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Miller named new DHS boys coach
Demopolis High School will have a new varsity boys basketball coach next school year. The school announced May 17 that Mike Miller has been named the new coach of the boys program. “My wife and I are grateful to be a part of this outstanding community. It is an honor and privilege to be here […] The post Miller named new DHS boys coach appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Education Center becomes accredited
Blaine Hathcock made a return visit to the Demopolis Rotary Club on May 22 to give an update on the highlights of the Demopolis campus of Wallace Community College. As campus director, Hathcock has watched it grow from three students to a fall enrollment of 591. The numbers include traditional, adult and dual enrollment students […] The post Demopolis Education Center becomes accredited appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis lock officially reopens
Boats of all sizes are once again able to pass through Demopolis going downstream toward the Gulf of Mexico or northward toward Tuscaloosa or the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway after the Army Corps of Engineers completed repairs May 16. The lock received major damage on January 16 when a concrete failure occurred within the lock. The 70-year-old […] The post Demopolis lock officially reopens 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.
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.
76-year-old dies in crash
A 76-year-old man died Thursday following a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Alabama 183. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the victim was identified as Thomas R. Long, 76, of Uniontown. The crash occurred at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, May 9, on Alabama 183 at the 11 mile marker, which is 11 miles north […] The post 76-year-old dies in crash 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.
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