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Demopolis City Schools 2023 Policy for Free and Reduced-priced meals
Demopolis City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-priced meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2023-2024 DCS will continue participation or will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All children at the following schools will receive breakfast, lunch, […] The post Demopolis City Schools 2023 Policy for Free and Reduced-priced meals appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Wilcox church invites men to lead
Bethsaida Baptist Church in Furman has developed a long tradition of leadership among Wilcox County churches in its 192 years of existence. On Aug. 26, the historic church will host Men of Wilcox, and is calling men across Alabama – fathers, sons, brothers, and others – to join them for the purpose of learning how […] The post Wilcox church invites men to lead appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County organizations receive grants from Black Belt Community Foundation
Seven organizations in Marengo County were recent recipients of the Black Belt Community Foundation’s Community Grants. Those organizations were the Healthy Eating Project (HEP) Marengo BBCF Distribution, Education with Focus on Computer Literacy – Friends of Theo Ratliff Activity Center, Meet-Up Indoor Walking and Blood Pressure Monitoring Program – Eastern Star Baptist Church, Inc., Growing […] The post Marengo County organizations receive grants from Black Belt Community Foundation appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis City Schools 2023 Institute Assembly
Last Tuesday August, 1 saw all Demopolis City Schools employees gather in the high school auditorium for their 2023 in-service assembly. The yearly assembly serves to introduce new faculty members distributed and receive the annual school year report. Each year, teachers and staff members are given “Demopolis blue” jerseys to wear throughout the school year, […] The post Demopolis City Schools 2023 Institute Assembly appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County Tax Refunds Among Largest in Alabama
Tax return website SmartAsset recently released its annual study and revealed Marengo County as one of the largest tax refund counties in Alabama. Every year SmartAsset releases a tax study on places where people receive the largest tax refunds, as well as the places where people owe the most. To determine the counties that received […] The post Marengo County Tax Refunds Among Largest in Alabama appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eat’n Out! Just Another Day at Disney
Column written by Robert Duke Just spent a whole week of quality time with our youngest two grandchildren. They were young enough they had never been to Disney. We were lucky enough and healthy enough to go with them. Let me say right up front that my wife, kids, and grandkids had a wonderful time. […] The post Eat’n Out! Just Another Day at Disney appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: The Mail Still Runs (Retread from 25 Sept 2001)
Been awhile since I’ve used a three cent stamp on a letter or a penny one on a post card. Seems like the mail is kinda slower now than it was, but it still gets here…most of the time. Got a letter the other day from Claud’s older brother, Sammy Neilson, talking about Ol’ Coach […] The post Days Gone Bye: The Mail Still Runs (Retread from 25 Sept 2001) appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Start the school year off right
It is hard to believe that another summer vacation period has come and gone and students will be returning to classes next week. The beginning of the school year is always filled with a myriad of emotions that range from excitement, nervousness, sadness, even disappointment. Excitement because it is the start of something new with […] The post Start the school year off right appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Eutaw man killed in accident near WestRock paper mill
On Thursday, August 3, at approximately 11:20 a.m., two 18-wheelers were involved in a collision near WestRock paper mill on U.S. Hwy 80 West. The crash occurred on U.S. 80 near the 24 mile marker, approximately six miles west of Demopolis in Marengo County. The accident closed down part of...
One confirmed fatality in accident near WestRock paper mill
On Thursday, August 3, at around noon, two 18-wheelers were involved in a collision near WestRock paper mill on U.S. Hwy 80 West. The accident closed down part of that area for the majority of the afternoon. The road was declared clear just after 7:00 p.m. Corporal Reginal King with ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency) […] The post One confirmed fatality in accident near WestRock paper mill appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Help wanted: Faith columns needed
An Editorial Opinion of The Demopolis Times Each week The Demopolis Times prepares a faith page for readers to enjoy. In the past, this page has featured articles submitted from Alabama ministers who share a nugget of wisdom, encouragement or Bible teaching with readers. While these columns are highly valued and well read, the newspaper […] The post Help wanted: Faith columns needed appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Reports
Date Charge Items Taken/ Damage Place occurrence 7/1/23 Domestic-Harassment Arbours Apt 7/2/23 Miscellaneous- Loitering Quality Inn & Suites 7/3/23 Miscellaneous-Signs of Unlawful Activity credit/debit cards S Strawberry Use or Poss with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia drugs/narcotics equip medical/diabetic supplies 7/3/23 Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle Theft from Auto Firearms; blk Fire Station 2 […] The post Demopolis Police Reports appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
COVID-19 testing available at Theo Ratliff Activity Center
Johnnie Sanders and Loretta Henderson represented West Central Alabama AHEC at a recent COVID-19 testing event held at the Theo Ratliff Center in Demopolis. Despite the decline in positive COVID cases, the agency continues testing in an effort to promote awareness of the virus and offer vaccination assistance. The testing is free to the public […] The post COVID-19 testing available at Theo Ratliff Activity Center appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweetwater High School to host first annual Meet the Bulldogs
With the end of summer comes a new school year, and with a new school year, comes fall sports. Sweetwater High School will be starting off the fall semester with a Fall Sports Kickoff that aims to become an annual event. The kickoff will be hosted by the Sweet Water High School Athletic Booster Club […] The post Sweetwater High School to host first annual Meet the Bulldogs appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis BOE recognizes AP English class during called meeting
The Demopolis Board of Education held a brief called meeting last Thursday, July 27 to approve contracts and quotes for the upcoming school year. The meeting began with recognizing the class of DHS AP English Rachel White. White and her class were recently recognized for having 100 percent of her students pass their May AP […] The post Demopolis BOE recognizes AP English class during called meeting appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Conducting Outreach Event in Demopolis
The Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be conducting a community outreach event in Demopolis on Tuesday, August 8. The event will take place at Vowell’s Market Place at 625 US Hwy. 80 E from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will provide resources and information about services that are available to veterans through […] The post Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Conducting Outreach Event in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Marengo County IT team tying up loose ends for upcoming school year
Career Technical Education Director Terry Norton was not present for the July 27 Marengo County Board of Education meeting, but left a technical update for the Board members. Under technology updates, repairs for recent lightning damage at Sweet Water High School are almost done and will be complete by the first day of school. All […] The post Marengo County IT team tying up loose ends for upcoming school year appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Wallace Community College Demopolis Campus offering Surgical Tech program
Wallace Community College Selma the Demopolis Campus is now offering a Surgical Tech program. Come by or call the Demopolis Campus today! Classes start August 8, 2023. Call 334-876-9402. Surgical Technicians usually work in hospitals, day surgery clinics, and other healthcare settings. Under direct supervision, the surgical technicians are members of the operating room team […] The post Wallace Community College Demopolis Campus offering Surgical Tech program appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Days Gone Bye: Where’d Y’all Go For Fun
Fun was pretty simple back in those days, at least by today’s standards, I reckon. Had a close call at the M&L Club in Demopolis as an underage patron, as well as one night at the Green Gables in Uniontown. Lucky to get out with only the holes the Lord had supplied when I was […] The post Days Gone Bye: Where’d Y’all Go For Fun appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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