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Three accidents leave five dead

Three separate fatal traffic accidents on May 2, 3, and 6 have left some in the area shaken. ...

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, without a moment’s notice. By giving blood to the Red Cross, donors can help ensure blood is ready for patients in the most critical situations. | Stock image

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Donors get rewards during Trauma Awareness Month

The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full ...

The 3by3 program empowers aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with the skills, credentials, and business knowledge needed to open and operate licensed childcare services. | Stock image

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Training launches to address childcare shortage in west Alabama

West Alabama’s workforce and education leaders are joining forces to tackle one of the region’s most pressing needs: ...

Business

Handles, Heritage, and Hope

By Haley Reed Communities Unlimited In the Black Belt region, lumber mills and the timber industry have long ...

Schools

US Jones Tiger Paws of the month

Congrats to the U.S. Jones Elementary “Tiger Paws of the Month” for April! Not pictured: Employee of the ...

Irnetta and Esther Murdock at the state capitol to meet Governor Kay Ivey, who presented them with a special commendation for 53 years of service in the field of nursing. | Submitted photo

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Gov. Ivey honors Murdock sisters for 53 years of nursing service 

In celebration of National Nurses Week, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a special commendation for Irnetta and Esther Murdock, ...

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The first American Pope

An announcement came today from Vatican City: “WE HAVE A POPE. The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord ...

Junior Bo Davis won third place in 5A state track and field championships for javelin. | Photo by Brent Maze

Sports

Jakohri Johnson wins state championship in discus

The Demopolis High School Track team competed at the Gulf Shores Municipal Track as part of the Alabama ...

Marengo County High School senior JaKyra Jackson. | Submitted photo

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JaKyra Jackson awarded Willam & Geraldine Curry Scholarship

The Black Belt Community Foundation has determined winners of its annual William and Geraldine Curry Scholarships. Two will ...

Marianna Etheridge with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Keith Glover of Greensboro. | Submitted photo

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Etheridge awarded ACF scholarship

Marianna Etheridge of Thomaston was awarded the Tagged For Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship ...

Westside Elementary’s playground drainage will be part of Phase 1 of the proposed plan to fix water issues system-wide. | Photo by Jeremy Crowson

Schools

BOE addresses stormwater drainage at schools

During the Superintendent’s Report at the April 21 Demopolis City Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Adam ...

Marengo County Community Grant recipients: Braxton Senior Care, Chapel Family Life Center, Eastern Star Baptist Church Inc, Essex-Veteran's Center, Friends of Theo Ratliff Activity Center, Linden Bridges Ministries Marengo BBCF Distribution, Marengo County Foster Parent Association, Marengo Nursing Home, New Birth Outreach Ministry, Rural Business and Training Center Inc., T.E.E.L.A. A Thomaston Education & Enrichment Leadership Academy Outreach, Toney Nixon Music, and Tombigbee Healthcare Authority Foundation Inc. | Submitted photo

Community

BBCF grants over $344k for 2025

Gathered at the Earl Goodwin Theatre at George C. Wallace Community College in Selma, on Saturday, May 3, ...

Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Director Monica King welcomes the crowd and introduces Mayor Woody Collins for the signing of a city proclamation. | Photo by Jeremy Crowson

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Mayor signs proclamation for Small Business Week

Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Monica King welcomed a crowd of local business owners outside of ...

Austin Wright accepts his appointment to the US Naval Academy class of 2029 from USNA Admissions Area Coordinator Brian Campbell. | Photo by Jeremy Crowson

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DHS senior accepted to Naval Academy

Demopolis High School held a program Thursday, April 24, to recognize the achievement of one outstanding student, George ...

Members of the DHS boys soccer team includes Jose Tellez, senior; Austin Wright, senior; Fernando Mancilla-Otero, senior; Mason Goodwin, senior; Keoni Simpson, senior; Ezekiel Simpson, senior; Ben Johnson, senior,; Rhylan Simmons, senior; Nathan Williams, senior,; Colin Howe, senior; Luke Bumgarner, senior; Landon Thomas, junior; Chase Qualls, junior; Mason Hughes, junior; Micah Sorrels, senior; Luis Martinez, sophomore; Levi Smelley, freshman; Manuel Galvin, freshman; Nawaf Bahkder, freshman; Feliciano Tellez, freshman; Tyson Bucurel, freshman; Kolikona Simpson, freshman; Matthew Thomasson, freshman; Christian Jackson, eighth grade; T.J. Ross, eighth grade; Braylen Speight, eighth grade; Miller Hughes, seventh grade; Ashton Kelly, seventh grade; Dylan Wilson, seventh grade; Cameron Jones, seventh grade; Eli Halkias, seventh grade; Hunter Downs, seventh grade; Omari Odeh, seventh grade; Sawyer Wilson, seventh grade; and Chase Harper, seventh grade. Courtesy of DHS Soccer Alumni & Boosters

Demopolis High School

Demopolis soccer gets first win in years

When Robert Seiner became the boys soccer coach at Demopolis, he didn’t have much experience playing high school ...

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