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 ...
Lanell Downs Smith, Author at The Demopolis Times
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...