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Trojans fall in opening round of regional tournament
The Charles Henderson Trojans fell to Demopolis in the opening round of the Class 5A South Regional Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. The Trojans fells in straight sets by scores of 27-25, 25-21 and 25-19. Madison Stewart finished with 11 kills, six digs and two aces, Kelci Hicks had five kills,... Read more
Costumed children to Trick or Treat in the Monster March downtown
Children dressed in their Halloween costumes will visit businesses around the Public Square for the Demopolis Public Library Monster March Friday, Oct. 29. Children will meet at the library 4 p.m. to visit merchants around the Public Square and Trick or Treat for goodies. Traditionally downtown businesses have taken part in the event, but other groups have joined in the fun by setting up tables around the park. Read more
‘Can Good’ honored by Council proclamation
Accolades for Albert “Can Good” Thomas continued Thursday when Mayor Woody Collins signed the proclamation naming Friday, Oct. 29, as “Albert ‘Can Good’ Thomas Day” in Demopolis. In a ceremony before the Demopolis City Council meeting, Thomas was honored for having served as manager for the Demopolis High School football... Read more
Don’t worry, says mayor; columns will be replaced on City Hall
Responding to a flood of phone calls about the columns at City Hall, Demopolis Mayor Woody Collins Thursday stressed the brick columns are not permanent. “The public seems to think I have very poor taste,” he joked during the City Council meeting. City Hall is undergoing minor renovations. The temporary... Read more