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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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Marengo County High School to host a Back to School Kickoff
Marengo County High School will be hosting a back to school kickoff on Saturday, July, 31 from 10 ...
Consumers to Take Advantage of July 16-18 Tax Holiday
Marengo County will participate in the 2021 back to school tax holiday. Alabama’s 16th annual sales tax holiday ...
Billy George Tucker “Gramps” – “Daddy”
Billy George Tucker “Gramps”, “Daddy” age 91 of Sweet Water, AL died July 2, 2021 at his home. ...
Marengo County Commission honors long-time employee, votes to revoke liquor, lounge licenses
The July Marengo County Commission meeting was another short ...
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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
Back Water Boat Rentals hold ribbon cutting ceremony
Back Water Boat Rentals held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday, July 8 at the Kingfisher Bay Marina. Owner Clint Sumlin has wanted to open a ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:20 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Reptiles make appearance for the Demopolis Public Library Summer Reading Program
Summer activities continued at the Demopolis Public Library on Friday, July 9 with the library’s annual Reptile Show hosted by Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles. The Reptile ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:10 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Mother, son publish book on hope, determination, inspiration
Marengo County natives Susan Browder and her son Jacob Browder are set to release their first book titled The Bull Didn’t Win. The book releases ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:55 am
Blackbelt Gazette
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 Commerce. It is located at 1023 US-Hwy. ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Monday, June 14, 2021 1:14 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Rebecca Crawford Marlowe
Rebecca Crawford Marlowe, 69, of Demopolis, Alabama went to her eternal home on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born on April 9, 1952, in ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 4, 2021 3:31 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
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 by $100. The increase was approved unanimously, ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Friday, June 4, 2021 3:27 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
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 Seale provided the board with updates from ...
by Andrea Burroughs, Friday, June 4, 2021 3:19 pm
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
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