Blackbelt Gazette
Linden schools will implement virtual learning to open year
During the most recent Linden Board of Education meeting on July 27, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman discussed plans for revising the fall school reopening plan ...
Andrea Burroughs, Author at The Demopolis Times
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County BOE prepares for school year
Instructional Leader Cathy Seale and Technology and Testing Coordinator Kate Huggins provided information on COVID-19 resources at the Marengo County Board of Education meeting on ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:36 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Library offers boxes of books
The Demopolis Public Library is selling boxes of books for $10 as they clear out some of their older collections. The books being sold have ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:45 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden schools will divide students for fall
During a Linden Board of Education meeting on July 13, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman discussed how students will be divided for the fall school year ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:37 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Reward increased in 2017 murder investigation
The Demopolis Police Department and the 17th Circuit District Attorney’s Office have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:01 pm
News
County Commission approves hazard pay for Marengo County employees
The Marengo County Commission approved money from the CARES Act to be used as hazard pay for employees in Marengo County. CARES Act funding will ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:46 pm
News
Hwy. 80 Songwriter’s Festival set for July 11
The date for the Seventh Annual Hwy. 80 Songwriter’s Festival has been set for Saturday, July 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Demopolis ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:14 pm
News
Whitfield Regional Hospital implements PET-CT scan services
Whitefield Regional Hospital recently began offering PET-CT scans to patients through its mobile unit. Patients with an oncologist’s order take a 45-minute scan that is ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 2, 2020 4:21 pm
News
Linden schools prepare for upcoming school year
During a Linden Board of Education meeting on Thursday, June 25, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman discussed preparations for the fall school year. The school system ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 2, 2020 3:56 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
LIFTING SPIRITS: SALT holds parade for senior citizens
Volunteers of SALT (Senior Adults Living Triumphantly) and community members had a surprise drive-by parade for participants of the program on Thursday, June 18. SALT ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Friday, June 26, 2020 12:07 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Building owner looks to reopen Marengo Academy
The new owner of the former Marengo Academy building in Linden spoke to the city council last week about potentially re-opening the school. Fred Hutchinson ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:54 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Tax abatement approved for solar farm
A new solar farm project is in the works for Marengo County with plans to begin construction in 2021. On Tuesday, June 9 the Marengo ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Monday, June 22, 2020 10:36 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Rumble on the River deemed a success
The City of Demopolis recently hosted the Rumble on the River event on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. The second annual Rumble on ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Friday, June 19, 2020 3:40 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden City Council seeks grant for road work
The Linden City Council voted to pursue a $250,000 grant for road work projects during the most recent meeting. Marengo Academy High School building was ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, June 18, 2020 8:52 am
Blackbelt Gazette
GP Austin Middle holds drive-through graduation
George P. Austin Junior High School in Linden held a drive-through commencement ceremony for its eighth graders on Thursday, June 4. Due to the pandemic, ...