Community
Alabama taxpayer rebates begin in December
Governor Kay Ivey spoke on providing meaningful financial relief to working Alabama residents during a Nov. 1 media release. As part of the announcement, she ...
Lanell Downs Smith, Author at The Demopolis Times
News
Ivey Proclaims Alabama Military Day
On Nov. 3, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Nov. 9 as Military Day, recognizing Alabama’s commitment to the men and women who have served in the ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:56 pm
Community
Howell Consulting coordinates student scholarships
Howell Consulting Services in Birmingham has partnered with McDonald’s and Mercedes Benz to donate $9,000 in scholarships to students at this year’s McDonald’s Magic City ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, November 6, 2023 3:17 pm
News
Second parole hearing set for Thompson
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled 78 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings for the week of Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:28 pm
Community
Community Calendar
Check out the events happening in the local community. Football Kickoff Demopolis vs Paul Bryant (Senior Night), Linden Patriots vs Mars Hill Bible, Marengo vs ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:04 pm
News
Ivey directs flags lowered to honor fallen in Israel
On Oct. 9, Governor Kay Ivey directed that all flags across Alabama should be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the lives lost ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 7:00 pm
Community
ALEA warns of deadly “Tranq,” Fentanyl mix
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Charles May fell ill on May 3 after exposure to fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a powerful sedative also ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, August 25, 2023 3:30 pm
Columns
Dirt road teambuilding – Finding common space in unexpected places
Last week I traveled to Demopolis for the first time, taking advantage of an opportunity to become acquainted with the staff and operations of The ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00 am
News
Five volunteers arrested, charged with theft from fire departments
Five people were arrested by the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office in connection with thefts adding up to thousands of dollars stolen from three Marengo County ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, August 18, 2023 3:45 pm
Faith and Family
Wilcox church invites men to lead
Bethsaida Baptist Church in Furman has developed a long tradition of leadership among Wilcox County churches in its 192 years of existence. On Aug. 26, ...