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Following the Herd
Faith column written by Freda Reynolds There is a commercial running that leads with the phrase “FOLLOW THE HERD.” Am I following the “herd of culture” or do I follow the Shep-herd? Proverbs 14:12-16 “There is a way which seems right to a man. But the end thereof are the ways of death.” My hubby […] The post Following the Herd appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Church News
Greater New Hope Baptist Church presents No Longer Bound Women’s Conference. Saturday August 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Minister Tameka Johnson is the guest speaker. The church is located at 510 N. Chestnut Ave. Demopolis, Al 36732. Rev. Honoree Lockett, Pastor. We the Pastor, Officers, and Members of the Gin Creek Missionary Baptist Church in […] The post Marengo County Church News appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Wellness Tips: Nine Healthy Substitutions for Everyday Foods
By Betsy Adams, Wellness Center Director, Whitfield Regional Hospital When it comes to cooking and baking there are easy (and tasty) heart-healthy substitutions you can incorporate in your daily meal preparation. Substituting new foods for your tried-and-true staples might feel foreign at first. But if you stick with it you will start to notice positive […] The post Wellness Tips: Nine Healthy Substitutions for Everyday Foods appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Two Marengo County football teams ranked in top ten polls
Two Marengo County football teams are ranked in the top ten within their respective classifications. Demopolis and Sweet Water are both listed in the top ten of the Alabama ASWA (Alabama Sports Writers Association) high school football poll. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the Demopolis Tigers are ranked number ten in the 5A polls as […] The post Two Marengo County football teams ranked in top ten polls appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
DHS coach talks 2023 football at Rotary Club
The speaker for the Aug. 9 Rotary Club meeting was new Demopolis High School (DHS) football coach Lance Tucker who took over as head coach in May of this year. Tucker began by expressing his pride at being a part of Demopolis and said he has been given the opportunity to be the next leader […] The post DHS coach talks 2023 football at Rotary Club appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Parole denied for Marengo County inmate, second inmate awaiting hearing results
A Marengo County inmate who was sentenced by the Circuit Court of Marengo County has been denied parole by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The hearing, held on Wednesday, August 9, was for Jeffery Williams (38). Williams is serving time for two 2010 convictions and is incarcerated at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility […] The post Parole denied for Marengo County inmate, second inmate awaiting hearing results appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Tiger Night 2023
The 2023 Demopolis Tiger Night event saw a large turnout on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The community got its first look at the fall sports teams (volleyball, track, and football), the cheerleading squad, and the River City Blue Marching Band. Each group was recognized during the event before the varsity football team took to the field […] The post Demopolis Tiger Night 2023 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Air Evac Lifeteam closes Demopolis base
Officials from the Air Evac Lifeteam announced the closure of the company’s Demopolis base last Wednesday, August 9. The base officially ceased operations on August 2. Director Chris Gibbs said in a Facebook post that the closure of the base was “not due to lack of support from the hospital, city, or county” but rather a poor healthcare system.
Winfield man killed, Demopolis woman injured in Hale County crash
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Marion County man and injured a Demopolis woman. The crash occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12. James S. Lynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Camry that he was driving was struck by the 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Jasmiene R. […] The post Winfield man killed, Demopolis woman injured in Hale County crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Child Find Notice for Marengo County Schools
Child Find applies to children from birth to twenty-one, who need special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disability. It also applies to children who attend private or religious schools and highly mobile children with disabilities (e. g., migrant children), homeless children and children who are wards of the State within […] The post Child Find Notice for Marengo County Schools appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Liberty Learning Foundation to hold first event of 2023 school year at DMS
The Liberty Learning Foundation asks the Demopolis community to join them as they introduce Demopolis Middle School students to the American Character Program. Students will dive into lessons about great American citizens who make this world a better place and then be challenged to make a difference in YOUR community themselves. So we’re asking for […] The post Liberty Learning Foundation to hold first event of 2023 school year at DMS appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Funding for Linden Elementary School multipurpose building approved
During a called meeting of the Linden Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman announced that the remainder of the school system’s ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds have been approved for use in building a multipurpose room at Linden Elementary School. The Linden City School district has been trying to establish a […] The post Funding for Linden Elementary School multipurpose building approved appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: Double Dog Dare (Retread from 29 Aug 2001)
I don’t know that I’ve double dog dared anybody to do anything lately, but sure did back in the day. Matter of fact, seems like a heap of our good talking stuff has gone on away from heah. Y’all know the difference ‘tween a hissie fit and a conniption fit? How ‘bout that good ol’ […] The post Days Gone Bye: Double Dog Dare (Retread from 29 Aug 2001) appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County inmate hearing to be continued
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles continued a parole hearing request for Marengo inmate Rodney Wayne Champion ,61 on Aug. 8. Champion, also known as Champion, Rodney Wade Turner, and Rodney Wade is serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole and is being held at Fountain Correctional Center in Escambia County. Champion […] The post Marengo County inmate hearing to be continued appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
To be prepared is to be safe
The South Marengo Fire and Rescue Squad recently shared a Facebook post concerning home fire deaths. Alabama was in the top five for states with high numbers of house fire deaths and to quote the South Marengo Fire and Rescue Squad “that is not a list we want our state to be listed on.” Reports […] The post To be prepared is to be safe appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Times Football Frenzy Contest
The Demopolis Times is holding a Giving Back Giveaway titled Football Frenzy where Marengo County residents have a chance to win $500. To participate in this contest, you have to obtain a copy of the Football Frenzy special section that was inserted into the August 8 edition of the Demopolis Times. Throughout the section, readers […] The post Demopolis Times Football Frenzy Contest appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools Foundation awarded over $50,000 in grants this past school year
The Demopolis City Schools Foundation plays an integral role in enhancing the student’s classroom experience. For the past 30 years, the DCSF has made a difference in our local schools awarding over $1.1 million in classroom grants. In her first year as director, Margaret Anne Gilchrest was able to help the foundation award over $50,000 […] The post Demopolis City Schools Foundation awarded over $50,000 in grants this past school year appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Canebrake Players performing Nunsense this weekend
The Canebrake Players will be putting on the musical Nunsense from August 11 through August 14. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. on August 11, 12, and 14 and at 2:30 p.m. on August 13. The Canebrake theater is located at 601 S Main Avenue. Don’t miss this hilarious show! Nunsense is a musical […] The post Demopolis Canebrake Players performing Nunsense this weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Residents Collect School Supplies for Children Overseas
As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Demopolis are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children […] The post Demopolis Residents Collect School Supplies for Children Overseas appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Alabama Department Of Revenue reminds taxpayers to beware of phone scams
MONTGOMERY – Criminals work hard to steal your personal information and your money. Don’t make it easier for them. Crooks continue to hassle and deceive honest taxpayers through every medium they can; including, for example, phone calls promising to help you get money back from the state of Alabama. DO NOT fall for these scams, […] The post Alabama Department Of Revenue reminds taxpayers to beware of phone scams appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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