Brent Maze, Author at The Demopolis Times

BREAKING NEWS

Willis tenders resignation as Demopolis School Superintendent

The Demopolis City Schools Board of Education has accepted the resignation of School Superintendent Tony Willis. Earlier in the day, The Anniston Star reported that ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:58 pm

News

Gary Andrew Etheridge 

July 11, 2024 Gary Andrew Etheridge, age 33, of Demopolis died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home. He was born February 13, 1991 in ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Friday, July 19, 2024 1:08 pm

Robertson Banking Company President and CEO William Gary Holemon

Business

Holemon elected to state bankers board

Robertson Banking Company President and CEO William Gary Holemon was recently elected to the Alabama Bankers Association Board of Directors. New board members were appointed ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Friday, July 19, 2024 8:56 am

Business

Sales tax holiday set for this weekend

The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight on the following Sunday, pursuant to ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:25 pm

Demopolis Police officers hand out goodies and coloring pages to local children during a previous year’s event. This year’s National Night Out will be on August 6.

Community

Demopolis Police to host national night out

The Demopolis Police Department is holding an event next month with the goal of trying to say goodbye to crime in the community. The DPD ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:13 pm

Dustin Pounders performs for the crowd at the Demopolis Civic Center during the Hwy. 80 Songwriters Festival Saturday, July 6.

Community

Songwriters wow crowd at festival 

The Hwy. 80 Songwriters Festival featured a number of local and nearby artists Saturday, July 6, at the Demopolis Civic Center. The event has been ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:27 pm

The old school on Main Street has been the subject of discussion by the Demopolis Planning Commission. A developer wants to renovate the building to convert unused portions of the building into about 20 small apartments.

Community

Commission denies school rezoning

Residents discuss both sides of issue during hearing In front of a packed Rooster Hall, The Demopolis Planning Commission voted down a request to rezone ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:49 am

Lifestyles

Johnie Ray Brock

July 6, 2024 Johnie Ray Brock, age 81, of Demopolis died on July 6, 2024 at his home. He was born June 20, 1943 in ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:24 am

News

Roger Andrew Burge 

July 2, 2024 Roger Andrew Burge, age 59, of Linden died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born July 22, 1964 in ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:05 am

News

Fred Ridener Brown Jr.

June 30, 2024  Fred Ridener Brown Jr., age 88, of Linden died June 30, 2024 DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.  He was born June ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:02 am

Lifestyles

John Michael ‘Mike’ McAlpine

July 2, 2024 John Michael “Mike” McAlpine, age 76 of Demopolis died July 2, 2024 at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home in Demopolis. He was born ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:58 am

This yard at this home at 105 East Jackson Street in Demopolis was selected as the June Yard of the Month by the City of Demopolis.

Community

Jane Wallace’s property tapped for June’s top yard

Jane Wallace was selected as the June Yard of the Month for the City of Demopolis. Her home is located at 106 East Jackson Street. ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:54 am

Children enjoyed playing in the foam prior to the fireworks show.

Community

Freedom on the River attracts big crowd

Freedom on the River saw a big crowd show up for the annual event, featuring music, children’s parade and a fireworks display.  Demopolis Chamber of ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:47 am

Editor's Pick

Sweet Water’s Mikel Wilson releases latest book

Mikel Wilson is releasing a new book as part of the Enchanted Elemental Empire Shared World. The book titled “Flames of Betrayal” is the first ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:26 am

Business

West Alabama highway meeting set for Thursday

Brasfield & Gorrie, the general contractor for the West Alabama Highway project, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will hold a public information event ... Read more

by Brent Maze, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:17 am

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