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Marengo County COVID-19 death confirmed; WRH selected for new testing equipment

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Marengo County has a confirmed 24 cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus as of Tuesday at 1 p.m. ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:50 am

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Railroad work will close crossings in downtown Demopolis

Drivers through downtown Demopolis will be routed to a specific street over the coming days as construction will be underway along the railroad tracks in ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:19 am

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Local churches find new ways to spread the Word

With strict guidelines for social distancing and staying at home, this Easter is certainly to be different from any other. Since the spreading of the ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, April 10, 2020 2:14 pm

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Marengo County Commission approves hospital bond

The Marengo County Commission met Friday afternoon and approved to move forward in selling a bond issue for the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority. According to Bob ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, April 10, 2020 1:07 pm

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First COVID-19 reported death confirmed in Marengo County

Marengo County has its first “reported death” related to the COVID-19 virus according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. The total cases in the ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:21 pm

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Marengo County COVID-19 cases up to five

Marengo County’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 had reached a total of five on Thursday afternoon. The initial case for the county was announced ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:47 pm

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ADEM: Drinking water is safe during COVID-19 crisis

Your drinking water is safe, so there’s no need to hoard cases of bottled water during the coronavirus crisis, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 3:56 pm

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DPD taking steps to protect public, officers during outbreak

Demopolis Police Department is taking extra steps to protect citizens and employees against the evolving coronavirus threat. “During this time we will continue to provide ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:39 pm

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DCSS announces plans for COVID-19 closure

With the governor closing schools statewide for the remainder of the year, the Demopolis City School System has released the following updates: Facilities: Schools will ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, March 27, 2020 4:16 pm

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Suspect’s charges upgraded to murder

The Demopolis Police Department has reported that a suspect is facing murder charges. DPD investigators arrested Jakane Ta’Marcus Robinson, 19, of Mobile on Feb. 23 ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:41 pm

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Child Nutrition Program still providing meals to hundreds of children

Even with school facilities closed and students at home, local schools are continuing its efforts to ensure children have access to meals. Through the Demopolis ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, March 27, 2020 8:43 am

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WRH confirms employee tests positive for COVID-19

Officials with Whitfield Regional Hospital have confirmed that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case inside Marengo County. According ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:53 pm

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Demopolis council approves incentive for possible industry

The Demopolis City Council approved an incentive for a possible new industry during an abbreviated meeting on Thursday, March 19. The council agreed to strike ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:40 pm

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Coronavirus forces business owners to make difficult decisions

As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to change the everyday lives of people everywhere, local business owners are faced with difficult decisions as they work to ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 2:17 pm

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COVID-19 testing continues at WRH

Since establishing itself as a COVID-19 test site last week, Whitfield Regional Hospital reports no major problems, or positive cases, as of Tuesday morning. WRH ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:31 pm

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