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Demopolis council passes Sunday alcohol sales resolution
Sunday alcohol sales may soon be on tap for Demopolis after a city council vote Thursday.
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Library program helps adults improve reading skills
Statistics show that 15 percent of Alabama residents cannot read this sentence.
by Justin Averette, Thursday, March 6, 2014 3:38 pm
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Hospital board votes down task force recommendation
The Tombigbee Healthcare Authority board voted down a task force's recommendation to fund labor and delivery with a one-cent sales tax increase.
by Justin Averette, Monday, March 3, 2014 9:04 pm
Business
Marengo farmer elected wheat and feed grains chairman
Stanley Walters of Marengo County was elected chairman of AFF's State Wheat and Feed Grains Committee.
by Justin Averette, Monday, March 3, 2014 1:20 pm
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UWA president’s contract up for vote Monday
The University of West Alabama's Board of Trustees is expected Monday to vote whether to extend President Richard Holland's contract.
by Justin Averette, Friday, February 28, 2014 2:30 pm
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Hospital board will vote on labor and delivery proposal Monday
Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital's board is expected to vote Monday on a proposal to keep labor and delivery in Demopolis.
by Justin Averette, Friday, February 28, 2014 1:31 pm
Demopolis High School
Demopolis soccer wins first game at Tiger Stadium
Demopolis High School's soccer team played their first game inside Tiger Stadium on Tuesday, earning a 4-3 victory over Tuscaloosa County High School.
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:01 pm
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Vote on Sunday sales tabled for two weeks
The Demopolis City Council tabled a vote Thursday on whether to allow residents to potentially vote on Sunday and holiday alcohol sales.
by Justin Averette, Friday, February 21, 2014 1:23 pm
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Severe weather week: Seconds matter in tornado warning
Safety advice from Birmingham National Weather Service of what to do during a tornado warning.
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 1:32 pm
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Severe thunderstorms possible Thursday evening
Severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, will be possible across all of Central Alabama on Thursday night.
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:50 am
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L&D talk dominates town hall meeting
The future of Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital's labor and delivery unit dominated discussion at Tuesday's town hall meeting at Rooster Hall.
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 8:40 pm
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Lightning underated killer
In an average year, three people will be struck and killed by lightning in Alabama and at least six more will be injured.
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:27 am
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: What makes a thunderstorm severe?
As of Monday, 276 days have passed since a tornado was reported in Alabama. That's the fourth longest tornado "drought" since records started being kept ...
by Justin Averette, Monday, February 17, 2014 12:18 pm
Demopolis High School
DAGGER: Central-Tuscaloosa spoils Demopolis comeback
Central High School-Tuscaloosa spoiled a comeback by the Demopolis girls in a sub-regional game Thursday.
by Justin Averette, Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:28 pm
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Hospital to close labor and delivery at end of February, task force keeps working on solution
Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit Feb. 28.