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Demopolis · DemopolisThe daycare worker charged with a death of an infant child is still in the Marengo County Jail as of Monday morning. Versa Mae Simmons, 68, who was a worker at the now closed Tender Years Preschool & Nursery, was arrested on March 29 and charged with murder and four counts of aggravated child abuse. During her initial appearance for her murder charge, Simmons was given a $1 million bond. Marengo County Circuit Clerk Kenny Freeman said when the …See the Story
Daycare worker still in jail, awaiting preliminary court date
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Demopolis · DemopolisA 48-year-old man has died after his vehicle hit a fallen tree on Wire Road 1 in Cuba, left the roadway and struck a second tree, causing his the car to overturn. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified the victim as Orlando Artis, 48, of Cuba. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The crash occurred at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, April 28. ALEA stayed in a press release that Artis was driving a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville when it struck a fallen tree …See the Story
Cuba man dies in Saturday night crash
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Demopolis · DemopolisOn Sunday April 14, Bigbee Humane Society was presented with a check from the 2024 Miss Bigbee Beauties profits. The last pageant, five years ago, raised $2,020. This year, the event raised $4,900 for the humane society. “We raised money through sponsorships, entry fees, People’s Choice votes and pageant admission,” said pageant director Ashleigh Hood. “We also were able to get close to 200 pounds of dog food for the shelter. The pageant was hel…See the Story
Bigbee pageant raises $4,900 for shelter
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Earth Day · DemopolisDemopolis City Schools is proud to announce the launch of the second phase of our infrastructure modernization project, in collaboration with energy and efficiency expert, Schneider Electric. This project is part of our ongoing efforts to provide students with a comfortable and modern learning environment. To celebrate Earth Day and kick off Phase 2, Demopolis City Schools hosted a special event on Thursday, April 18, at Westside Elementary Scho…See the Story
Westside Elementary, Schneider hold Earth Day event
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Demopolis · DemopolisI’ve been living here in West Alabama for more than a month now, and I feel like I’m starting to get settled in. I know I have not had the opportunity to meet everyone yet, but everyone I have come across has been so friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my first opportunity to experience Rooster Day, and I look forward to being able to be a part of other events in the community. One thing I have noticed so far is that our readers are a huge part of o…See the Story
Starting to settle in
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Demopolis · DemopolisBlack Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center (BBTCAC) will host its annual Hog Wild for Art Festival on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. At the event, the mother/daughter team of Sher and Raigan Gates of Marengo County will give a fiber art demonstration during the main event on Saturday. This year’s festival will feature demonstrations by artists and artisans from across the Black Belt region of Alabama, community art activities, “make …See the Story
Marengo mother, daughter featured at Camden festival
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Demopolis · DemopolisDemopolis High School is sending another athlete to the next level. Senior Dalyn Jackson has signed a letter of intent to play football at the University of West Alabama in Livingston. Demopolis head coach Lance Tucker said UWA is getting great teammate. “First of all, he’s one of the best team players that I’ve ever coached,” Tucker said. “He’s all about putting the team first. Who doesn’t want a kid like that in their program?” Jackson was a t…See the Story
Demopolis senior Dalyn Jackson signs with West Alabama
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