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Jackson sworn in to fill seat of late husband on Linden City Council
Barbara Jackson was sworn in as the District 5 city councilor by City Attorney Woody Dinning on Feb. 4. She will assist the city in ...
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arrest
MCSO charges suspect for multiple burglaries
The Marengo County Sheriff’s Department arrested one individual on Monday, Jan. 20, allegedly involved in multiple burglaries. Braxton Cook, 30, of Pine Hill was charged ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, February 14, 2020 11:32 am
I-14 interstate
Commission voices support for new I-14 interstate
The Marengo County Commission approved a resolution on Feb. 11 in support of the construction of an interstate that would span from west Texas to ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, February 14, 2020 11:27 am
linden board of edcation
Linden BOE receives updates from principals
Three principals in the Linden City School System offered school updates to the board of education on Jan. 28. Linden High School Principal Marcus West ...
by Teresa Boykin, Monday, February 10, 2020 1:58 pm
linden utility board
Linden Utilities increases temporary service rates
The Linden Utility Board approved an increase in temporary water service rates to $60 with a 1,000 gallon and 30-day limit. Previously, Linden residents paid ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, February 7, 2020 12:48 pm
EDUCATION
Marengo County students ask school board for driver’s education class
The Marengo County Board of Education was approached by several tenth grade students and teacher Amber Matthews from Marengo High School in order to request ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, January 31, 2020 2:42 pm
Linden City Council
Linden city council considers candidates to fill vacant seat
The Linden City Council developed a list of names for possible city councilor candidates on Jan. 23 following Councilman Neal Jackson’s recent death. The new ...
by Teresa Boykin, Thursday, January 30, 2020 4:04 pm
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Child Advocacy Center opens in Demopolis
The Black Belt Regional Child Advocacy Center (BBRCAC) celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting and open house on Jan. 21, though the center officially ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, January 24, 2020 4:29 pm
HEALTH
Doctor, police officer team up to improve health of local youth
Dr. Ronnie Chu and Richard Bryant, a personal trainer and sergeant in the Demopolis Police Department, are working on a joint project called the Successful ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, January 24, 2020 2:54 pm
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Demopolis Public Library hosting first meeting of new book club
The Demopolis Public Library will host the first After Hours Book Club meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will be ...
by Teresa Boykin, Thursday, January 23, 2020 11:31 am
City of Linden
City of Linden participating in severe weather tax holiday
The City of Linden will participate in Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on the weekend of Feb. 21, giving residents a chance to ...
by Teresa Boykin, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:29 pm
EDUCATION
Marengo County Board of Education receives technology update
Technology Coordinator Kate Huggins provided an update for the Marengo County Board of Education at the most recent meeting on Dec. 19. The district has ...
by Teresa Boykin, Monday, January 20, 2020 12:54 pm
marengo county commission
County approves abatement for pellet plant
The Marengo County Commission approved a 10-year tax abatement excluding education taxes for Alabama Pellets during the Jan. 14 meeting. The initial capital investment is ...
by Teresa Boykin, Friday, January 17, 2020 4:36 pm
Linden City Council
Linden councilman Neal Jackson dies
Current Linden City Council member Neal Jackson, 65, passed away on Jan. 13, 2020. Jackson served on the city council since 2000 and saw to ...
by Teresa Boykin, Thursday, January 16, 2020 10:23 am
demopolis city council
Demopolis eyes airport industrial park annexation
During the Demopolis City Council’s work session on Jan. 2, City Attorney K. Scott Stapp advised the council to move forward with plans to annex ...