolis Tigers open season with 29-20 victory appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools named among Districts of Distinction
The National Beta Club, a high school honors organization, has named the Demopolis school district one of 42 “Districts of Distinction” in the country. Superintendent Tony Willis made the announcement at the Aug. 21 board meeting. Willis said Demopolis received the distinction because of involvement in Beta Club at all the schools in the district. […] The post Demopolis City Schools named among Districts of Distinction appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Shooting in Demopolis
Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers has confirmed a shooting in Demopolis that occurred yesterday evening. No information on the incident has been released as of yet, but a press release is expected. The Demopolis Times will update this article as more information becomes available. The post Shooting in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eat’n Out! Feasting on the beach!
Hot! I am sure I don’t have to tell you how hot it’s been. I don’t know if we have set some sort of record recently with the heat and the heat index, but it sure feels like it. I really suspect that it is no hotter than it was when we were growing up […] The post Eat’n Out! Feasting on the beach! appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Pruning for growth
By Freda Reynolds I love pretty gardens, landscapes with lots of color, and fields of wildflowers. I have seasons where I enjoy spending time weeding, and deadheading blooms that have given their all. Their purpose has been spent. The plant is still doing well. Life is still there. Pruning love it or hate it still […] The post Pruning for growth appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
I stand with James Dobson
By Michael J. Brooks I saw Carl in another city years later. He greeted me warmly. He was active in our former church, but left in a huff, or as the late, great Groucho Marx would say, “in a minute and a huff.” The young man who taught youth on Sunday night asked me about […] The post I stand with James Dobson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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