News
Medical mission sees more than 11k locally
By the end of the day on Wednesday, Operation “Alabama Black Belt 2012,” operated through the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program, tracked ...
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One day left in Operation: Black Belt 2012
One day remains in an intensive ten-day campaign to provide free medical and dental services to residents of Alabama’s Black Belt, but already the number ...
by Jason Cannon, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:03 pm
News
Less than 70 Taste of Home tickets remain
Less than 70 tickets remain for Demopolis’ Taste of Home Cooking School later this month. The May 31 event, sponsored by the Demopolis Area Chamber ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:34 pm
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Sewage spill threat to Demopolis subsides
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Tuesday that a Uniontown sewage spill has been corrected and that any threat to Demopolis and the ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:32 pm
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Budget proposal may save teaching jobs
A budget proposed by the House Budget Committee Tuesday afternoon could save hundreds of teachers’ jobs across Alabama. House budget committee Chairman Jay Love Tuesday ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:31 pm
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DCS accumulating grants
Demopolis Superintendent of Education Dr. Al Griffin figures that in a year’s time, he is responsible for approximately $150,000 in expenses on the school system’s ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:30 pm
Obituaries
Herbert “Deek” Glass
Herbert “Deek” Glass, age 81 of Demopolis, died Saturday, April 28 in Calvary. He was born July 31, 1930 in Linden, the son of Linwood ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:48 pm
Obituaries
James Byrd
James Byrd of Detroit, Michigan, a former native of Demopolis and the beloved husband of LeAnna Byrd, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 5, ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:47 pm
Obituaries
Kizziah Gulley
Kizziah Gulley, 100, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Demopolis entered into eternal rest recently in New York. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 12, 2012 ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:46 pm
Obituaries
Dominique Chaney
Dominique Chaney, 18, of Macedonia Road, Demopolis entered into eternal rest May 3, 2012 at Bryan Whitfield Hospital. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 12, ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:46 pm
Obituaries
Nancy Johnson Hill
Funeral Services for Nancy Johnson Hill, of Demopolis, passed April 25, 2012 at Bryan Whitfield Hospital. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:45 pm
Obituaries
Helen Watts Greene
Helen Watts Greene, 86, of Camden, went to be with her Lord May 4, 2012 at the Camden Nursing Home. Services were held May 7, ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:42 pm
News
Anti-texting bill becomes law
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed into law House Bill 2, a measure that prohibits texting while driving. “Signing this bill sends a ...
by Jason Cannon, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 1:23 pm
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Task force arrests pair for meth
LINDEN – A Linden couple were arrested and charged after a traffic stop revealed precursors to the manufacturing of methamphetamine in their vehicle. John and ...
by Jason Cannon, Friday, May 4, 2012 6:56 pm
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Cinco de Mayo history lesson
In college, I minored in history. I picked it because it was easy. I thought. History was always a subject I excelled at in high ...