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FAITH: According to what we have done
By Dean Kelly Reading was always my very favorite activity when I was growing up. I remember one particular event which impacted my reading when I was in 2nd grade. I got in trouble for some transgression I can no longer remember, but I do recall that I was banned from any reading for a […] The post FAITH: According to what we have done appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
FAITH: Dressing In our Sunday best
By Michael J. Brooks It was a church conflict in my early days over something that’s a “back burner” issue now. We had a college student helping on an interim basis with our music. One Sunday she came to church dressed casually. I asked her in the following week to dress more formally for the […] The post FAITH: Dressing In our Sunday best appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Department arrest report for April 2024
The following are arrests logged by the Demopolis Police Department during the month of April. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Beverly Thrasher, 72, Monday, April 1, 2024, West Jackson Street & Canal Bridge, appear in public place under influence alcohol, narcotics or other substance Jimmy L. Willimas, […] The post Demopolis Police Department arrest report for April 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Boats go through lock for first time in four months
Boats were seen going through the Demopolis lock and dam on the Black Warrior River on Thursday. Photos submitted by Mike Cork showed a barge going through the lock around 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon through the newly repaired lock and dam. He believes this was the first time he’s seen boats going through the access […] The post Boats go through lock for first time in four months appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Trinity Church hosts ice cream social, open house for food pantry
By the Rev. Evan Thayer What began in 1987 in a small room of the Parish House at Trinity Church has grown into an ecumenical ministry housed at the former Jewish Temple. Today, the Demopolis Food Pantry serves an average of 150 families on a weekly basis. Financial contributions from faith communities and community partners […] The post Trinity Church hosts ice cream social, open house for food pantry appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Church News for May 15, 2024
By Melonee Coates Here are this week’s church events in the Marengo County area: The Livingston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will have its second annual women’s empowerment brunch on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Pop Start for the Arts in York. […] The post Church News for May 15, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Department incident reports for April 2024
The following incidents were reported by the Demopolis Police Department during the month of April: Miscellaneous-Violation of Child Custody Order, Monday, April 15, DPD, Use or Possession with intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia, Warrant Service Other Jurisdiction-Drug Court, Monday, April 15, E Decatur St, drugs, narcotic equip; one clear glass pipe Miscellaneous-Attempted Signal 1100-Mental, Monday, […] The post Demopolis Police Department incident reports for April 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Aurora Borealis shows out in Marengo County
Residents from all around Marengo County got a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night for the first time in their lives without having to leave their homes. A stronger than expected solar storm allowed the Aurora Borealis to be seen as far South as the Alabama Gulf Coast. People looked to the […] The post Aurora Borealis shows out in Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Community Calendar for May 15, 2024
Farmer’s Market The Demopolis Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon downtown in Public Square. School Fest 2024 Westside Elementary School will have its SchoolFest 2024 Friday, May 17. Admissions for students is $15 and includes access to 1 inflatable bouncer, two inflatable slides, temporary tattoos, sidewalk chalk drawing, bubbles, games […] The post Community Calendar for May 15, 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
BCBS provides funding for West Alabama student scholarships
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to expand its medical scholarship program to further address health disparities, particularly in rural and underserved areas of our state. Blue Cross started its medical scholarship program in 2016 which has been renewed and expanded for 2024. These scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable […] The post BCBS provides funding for West Alabama student scholarships appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Ivey signs bill to create School of Healthcare Sciences
Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey joined legislative, healthcare and education leaders from across Alabama for a ceremonial signing of H.B. 163, the legislation that creates the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. The new residential high school will be built in Demopolis and will open in the fall of 2026. “Establishing this specialty school here in Demopolis […] The post Ivey signs bill to create School of Healthcare Sciences appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water advances to State Title Series
The Sweet Water High School baseball team has faced elimination four times in the Class 1A playoffs, and four times, the Bulldogs have found ways to win. The semifinals were no different, as Sweet Water rallied from a 3-2 loss in game 1 against Florala to win 13-1 and 7-3 to close out the series […] The post Sweet Water advances to State Title Series appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
KELLY: What Do I Do Now?
All the pain, all the troubles, all the fatigue she had felt vanishes into the air when caregivers place the baby on her chest and she envelopes the child in her weary arms. For the first time, the mother holds her baby as a tiny person who has emerged from within her to continue the […] The post KELLY: What Do I Do Now? appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
A mother’s welcoming love
He was an innocent man on death row — imprisoned with maximum-security measures. A man in need of welcoming love. In this true story, filled with suspense, the man does escape and where he goes is interesting, since he knew a vast manhunt would begin once he was discovered missing. Here’s the story, written nearly […] The post A mother’s welcoming love appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
REFLECTIONS: A Blast From The Past
Our pianist played a beautiful offertory arrangement a few weeks ago, as she always does. I found myself singing along in my heart with the familiar melody. On a lark, when I came to the pulpit for the message I asked with a show of hands how many people recognized that song. About half the […] The post REFLECTIONS: A Blast From The Past appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Allen appointed to city school board
Aliquippa Allen became the newest member of the Demopolis City Schools Board of Education seat by a 4-1 vote at the Demopolis City Council meeting May 2. Allen was one of three women nominated for the post. Dr. Brittney Anderson withdrew her name, leaving Allen and Karen Braxton. The new board member will fill the […] The post Allen appointed to city school board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Marengo County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m. Friday, May 10. The watch includes Marengo, Perry, Lowndes, Autauga, Chilton, Greene and Dallas counties. The main threats are for winds up to 70 mph and large hail. A tornado is also possible. The post Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tornado watch issued for Marengo County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 4 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The watch includes Marengo, Perry, Dallas, Greene and Lowndes counties. NWS said that multiple rounds of showers and storms will move through Central Alabama. The first will move through this morning into the afternoon. The second round will move through […] The post Tornado watch issued for Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Severe storms possible Thursday in Marengo County
Demopolis and Marengo County could see a round of severe weather Thursday, May 9, as a cold front is expected to push through Alabama by Friday afternoon. Matt Grantham, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Birmingham, said a line of severe storms will be pushing through the state overnight Wednesday, May 8, through Thursday […] The post Severe storms possible Thursday in Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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