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Demopolis to be the site for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
In her State of the State address on Tuesday, March 7, Gov. Kay Ivey revealed plans that the state is opening the new Alabama School ...
Andrea Burroughs, Author at The Demopolis Times
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Marengo County BOE hears summer learning plans from K12 Instructor
K12 Instructional Leader Wendy Joiner presented her monthly report to the Marengo County Board of Education last Tuesday, February 28. The first thing on Joiner’s ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 3:38 pm
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Broken pipe issue at SportsPlex resolved
During a short Demopolis City Council meeting last Thursday, March 2, Mayor Woody Collins announced that the emergency pipe situation at the SportsPlex has been ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 3:30 pm
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More severe weather possible for Marengo County
Another round of severe weather is possible for Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday March 2. According to the U.S. National Weather Service, Marengo County is ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:44 pm
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Demopolis City Council approves tax abatement for solar farm
At the February 21 Demopolis City Council meeting, the Council approved the tax abatement for Stellar Power to construct a solar farm near Demopolis. A ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:05 pm
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Crash in Marengo County claims life of Thomasville man
A Thomasville man has died after being involved in a crash in Marengo County on Saturday, February 25. A Dixon Mills man was also involved ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Monday, February 27, 2023 11:18 am
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Sheriff’s Department in need of new vehicles, more deputies
During the February 14 Marengo County Commission meeting, Sheriff Robert Alston reported that the Sheriff’s Department needs new vehicles, more correctional officers for the jail, ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:14 pm
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Marengo County Commission honors Braxton with resolution
The Marengo County Commission honored a Demopolis business entrepreneur and a Civil Rights pioneer during its monthly meeting on last Tuesday, February 14. Annye H. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:25 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Forecasters watching for potential severe weather on Thursday
The National Weather Service is monitoring possible severe weather for Thursday, February 16. The entire state has been included in a risk for severe storms. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:30 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Double Key Realty opens in Demopolis
On Friday, February 10, Double Key Realty and the Demopolis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony declaring the business open. The business is ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:48 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame holds annual banquet
The Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2023 class during the annual banquet held on Monday, February 13. Four new members were inducted ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:40 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Rotarians visit Westside multipurpose building
Demopolis Rotarians got a look at the new multipurpose building at Westside Elementary last Wednesday, February 1. The project began in 2021 and is only ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 3:04 pm
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Eighteen wheeler tips over on Hwy. 80, loses load of logs
A log truck has turned over on Hwy. 80 and has spilled its load in front of the Blue Bore Armory. Traffic in southbound lanes ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:55 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County K12 Instructional Leader gives monthly report
At the January 26 Marengo County Board of Education meeting, K12 Instructional Leader Wendy Joiner presented her first reports of the year to the board. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:24 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
DHS looking for donations for Stuff the Bus for Selma High School
The City of Selma received significant damage from a tornado that touched down on January 12. To help with recovery, the staff and students of ...