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An Egg-ceptional day! Big crowd comes to downtown for Rooster Day 2024
Rooster Day finally got near-perfect weather to line up with the date of the festival for the first time since the first year of its eight-year history. That’s something that Kirk Brooker, operations director for the Marengo County Historical Society, didn’t forget about when they had the opening ceremony Saturday morning. The first thing they […] The post An Egg-ceptional day! Big crowd comes to downtown for Rooster Day 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
VIDEO: Market Street Jazz performs at Rooster Day in Demopolis
Market Street Jazz performed at the eighth annual Rooster Day festival sponsored by the Marengo County Historical Society in downtown Demopolis on Saturday. The band, which is based locally, performed numerous songs from jazz to hip-hop. In this video, they performed an arrangement of “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars. The band was one of the […] The post VIDEO: Market Street Jazz performs at Rooster Day in Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
King: ‘A lot going on at the chamber’
By Jan McDonald Special to The Demopolis Times Monica King didn’t have much time to learn her job as executive director of the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce when she stepped into the post Sept. 5 last year. Immediately she had to coordinate all the Christmas on the River activities as well as attract new […] The post King: ‘A lot going on at the chamber’ appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UWA shows compassion for BSC students
An editorial by the staff of the Demopolis Times The University of West Alabama recently announced that it would offer scholarships to Birmingham-Southern College students who will not be able to complete their degrees by the end of this spring semester. That’s because the college will be closing May 31 after the college’s board of […] The post UWA shows compassion for BSC students appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Rooster Day 2024 kicks off Saturday
Every year Rooster Day gets bigger and better. If anyone should know it’s Kirk Brooker, who has been a part of the celebration from the start. The eighth edition of Rooster Day this Saturday, April 13, will feature even more area artisans and craftsmen, the return of popular activities, tasty dishes from local chefs and […] The post Rooster Day 2024 kicks off Saturday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Parks, recreation trending for big year in ‘24
Special to The Demopolis Times Few people realize the broad scope of everything the Demopolis Parks and Recreation Department does for the city – all with 10 full-time and five part-time employees. “There are probably about 35 or 40 things that people don’t know we have anything to do with,” said Walton Roberts, head of […] The post Parks, recreation trending for big year in ‘24 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sewell secures $2.7 million for storm shelter
Funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Alabama’s 7th District U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced that she secured $13.1 million for 13 community projects in Alabama’s Seventh Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package. This includes $2.7 million for a new FEMA storm shelter in Demopolis. This […] The post Sewell secures $2.7 million for storm shelter appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Gallion murder suspect in custody
The Marengo County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Hale County man with murder following an incident in Gallion Sunday afternoon. According to a statement from Marengo County Sheriff Robert Alston Jr., the suspect was identified as Kendall Jai Cole, 38, of Bell Drive in Gallion. Cole was arrested April 7 and charged with murder. On […] The post Gallion murder suspect in custody appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Enhanced risk of severe weather possible Wednesday
Tornadoes, strong winds and hail are possible for Marengo County residents after the Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe weather for Wednesday. This has prompted a tornado watch for Marengo County until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Daniel Martin, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Birmingham, said the potential […] The post Enhanced risk of severe weather possible Wednesday appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UWA offering transfer scholarships for Birmingham-Southern students
The University of West Alabama (UWA) is opening its doors to students affected by the forthcoming closure of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC). Through this special opportunity, UWA will allow students to transfer seamlessly and earn academic and housing scholarships at UWA, as they continue their studies in pursuit of bachelor’s degrees. “We are very sorry to […] The post UWA offering transfer scholarships for Birmingham-Southern students appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
NAMI offers virtual family education
NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) of Alabama is providing a virtual family education program (on zoom) beginning May 9 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The NAMI Family-to-Family Program is a free eight-week educational opportunity for families and significant others of people with mental health conditions. The course is taught by NAMI-trained family members who […] The post NAMI offers virtual family education appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Tender Years Preschool & Nursery closes after license suspended
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has suspended the license for Tender Years Preschool & Nursery in Demopolis following the death of an infant who was in their care. Due to the suspension, the business will be forced to close effective immediately. According to a post by Jean Hackney Gray within the daycare’s Facebook […] The post Tender Years Preschool & Nursery closes after license suspended appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
DPD files more charges against childcare worker
The Demopolis Police Department has filed additional charges against a Demopolis daycare worker, who is already facing murder charges following the death of a young child. Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers released a statement that Versa Mae Simmons, 68, has been charged with four additional counts of aggravated child abuse as part of an ongoing […] The post DPD files more charges against childcare worker appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Live HealthSmart Alabama expands into Demopolis
by Adam Pope UAB Marketing and Communications Live HealthSmart Alabama (LHSA), an initiative of the University of Alabama-Birmingham to improve the health of all Alabamians, is beginning to expand its programs and services into Selma and Demopolis, thanks in part to a recent $2.47 million gift from Novo Nordisk. Funding will support LHSA’s programs and […] The post Live HealthSmart Alabama expands into Demopolis appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Delta Regional Authority announces $30M for community infrastructure fund
Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced funding availability for the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF), which supports economic and community development needs throughout the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Approximately $30 million is available to address basic public infrastructure and transportation infrastructure, as well as flood-control issues for communities within DRA’s eight-state service […] The post Delta Regional Authority announces $30M for community infrastructure fund appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Black Belt Community Foundation opens grant cycle
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is offering community and arts grant opportunities open to community-based organizations operating within its 12-county service area comprising Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter and Wilcox counties of Alabama. The 2024 BBCF Arts and Community Grants Cycle will open on March 28 with the […] The post Black Belt Community Foundation opens grant cycle appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Ivey announces legislative package
State leaders, led by Gov. Kay Ivey, have introduced a series of bills that they hope will strengthen Alabama’s workforce, economic and community development efforts. The seven-bill package titled “Working for Alabama” aims to solve one of Alabama’s biggest economic challenges, its labor force participation rate, which is one of the lowest in the country. […] The post Ivey announces legislative package appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Big Gobbler Photo Contest returns for 2024
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to see your best turkey hunting photos again this year as part of its 12th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest. The association promotes and encourages ethical hunting and fishing practices, and the annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest began on March 25 and runs through May 15. The […] The post Big Gobbler Photo Contest returns for 2024 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Council suspends tax abatements for new businesses
Special to the Demopolis Times Three items concerning tax abatements received unanimous approval from the Demopolis City Council at its meeting March 21. At the request of Mayor Woody Collins, the council agreed to suspend the tax abatement program for new businesses beginning April 1. Collins said the current incentive program is out of date. […] The post Demopolis Council suspends tax abatements for new businesses appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis police seek information in infant’s murder
The Demopolis Police Department (DPD) is requesting the community’s help to gain information on circumstances surrounding the death of a local infant. Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers confirmed that a Demopolis daycare worker at Tender Years Daycare has been arrested and charged with murder in the Monday death of an infant and asked community members […] The post Demopolis police seek information in infant’s murder appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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