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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 Collins said the current incentive program is out of date.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.
Rooster Day Auction set for April 13
By Jan McDonald Special to The Times What has become the second-most anticipated event in Demopolis – Rooster Day – kicks off with the Rooster Auction Saturday, April 13. A week later, Rooster Day itself will be an all-day affair in the Public Square featuring family-friendly and, for the most part, free events. Sponsored by […] The post Rooster Day Auction set for April 13 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UWA Global Scholars program offers world exploration
By Lisa Sollie Special to The Demopolis Times When Dr. Mark Davis took the helm of International Programs at the University of West Alabama (UWA) in 2014, he wanted to bring the world to the college and offer the world to the students. According to Davis, before the pandemic halted international travel there were more […] The post UWA Global Scholars program offers world exploration appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sewell announces district-wide art competition
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Selma) has announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students from both public and private schools throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as well as home-schooled high school students. The winner will receive free round-trip airfare for two […] The post Sewell announces district-wide art competition appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Daycare worker arrested, charged with murder in infant death
A Demopolis daycare worker has been arrested and charged with murder in the Monday death of an infant. On March 25, at approximately 12:56 p.m., Demopolis Police Department and medical personnel from Amstar EMS responded to Tender Years Day Care located at 1001 Maria Avenue in reference to an unresponsive infant. After arriving on scene, […] The post Daycare worker arrested, charged with murder in infant death appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
UWA accounting students offer free income tax help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
For more than 20 years, the University of West Alabama has offered a hands-on learning opportunity for accounting students to prepare individual state and federal income tax returns at no charge to the taxpayer through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which receives grant assistance from the Internal Revenue Service through ImpactAmerica. According to […] The post UWA accounting students offer free income tax help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sweet Water selects top 5 students
Each year Sweet Water High Schools selects top-ranking students for its 2024 top five students list. On March 14, Kory Jones Boyett announced the students, who were chosen based on their academic performance. “The Sweet Water top five are selected by mostly core academic GPA, except in the case of ties,” Boyett said. The included […] The post Sweet Water selects top 5 students appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Build Your Hopes On Things Eternal
By Michael J. Brooks The college I worked for asked me to go to Washington, D.C. for a seminar with the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. I didn’t have to be asked twice! It was a great several days on the CCCU campus a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol. I met with 30 […] The post Build Your Hopes On Things Eternal appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Demopolis Police Department Arrests March 1-15
March 1 Roger D. Moore III, 23 – Public Intoxication. Arrested on Bee Keeper Court March 2 Brandon D. Tabb, 37 – Domestic – Simple Assault – Family, Two Counts Alias Writ of Arrest. Arrested at Stay Inn Express Latonya R. Campbell, 40 – Domestic – Simple Assault – Family. Arrested at Stay Inn Express […] The post Demopolis Police Department Arrests March 1-15 appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Coyotes becoming problem for urban areas
By Carnell McAlpine, Jr. Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension I am starting to see something that looks like a dog in my yard. It is too big to be a fox. What do you think it is? Coyotes have long inhabited rural areas, but they now are a growing problem near cities and towns. As residential […] The post Coyotes becoming problem for urban areas appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Gaineswood receives Americana Corner Grant
The Friends of Gaineswood, Inc. is pleased to announce Gaineswood National Historic Landmark is a recipient of the Americana Corner Preserving America grant program, an online resource focused on the founding of our nation. The Friends of Gaineswood applied for grant funding to improve visibility of the house museum and educate visitors through additional interpretive […] The post Gaineswood receives Americana Corner Grant appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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