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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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Linden City Council considers new street lighting for residents on Cahaba Road
At the April 6 Linden City Council meeting, the council took a resident request for additional lighting on ...
Gov. Ivey awards over $22 million to help those left homeless due to COVID-19
MONTGOMERY– Marengo County is included among the counties set to receive assistance from Gov. Ivey’s Office. Gov. Kay ...
Demopolis Chamber of Commerce chooses Lane’s Tire Pro as Business of the Month
Lane’s Tire Pros is a family-owned business that has served the Marengo County area for 30 years. Its ...
Jefferson’s springtime barbecue returns Saturday, April 17
Jefferson Community Club and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department will host the annual springtime Jefferson Barbecue on Saturday, April 17, at Jefferson Community ...
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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.
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Lane’s Tire Pros named April Business of the Month
Lane’s Tire Pros has been named the April Business of the Month by the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce.
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 5, 2021 11:01 am
Blackbelt Gazette
State approves new projects for George P. Austin Middle School
At the recent Linden Board of Education meeting on March 22, 2021, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman announced that the state department has approved renovation projects ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2:15 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis City Schools Foundation to host first virtual event with DHS students
The Demopolis City Schools Foundation is excited to announce its collaboration with DHS Tiger Studios, Tiger Arts Guild, and DHS marketing students-A Night of Lights. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2:13 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Letters of failing grades sent home to parents
Over two-hundred letters were sent home with the report cards to alert parents of student failings. Marengo County Schools Instructional Leader Cathy Seale sent out ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:34 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County 2021 property tax to be held online
The 2021 Marengo County Tax Sale will be held online this year. Registration will begin on April 7th, 2021. Currently there are 218 parcels left ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:27 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis City Council aims to preserve century old jail cell
At the March 18 Demopolis City Council meeting, the council voted to ask for alternate bids on demolishing the old police station after a large ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:07 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Severe weather drops tornadoes across Marengo County
Marengo County saw severe weather last Wednesday, March 17, including EF-1 and EF-2 tornadoes. Alabama was under a state of emergency last Tuesday and late ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:33 pm
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Congresswoman Terri Sewell Statement on 2022 U.S. Senate Race
Birmingham, Alabama – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding her decision not to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Richard Shelby in 2022: “I am humbled by the overwhelming requests I have received to run for Senator Shelby’s seat in 2022. After careful consideration and consultation with my family and closest advisors, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:19 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis Lady Tigers softball has victories over Thomasville and Excel
The Demopolis Lady Tigers softball team has won three in a row with victories over the Thomasville Tigers and the Excel Panthers During the Leroy ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 18, 2021 3:45 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Windham Motors car theft investigation still ongoing
Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers said this week three of the six vehicles stolen from Windham Motors last month have been recovered. On February 6, ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:13 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Local businesses weigh mask requirements
Businesses across the state are discussing how to move forward once the mandate ends and what their requirements will be for customers. Some businesses in ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:04 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County Commission approves application for $300,000 CDBG grant
At the March 9 Marengo County Commission meeting, Frank Dobson of the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) reported that Marengo County is eligible for $300,000 ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, March 18, 2021 1:53 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden City Council discusses the old Fun Factory property during a closed session
The Jan. 5 council vote to allow the Linden City School system to purchase the Fun Factory property was opened again at the March 9 ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:05 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis welcomes canoe paddler traveling from Oregon to New York
A unique traveler recently visited Demopolis on Friday, March 12. Neal Moore arrived at the boat landing after traveling more than 4,000 miles from Oregon ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Gov. Ivey set to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to Phase 2 groups throughout the state
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday, March 12 that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 18, 2021 11:46 am
Sports
Sweet Water varsity boys drop two on Saturday
Saturday on the diamond was a tough one for the Sweet Water Bulldog baseball team, dropping a pair of games to Jackson and Mobile Christian. ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 13, 2021 9:52 pm
Sports
Sweet Water girls defeat Demopolis 9-1 on the diamond
The Demopolis Tigers varsity girls softball team stayed in it until the end, but Sweet Water’s Lady Bulldogs pulled away late in a 9-1 victory ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 13, 2021 9:46 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Henry Clellan Weaver, Jr.
Henry Clellan Weaver, Jr. (Sonny) passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born February 19, 1961 in Marion, AL to ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 12, 2021 9:48 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Kathy Ballard Moore
Kathy Ballard Moore, age 60 of Pennington, AL died March 2, 2021 at her home. She was born October 30, 1960 in Demopolis, AL to ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 12, 2021 9:40 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Compare financial aid award letters to find the best college deal
Many Alabama students headed for college soon will be receiving financial aid award letters. High school students and parents, or adult students, should read those ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 12, 2021 9:36 am
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COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanded in Alabama
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama to Include People Age 55 and Older, People with High-Risk Medical Conditions, Additional Critical Workers and People ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 12, 2021 9:28 am
Demopolis High School
Lady Tigers defeat Sweetwater
The Demopolis High School Lady Tigers softball team took an 8-2 victory over the Sweetwater Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 9. Freshman pitcher Ashton Moore had ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 11, 2021 4:40 pm
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USJ announces March Leaders of the month
Each month USJ will be honoring our Leaders of the Month, chosen from each classroom. These students exemplify leadership qualities both inside and outside the classroom. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 11, 2021 4:37 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
DHS tennis teams make a clean sweep in double meet
The Demopolis High School Varsity Women’s and Men’s ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:59 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County Board of Education discusses Summer Learning Program, assessment reviews
During the most recent Marengo County Board of Education meeting on Feb. 24, 2021, the board discussed plans for summer school for failing students. Instructional ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:15 pm
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