Stepping Up
Officials discuss bringing ‘Stepping Up’ mental health program to county
Key local leaders in the areas of mental health, public safety and the courts came together last week to discuss “Stepping Up,” a nationwide program ...
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bridge project
Jackson bridge project nears completion
Ongoing construction of a bridge on Jackson Street has been slowed due in large part to rain in recent months, but officials say the project ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, February 6, 2020 1:03 pm
Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame
DHS’s Grayson to receive annual MCSHOF scholarship
Marengo Academy’s 1977 baseball champions to be recognized The Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame announces that Demopolis High School senior Timothy Grayson is the ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:54 pm
News
One dead, one injured in morning storm
A Marengo County resident was killed and another injured early Thursday due to storm damage. The victim was killed when the storm damaged several mobile ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, February 6, 2020 9:48 am
apartment
Demopolis officials meet with apartment company
Prestwick Companies eyes 56-unit apartment complex adjacent to DHS Demopolis officials recently met with a company that is eyeing property adjacent to Demopolis High School ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, January 30, 2020 11:25 am
Dr. Judy Travis
Medical license for Travis re-instated
The medical license for Dr. Judy Travis has been fully re-instated with the exception of the ability to prescribe scheduled drugs. The Demopolis doctor’s license ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:07 pm
News
John Boyd Mackey III
John Boyd Mackey III passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 13, 2020. A memorial celebration for Mr. Mackey will be held at Holy Cross ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:15 pm
News
Family of McKenzie Adams files lawsuit against DCSS
The family of McKenzie Adams, a 9-year-old who committed suicide in December 2018, has filed a lawsuit against the Demopolis City School System. McKenzie was ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, January 16, 2020 4:27 pm
column
OPINION: Include community in your plans for the New Year
Here we are at the opening of a brand new decade. Am I the only one who feels like Y2K was just a few years ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:39 pm
demopolis board of education
Demopolis Board of Education calls special meeting for personnel changes
The Demopolis City Board of Education held a special-called meeting Monday morning to handle several personnel items before students return to school following the winter ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, January 10, 2020 1:26 pm
coming together organization
Coming Together Organization Holds Annual Feeding, Toy Drive
The Demopolis Coming Together Organization held its annual Christmas Feeding on Dec. 25. Members of the CTO and other volunteers began preparing plates at 5 ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 12:51 pm
demopolis post office
Demopolis Post Office celebrates 200th anniversary in 2020
The U.S. Post Office in Demopolis is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2020. The post office was established in 1820, just three years after Demopolis ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, January 3, 2020 11:40 am
demopolis fire and rescue
DFRD receives improved fire insurance rating
The Demopolis Fire and Rescue has seen an improvement in its fire insurance rating. The DF&R has earned an Insurance Services Office rating of three, ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, January 2, 2020 1:06 pm
demopolis city council
Demopolis enters purchase option for 120-acre property
The Demopolis City Council is eyeing a possible purchase of about 120 acres of property. The council voted unanimously to enter into a six-month purchase ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, December 26, 2019 12:16 pm
Obituaries
Janice Faye (Blankenship) Randall
Janice Faye (Blankenship) Randall, a longtime resident of the Marengo County area, died on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at her home in Demopolis. Born in ...