Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County BOE discusses ESSER Funds for school district
During the most recent Marengo County Board of Education meeting on May 25, 2021, the Instructional Leader Cathy Seale provided the board with updates from ...
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Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis resident grateful for Whitfield’s local medical facilities
Demopolis resident Jo Fitz-Gerald was the first patient for Whitfield Regional Hospital’s new breast cancer clinic. Fitz-Gerald underwent a mastectomy on Tuesday, June 1, and ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Friday, June 4, 2021 3:14 pm
News
Anthony Willis named superintendent of Demopolis City Schools
Anthony “Tony” Willis was named the new Superintendent of Demopolis City Schools at a called Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Willis will ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:42 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
The Mustard Seed named May Business of the Month
The Mustard Seed has been named the May Business of the Month by the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce. It is located at 101 W. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:18 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Former West Alabama athlete shares journey to entertainment business
Stelio Savante is a producer of the upcoming football film Under the Stadium Lights starring Laurence Fishburne and Milo Gibson (Mel Gibson’s son) and distributed ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:55 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden Board of Education discusses George P. Austin renovations, graduation
At the recent Linden Board of Education meeting on April 26, 2021, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman announced that all paperwork for construction at George P. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:44 pm
News
Linden City Council hears concerns from local delegates
Several delegates approached the Linden City Council at the last meeting on April 20 with concerns about property, maintenance, and recycling. The first delegate to ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:42 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County Board of Education receives updates on school district
During the most recent Marengo County Board of Education meeting on April 22, 2021, the Instructional Leader Cathy Seale provided the board with updates from ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:33 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Girl Scouts troop chooses first responders as their 2021 Hometown Heroes
A local Girl Scout troop recently delivered Hometown Heroes (HTH) packages to the Demopolis Police and Fire Departments, Black Warrior Electric, and Alabama Power lineman. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:29 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Board of Education approves over $2 million worth of contracts
The Demopolis Board of Education approved over $2 million worth of contracts for renovations, construction, and ventilation upgrades at the April 19 meeting. Interim Superintendent ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:21 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis City Council approves sign-on bonuses for DPD, DF&R
The majority of the April 16 Demopolis City Council meeting focused on sign-on bonuses and employee referral benefits for the police and fire departments. The ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:08 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Whitfield Regional Hospital set to be the first external ICU in Alabama
A mutual agreement between UAB Hospital and Whitfield Regional Hospital will allow Whitfield to become the first external tele-ICU in Alabama. Dr. William Stigler, administrator ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:03 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Whitfield Regional Hospital unveils newly renovated ICU
Whitfield Regional Hospital unveiled its newly renovated Intensive Care Unit last Thursday, April 15. Hospital staff and community members gathered together for the ribbon cutting ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:59 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden City Council considers new street lighting for residents on Cahaba Road
At the April 6 Linden City Council meeting, the council took a resident request for additional lighting on Cahaba Road under consideration. Cahaba Road is ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:54 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Chamber of Commerce chooses Lane’s Tire Pro as Business of the Month
Lane’s Tire Pros is a family-owned business that has served the Marengo County area for 30 years. Its current owner is Barry Phillips, and the ...