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DPD investigating theft of six vehicles from local car dealership
Demopolis Police are investigating an incident where six vehicles were stolen from a local car dealership – Windham Motor Co., recently. The DPD said in ...
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Smokin Jack’s named June Business of the Month
Smokin Jack’s BBQ has been named the June Business of the Month by the Demopolis Area Chamber of ...
Rebecca Crawford Marlowe
Rebecca Crawford Marlowe, 69, of Demopolis, Alabama went to her eternal home on Friday, May 28, 2021. She ...
Linden BOE members increase monthly pay by $100, discuss renovation projects
At the recent Linden Board of Education meeting on May 24, the board voted to increase members’ salaries ...
Marengo County BOE discusses ESSER Funds for school district
During the most recent Marengo County Board of Education meeting on May 25, 2021, the Instructional Leader Cathy ...
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HONORING CHAMPIONS
2003 DHS softball team honored at HOF banquet The 2003 Demopolis High School girls’ softball team was honored last week for the legacy it ...
by Kendra Majors.
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis resident grateful for Whitfield’s local medical facilities
Demopolis resident Jo Fitz-Gerald was the first patient for Whitfield Regional Hospital’s new breast cancer clinic. Fitz-Gerald underwent a mastectomy on Tuesday, June 1, and ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Friday, June 4, 2021 3:14 pm
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Anthony Willis named superintendent of Demopolis City Schools
Anthony “Tony” Willis was named the new Superintendent of Demopolis City Schools at a called Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Willis will ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:42 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis and Linden fire departments receive donations from WoodmenLife
Demopolis, AL (April 28, 2021) WoodmenLife chapters across the country are participating in the Equipping Our Hometown Heroes campaign and giving back to First Responder ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:25 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
DACC announces 2020 Community Award winners
The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 2020 Community Award winners to be officially recognized during the Chamber’s 105th Annual Celebration ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:22 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
The Mustard Seed named May Business of the Month
The Mustard Seed has been named the May Business of the Month by the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce. It is located at 101 W. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:18 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Man who robbed Demopolis gun store in 2019 sentenced to five years in prison
A Greensboro man has been sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a gun store in Demopolis in 2019. United States Attorney Sean P. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:11 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Lady Tigers Softball wins one, drops one
DHS 12, JHS 1 The Demopolis Lady Tigers softball team used six runs in the fifth inning to defeat the visiting Jackson Lady Aggies. The ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 29, 2021 3:54 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo High Lady Tracksters claim 1-A Section 2 Track Championship
Marengo High Lady Tracksters claimed the 1-A Section 2 Track Championship that was held on April 23, 2021 and April 24, 2021 at Northridge High ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 29, 2021 3:51 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Former West Alabama athlete shares journey to entertainment business
Stelio Savante is a producer of the upcoming football film Under the Stadium Lights starring Laurence Fishburne and Milo Gibson (Mel Gibson’s son) and distributed ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:55 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden Board of Education discusses George P. Austin renovations, graduation
At the recent Linden Board of Education meeting on April 26, 2021, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman announced that all paperwork for construction at George P. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:44 pm
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Linden City Council hears concerns from local delegates
Several delegates approached the Linden City Council at the last meeting on April 20 with concerns about property, maintenance, and recycling. The first delegate to ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:42 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County Board of Education receives updates on school district
During the most recent Marengo County Board of Education meeting on April 22, 2021, the Instructional Leader Cathy Seale provided the board with updates from ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:33 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Girl Scouts troop chooses first responders as their 2021 Hometown Heroes
A local Girl Scout troop recently delivered Hometown Heroes (HTH) packages to the Demopolis Police and Fire Departments, Black Warrior Electric, and Alabama Power lineman. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:29 pm
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USJ names April Leaders of the Month
Each month USJ honors its Leaders of the Month, chosen from each classroom. These students exemplify leadership qualities both inside and outside the classroom. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:36 pm
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Virtual Worlds of Work Platform Scheduled to Launch Week of April 26th-30th
TUSCALOOSA, AL | West AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce the launch of a virtual Worlds of Work platform that will provide much needed career exploration ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:22 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Dr. James Stallworth Pack
Dr. James Stallworth Pack, age 63, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. James was born October 12, 1957 in Alabama to ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:19 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Charles Steele Partridge III
July 5, 1952 – April 18, 2021 Charlie was born in Demopolis and lived in Marengo county throughout his life. He attended the University of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:14 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Charles Dwight Parker
Charles Dwight Parker, age 86 of Thomaston, AL died April 10, 2021 at Whitfield Regional Hospital. He was born March 17, 1935 in Lake Altoona, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:11 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Reginald Lee Thomasson
January 29, 1955 to April 11, 2021 Reginald Lee Thomasson, age 66 died tragically in the Tombigbee River Sunday evening. While his departure from this ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:08 pm
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West Alabama athlete’s Hollywood football film opens June 4th
LIVINGSTON– Former University of West Alabama athlete (Livingston University Tigers football and tennis teams) Stelio Savante now bicoastal between New York and Los Angeles as ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 23, 2021 3:02 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Board of Education approves over $2 million worth of contracts
The Demopolis Board of Education approved over $2 million worth of contracts for renovations, construction, and ventilation upgrades at the April 19 meeting. Interim Superintendent ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:21 am
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Cooper Smith selected for Boys State
Cooper Smith, son of Pat and Amanda Smith of Demopolis has been selected by Demopolis High School to represent the School at the American Legion ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:17 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis City Council approves sign-on bonuses for DPD, DF&R
The majority of the April 16 Demopolis City Council meeting focused on sign-on bonuses and employee referral benefits for the police and fire departments. The ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:08 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Whitfield Regional Hospital set to be the first external ICU in Alabama
A mutual agreement between UAB Hospital and Whitfield Regional Hospital will allow Whitfield to become the first external tele-ICU in Alabama. Dr. William Stigler, administrator ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:03 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Whitfield Regional Hospital unveils newly renovated ICU
Whitfield Regional Hospital unveiled its newly renovated Intensive Care Unit last Thursday, April 15. Hospital staff and community members gathered together for the ribbon cutting ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:59 am
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