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A Panera Bread in the wilderness
By R.A. Tea Mathews Treason. The man fled for what amounted to treason. He had turned on Israel, and the nation would suffer terribly in the ensuing years. Israel’s King Ahab searched the world for him, confronting every nation, demanding an oath that the fugitive wasn’t there. For three years, the man hid, first in […] The post A Panera Bread in the wilderness appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Are you a new person?
By Dean Kelly Minister, Highland Home Church of Christ Last week we noted that God promised a new name for His people once the Gentiles were accepted (Isaiah 62:2). We saw that the disciples were called Christians after the Gentiles were accepted into the church (Acts 11:26). We saw that Paul was trying to get […] The post Are you a new person? appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Irby Elected to International position in Fraternity
Monaleto C. Irby, a native of Demopolis, Alabama and a 1993 graduate of Demopolis High School, has been elected as International Director of Collegiate Affairs for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. during their International Conclave in Houston, Tx this past July. Irby, who has been a member of the organization for 27 years, coming through […] The post Irby Elected to International position in Fraternity appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
ALEA warns of deadly “Tranq,” Fentanyl mix
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Charles May fell ill on May 3 after exposure to fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a powerful sedative also known as “Tranq.” May was administered Narcan and transported to East Alabama Medical Center for treatment but has suffered from health-related issues ever since. The agency is taking measures to […] The post ALEA warns of deadly “Tranq,” Fentanyl mix appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Good luck to our area teams this football season!
Here we are yet again on the cusp of another football season. It seems like last season only just ended. Now it is time for new teams to step out under the bright stadium lights and aim to be at Bryant-Denny Stadium in December. The high school football season is a treasured time of year […] The post Good luck to our area teams this football season! appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
State’s Newest Workforce Training Center Holds Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 30
$4.7 million West Alabama Regional Training Center will train workers to support local industries DEMOPOLIS – The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new $4.7 million West Alabama Regional Training Center will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. The center, located on the Demopolis campus of Wallace Community College Selma, holds classroom space […] The post State’s Newest Workforce Training Center Holds Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 30 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Soggy Bottom Lodge is August Business of the Month
The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce has named Soggy Bottom Lodge as the August Business of the Month. Soggy Bottom is a well-known and popular spot in Marengo County. If you are and outdoors type person and enjoy hunting, then a visit to the lodge is a must. Established as a rustic sportsman’s paradise, the […] The post Soggy Bottom Lodge is August Business of the Month appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
PHI Air Medical base ready to serve Marengo County and local area residents
MARENGO COUNTY, AL, 22 AUGUST 2023 – PHI Air Medical, the leading air ambulance provider in the US, has a nearby base located in Meridian, MS, ready to serve Marengo County and the local area residents. With PHI’s unmatched safety record and top of the line specialists setting the standard in the air medical industry, […] The post PHI Air Medical base ready to serve Marengo County and local area residents appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County College and Career Readiness grant approved
At the Aug. 17 Marengo County Board of Education meeting, Career Tech and Technology Coordinator Terry Norton announced that Marengo County was approved for its College and Career Readiness grant. Norton applied for the grant over the summer and the State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey approved the grant last week. In total, Marengo County received […] The post Marengo County College and Career Readiness grant approved appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis native inducted into 2023 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Demopolis native Annye H. Braxton was inducted into the 2023 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame on Aug. 20. Braxton is the owner and founder of The Braxton Senior Adult Day Care in Demopolis. Braxton was described as “an outstanding citizen throughout her life, particularly in her senior years.” In January of 1995, Braxton and […] The post Demopolis native inducted into 2023 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Revised: Southern Oak Outdoors grand opening this weekend
Author Note: The original article ran with the wrong address for the grand opening. This is the revised version. The Demopolis Chamber of Commerce asks that the public come out and support Southern Oak Outdoors at its grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 26. The ribbon cutting will be at 9:00 a.m. The new business is […] The post Revised: Southern Oak Outdoors grand opening this weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Supreme Twelve Links Association hosts barbecue for first time in three years
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After going on hiatus for three years due to COVID-19, the Supreme Twelve Links Association of Gallion, Alabama were able to celebrate its 120th Annual Barbecue Dinner on Friday, Aug. 11 at the Twelve-Link Dinner Grounds off Highway 43 between Linden and Demopolis. Even...
Demopolis Civic Center to become official storm shelter with federal funds
During the Aug. 17 Demopolis City Council meeting, Mayor Woody Collins announced that the city has been awarded $2.7 million in federal funding to make the basement of the Demopolis Civic Center a FEMA-rated storm shelter. The downstairs area has been used as a storm shelter for several years, but it is not a legitimate […] The post Demopolis Civic Center to become official storm shelter with federal funds appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Southern Oak Outdoors grand opening this weekend
The Demopolis Chamber of Commerce asks that the public come out and support Southern Oak Outdoors at its grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 26. The ribbon cutting will be at 9:00 a.m. The new business is located at 119 E. Washington Street. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and the Snow Blizzy Truck will be available after […] The post Southern Oak Outdoors grand opening this weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
City of Linden names Richard Varner as new Chief of Police
The City Linden has a new police chief in Richard Varner, who was voted in during the Aug. 15 council meeting. Varner served as Lieutenant under former Chief Cody Cross, and served as a Sergeant under now Sheriff Robert Alston, Jr. Varner took his oath of office during the meeting...
Demopolis Town Square fountain returns from renovations
The iconic town square fountain has returned from renovations and has been restored to its place in downtown Demopolis. Work crews reinstalled the fountain on Aug. 17. “The fountain looks great. We’ve done some work on the plumbing out there that will hopefully help the fish to live a little longer,” said Mayor Woody Collins. […] The post Demopolis Town Square fountain returns from renovations appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Reports for August 1-15
Date Charge Items Taken/ Damage Place occurrence 8/1/2023 Miscellaneous Gunshot Wound Highway 80 8/1/2023 Harassment US Highway 43 South Apt 14 8/1/2023 Miscellaneous-Reported Domestic Violence/Lease Violation Demopolis Villas Apt D6 8/1/2023 Possession of Marijuana marijuana Ross Martial Arts Parking Lot 8/1/2023 Leaving the Scene of an Accident CVS Parking Lot 8/1/2023 Miscellaneous Jefferson Road 8/2/2023 […] The post Demopolis Police Reports for August 1-15 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eat’n Out! Turkey, The Place!
Column written by Robert Duke This past Christmas, my daughter gave me a great gift. She knows I really enjoy trying new foods and snacks and I especially enjoy learning about and experiencing other cultures. She gave me a subscription for one year to receive a package from a surprise country each month containing snacks, […] The post Eat’n Out! Turkey, The Place! appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Dirt road teambuilding – Finding common space in unexpected places
Last week I traveled to Demopolis for the first time, taking advantage of an opportunity to become acquainted with the staff and operations of The Demopolis Times and visit an area of Alabama I had never explored. The trip resulted from a recent promotion to Regional Editor and afforded me the privilege of working alongside […] The post Dirt road teambuilding – Finding common space in unexpected places appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Five volunteers arrested, charged with theft from fire departments
Five people were arrested by the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office in connection with thefts adding up to thousands of dollars stolen from three Marengo County volunteer fire departments. Todd Foster, former fire chief for the Spring Hill Volunteer Fire Department is accused of stealing more than $36,000 from the department. Foster is charged with first-degree […] The post Five volunteers arrested, charged with theft from fire departments appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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