Lanell Downs Smith, Author at The Demopolis Times

Features

Beshears joins America’s oldest honor society

A Demopolis City Schools’ elementary teacher recently joined America’s oldest honor society. Katelyn Beshears of Demopolis teaches second grade at Westside Elementary School. She was ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:28 am

Community

King: ‘A lot going on at the chamber’

By Jan McDonald Special to The Demopolis Times Monica King didn’t have much time to learn her job as executive director of the Demopolis Area ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 15, 2024 8:25 pm

Community

Community Calendar

Folklife Festival Step into the art and culture of the Black Belt for the Sucarnochee Folklife Festival Saturday, April 20 at the Livingston Courthouse Square. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 15, 2024 8:22 pm

FAITH--FEATURE SPOT

We’ve Never Done It That Way Before

By Michael J. Brooks A church property committee member complained some “knucklehead” installed the wrong bulbs in a room at church. I had to confess ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 am

Columns

Thrifting – A treasure hunt, no shovel needed

A recent wave of social media influencers have inspired a resurgence and enthusiasm for thrifting — the activity of shopping thrift stores for items to ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:15 pm

Columns

Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Potato – A Potato Lover’s Dream

By Jalyn Zinn Potatoes are one of the best, most versatile dishes a person can serve. The vegetable is used for making everything from crispy ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, April 7, 2024 8:25 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

DHR notes multiple deficiencies in months leading up to infant’s death

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) website details multiple deficiencies identified at Tender Years in the months leading up to the closure. The website, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:35 pm

News

Demopolis Council suspends tax abatements for new businesses

Special to the Demopolis Times Three items concerning tax abatements received unanimous approval from the Demopolis City Council at its meeting March 21. At the ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:19 pm

Columns

Municipal business is everyone’s business

An Editorial Opinion of The Demopolis Times The Marengo County Commission meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Monday. Some meetings host an ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:16 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Demopolis police seek information in infant’s murder

The Demopolis Police Department (DPD) is requesting the community’s help to gain information on circumstances surrounding the death of a local infant. Demopolis Police Chief ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:10 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Walker arrested after Gallion shooting

The Marengo County Sheriff’s office has arrested a man in connection with a Monday evening shooting in Gallion. Around 5 p.m. April 1, Sheriff’s officers ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:05 pm

Features

Bradley Franklin wins national track championship

Bradley Franklin kicked off his track and field career in seventh grade as a student at Demopolis Middle School. Now a senior at Thompson High ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 1, 2024 10:32 pm

News

Hospital locked down after Monday shooting

Whitfield Regional Hospital was placed on lockdown Monday evening when a shooting victim arrived on the scene. Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers said his department ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 1, 2024 8:04 pm

News

Community News

Farmer’s Market The Demopolis Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon downtown in Public Square. Chamber Celebration The 108th Annual Chamber ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, March 31, 2024 8:29 am

News

Secretary of State certifies primary results, runoff candidates

On Friday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen certified the March 5 Primary Election Results and the candidates for the April 16 runoff. Darren Glass ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:03 pm

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