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City of Livingston implements nightly curfew
In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases in Sumter County, the City of Livingston has initiated nightly curfews that will be ongoing ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
DCSS discontinuing pick-up meals program
The Demopolis City School System has announced that the Child Nutrition Program meal pick-up will not be made available following spring break as previously announced. ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Governor Ivey urges small business owners to apply for financial relief
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure their business will ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
Kennedy joins Demopolis Times staff
The Demopolis Times announces that Christi Kennedy has joined the local newspaper staff as Marketing Consultant. Kennedy is bringing 10 years of experiences in marketing ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
ADEM: Drinking water is safe during COVID-19 crisis
Your drinking water is safe, so there’s no need to hoard cases of bottled water during the coronavirus crisis, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management ... Read more
5 days ago by Robert Blankenship.
DPD taking steps to protect public, officers during outbreak
Demopolis Police Department is taking extra steps to protect citizens and employees against the evolving coronavirus threat. “During this time we will continue to provide ... Read more
1 week ago by Robert Blankenship.
DCSS announces plans for COVID-19 closure
With the governor closing schools statewide for the remainder of the year, the Demopolis City School System has released the following updates: Facilities: Schools will ... Read more
1 week ago by Robert Blankenship.
Suspect’s charges upgraded to murder
The Demopolis Police Department has reported that a suspect is facing murder charges. DPD investigators arrested Jakane Ta’Marcus Robinson, 19, of Mobile on Feb. 23 ... Read more
1 week ago by Robert Blankenship.
Child Nutrition Program still providing meals to hundreds of children
Even with school facilities closed and students at home, local schools are continuing its efforts to ensure children have access to meals. Through the Demopolis ... Read more
1 week ago by Robert Blankenship.
WRH confirms employee tests positive for COVID-19
Officials with Whitfield Regional Hospital have confirmed that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case inside Marengo County. According ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Robert Blankenship.
Demopolis council approves incentive for possible industry
The Demopolis City Council approved an incentive for a possible new industry during an abbreviated meeting on Thursday, March 19. The council agreed to strike ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Robert Blankenship.
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Marengo County
Marengo County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, according to the latest update by the Alabama Department of Public Health. The state saw an ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
COVID-19 testing continues at WRH
Since establishing itself as a COVID-19 test site last week, Whitfield Regional Hospital reports no major problems, or positive cases, as of Tuesday morning. WRH ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Robert Blankenship.
Man killed in Greene County vehicle accident
A Tennessee man was killed Monday as the result of a vehicle accident in Greene County. Gary Roberts, 53, of Brentwood, Tennessee was pronounced dead ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Guest Column: The U.S. Census form is your friend
No Alabama residents should be afraid of completing their U.S. 2020 Census form. In fact, they should be excited to complete the form because it ... Read more