Blackbelt Gazette
Tigers come back to claim season-opening win, 14-12
It took over three quarters, but the Demopolis Tigers found their footing just in time to come from behind and claim a season opening victory ...
Robert Blankenship, Author at The Demopolis Times
Blackbelt Gazette
Mayoral candidates address voters at DACC forum
The candidates for mayor and city council in the City of Demopolis stated their positions to voters Tuesday night during the Demopolis Area Chamber of ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, August 14, 2020 1:11 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
SAFETY FIRST: WestRock takes safety standards to new heights
A group of employees at WestRock plant in Demopolis has been recognized for their efforts in creating a safer work environment. The Pulp and Paper ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:54 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Paving projects to begin in Demopolis
The Demopolis City Council approved a bid that will allow for repaving projects across the city. During a call-in meeting Thursday, the council approved a ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:14 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Linden prepares for city election, August 25
Residents of Linden will go to the polls to vote on city leadership positions August 25. Incumbent mayor Charles Moore will face a challenge from ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:21 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Whitfield Regional Hospital modernizing with investments in latest equipment
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes that have come with it, Whitfield Regional Hospital continues to move forward with important upgrades ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:29 am
Blackbelt Gazette
LHS Patriot commits to Army for 2021 football season
Linden High School rising senior Timothy Thurman Jr. has decided to attend West Point and play football for Army after graduating next spring. Thurman has ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:54 am
Blackbelt Gazette
DCSS BOE updated on school opening progress
Demopolis Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff updated members of the Board of Education on plans for the reopening of schools on August 20. From improving sanitization within ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 2:23 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Gaineswood receives grant through Humanities Foundation
Gaineswood National Historic Landmark was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation (AHF). The AHF awarded 79 CARES Act Relief Grants to ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, July 31, 2020 10:12 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Races set for Demopolis mayor, council seats
Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce plans Mayoral Forum on August 11 With the end of qualifying for the local election, four candidates will be campaigning ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 8:32 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Marengo County COVID-19 cases up to 484
Marengo County’s positive cases of COVID-19 continues to increase and now stands at 484, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. The total represents ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:26 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis council approves mask ordinance
The Demopolis City Council has passed a mask ordinance requiring people to wear a mask or covering while in public places. Failure to comply with ...
by Robert Blankenship, Monday, July 27, 2020 11:02 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Change in DSCF leadership announced
The Demopolis City Schools Foundation has announced a change in its leadership. The current DCSF Executive Director, Amanda Barnes, has announced her resignation from the ...
by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:25 am
Blackbelt Gazette
Demopolis schools announce reopening plan
Local school systems are continuing to work on plans for re-opening to students for the 2020-21 school year with COVID-19 safety measures being top of ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 2:53 pm
Blackbelt Gazette
Laney will seek second term as Demopolis mayor
John Laney officially announced his candidacy for a second term as the mayor of Demopolis. Laney was elected to the office of mayor in 2016 ...