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Rotary, council move forward with splash pad

The Demopolis City Council passed a resolution last week that will allow the Demopolis Rotary Club to move forward with the construction of a splash ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, February 15, 2019 12:29 pm

Blackbelt Gazette

Times, Gazette to sell building; move to new location

Local newspaper plans to move into new office when property is sold The Demopolis Times and Blackbelt Gazette is in the early stages of selling ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, February 15, 2019 11:10 am

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Demopolis BOE moves to clarify bullying policy

The Demopolis City Schools Board of Education has approved a first reading of an updated student bullying policy. The school system has been operating with ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, February 1, 2019 9:24 am

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Three introduced as candidates for DPD police chief

Council could vote for new police chief at Feb. 7 meeting Three candidates for the chief of police position with the City of Demopolis were ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, January 25, 2019 1:17 pm

News

Rosenbush remembered as compassionate businessman, good friend

Longtime Demopolis businessman Bertram “Bert” Julius Rosenbush Jr. passed away Jan. 10, 2019 at the age of 89. Rosenbush was the longtime owner of the ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 3:30 pm

Blackbelt Gazette

DEMOPOLIS CITY COUNCIL: Officials encouraging residents to move garbage cans

The City of Demopolis is encouraging residents and businesses to help make streets more presentable by moving their garbage cans after pick-up. District 4 Councilman ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 4:42 pm

Blackbelt Gazette

Manley was leader in city hall, statehouse

The Demopolis and West Alabama area lost a longtime advocate and community leader with the passing of Richard “Rick” Manley on Saturday, Jan. 5. Manley, ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 7:00 pm

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Kallhoff clarifies bullying policy

Following the death of a student who was said to be bullied and other parents who have voiced concerns, the Demopolis City School System is ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, January 3, 2019 11:55 am

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Getting ‘Ready to Work’: DHS program preparing students for area’s high demand jobs

Demopolis High School is participating in a pilot program designed to help the next generation of workers be prepared for real-life jobs that are in ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, December 27, 2018 1:24 pm

bullying

Parent: DCSS should do more to stop bullying

Following the suicide of a 9-year-old elementary student, a parent of two other students in the Demopolis School System challenged officials to do more to ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 5:30 pm

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Community bids farewell to Police Chief

Demopolis Police Chief and Public Safety Director Tommie Reese speaks with his wife, Sonja Reese, at his side during a program honoring him for 33 ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 2:25 pm

News Main

ELEMENTARY STUDENT COMMITS SUICIDE: Family, officials at odds over school bullying

A family is mourning the loss of a 9-year-old girl who apparently committed suicide after school on Monday, Dec. 3. The family says the young ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:55 pm

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Statue returns to downtown

Eaves Construction was busy last Thursday erecting the new statue on the downtown square. The statue underwent repairs after it was damaged by a police ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Monday, December 10, 2018 3:30 pm

News

Heavy rainfall threatens I-20 corridor from Texas to Carolinas

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – December 7, 2018 – A multifaceted storm will unleash flooding rainfall and localized severe weather across the southern tier of the United ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, December 7, 2018 4:01 pm

Linden High School

Linden’s state title run ends one win short

The Linden Patriots’ perfect season came to an end one win short of a state title as they fell to Mars Hill Bible School, 53-26, ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, December 7, 2018 3:58 pm

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