When I started writing this weekly column, my first idea for an overarching theme was “what would Dave do?” Though I decided against a theme, I have included Dave, my dad, in several of the few ...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, in collaboration with Whitfield Regional Hospital, recently surpassed 500 admissions to the UAB Tele-Intensive Care Unit. This milestone highlights the impact ...

I had the privilege of sitting in a casual setting with three outstanding Gospel preachers. We all have known each other in various ways throughout the years. We reminisced about preachers we had ...

The Livingston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority recently awarded scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to three deserving high school individuals in their service area. In Marengo County, ...

Melonee Coats writes church news for the Demopolis Times. Send your church news to coatsmelonee@yahoo.com.

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law named 153 students to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (June 2, 2025) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the summer vacation season and all of the region’s amazing activities with the second annual ...

Mr. Jimmy Branch of Gallion, entered into eternal rest May 31, at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Facility Demopolis. Funeral services for Mr. Branch will be held Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m. from John the ...

Many families will even stop to remember why they have that three-day weekend: to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. My parents’ families have always been especially reverent ...

James William “Bill” Baker, age 81, also known by his close friends and family as “Billy”, went home to be with the Father on May 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by Beth, his beloved wife of 62 ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to ...

For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead.