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Drug dogs come up with zilch at DHS
In spring 2007, according to Demopolis High School principal Dr. Isaac Espy Jr., drug-sniffing dogs came to the DHS campus and detected items in several cars in the school parking lot.
Broken bikes keep repairman busy
SELMA -- With the high price of gas these days, many people have switched to bicycles, especially those who live close to work.
John Hogarth of Jackson has brought his business to the classroom - ' or "glassroom" - ' as he is teaching a stained glass art class at the Demopolis University Center this week.
Linden council candidate faces drug charge
' A candidate for Linden City Council was arrested late last week and faces misdemeanor drug charges.
Edith Whitfield, one of the first known members of the Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital's Auxiliary, was honored for her service to the hospital at the auxiliary's August meeting on Thursday.
J.D. Barnes took the path less traveled in ministry. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Barnes seemed destined for a career in computers and technology.
They are the face of the schools for parents and visitors. They make sure that the schools' business is taken care of nine months a year.
Player of the Week: Carl Johnson
The front four are expected by many to anchor the Demopolis defense all season long.
The problem with preparing youth for the future is that sometimes, the future catches up to the present too quickly.
David Snow has joined the staff of The Demopolis Times as news editor. Snow, a 1992 graduate of Murray State University, is a former resident of Demopolis and a staff writer for the Times.
City OKs plan to repair Jackson St. Bridge
The Demopolis City Council moved forward with a plan to repair the Jackson Street Bridge for the second time in three years.
Well, they finally did it. The Demopolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to pass a new ordinance that allows businesses to use banner advertising.
Police are looking for an ambitious - ' but foolhardy - ' group of thieves who broke into a local business earlier this week.
Demopolis businessman Mike Grayson wants to see a better Demopolis - ' one prepared to embrace the future.
Christian school gets ready for students
"We're not another private school," Principal Roni Long said. "We are a christian school.
Linden, Marengo County schools make AYP
The news was very good for the Marengo County School System when the Alabama State Department of Education released the 2008 Adequate Yearly Progress reports.
The Alabama Department of Public Health 2008 Fish Consumption Advisories warns that there is a possible mercury poisoning problem when eating fish caught in several places not included in previous years' lists.
Tax-free weekend a hit for shoppers
They came from all over Marengo County - ' and beyond. With a gleam in their eyes and shopping carts full to bursting, area residents took full advantage of the first day of the state's tax-free weekend Friday.
The Demopolis Fire Department welcomed a new addition to the force yesterday - ' a 2008 Pierce fire engine.
Demopolis Singers prepare for holiday concert
Christmas is still more than four months away but it's never too early to being preparation.