Marengo County News

It's like an ice cream truck - " except it carries books. The Bookmobile is part of the Marengo Library System and services patrons who live in the rural parts of the county as well as those who cannot travel to a library.

The first time I stepped foot into the Demopolis Times' building was one year ago Tuesday.

The Demopolis Police Department received a Justice Assistance Grant of $60,192 that will be used in getting equipment for Demopolis and Marengo County officers and their vehicles.

A list of participating advertisers is included on Page A7 inside this edition. "We think it's important for residents to understand how we can each do something to support our local businesses," said Jason Cannon, Times publisher.

A University of West Alabama administrator has been selected to serve additional terms on the Lieutenant Governora s Commission on Public Private Partnership Projects and the Alabama Quality Award Board of Examiners.

Circuit Court Judge Eddie Hardaway and district attorney Greg Griggers appealed to the commission for funding for what they termed as a success in rehabilitating non-violent offenders.

Hank Sanders surprised many in the state and the district he represents by saying Thursday he will not seek re-election to the state Senate in 2010.

USBanker, a national trade publication, released its annual ranking in the June issue, which became available Wednesday.

AmStar Emergency Management Services began its service to Marengo County Wednesday morning, responding to six calls in its first day of operation.

A short time later, they were riding with Demopolis police. a oeWe got a call at about 10 p.m. Thursday night,a said Demopolis police chief Tommie Reese.

Selma and Dallas County have missed out on the first round of stimulus projects allocated by the Alabama Department of Transportation, but that has not stopped at least one project from taking another funding route.

Three Marengo County students were recently awarded Trustees Scholarships to attend The University of West Alabama.

The foundation's administrator, Ahrian Davis Tyler, made the announcement today.

Manley joins Mem Webb, Gary Butler, Dan Wilson, Alvin Williams, and Jay Shows. a oeWe are thrilled to welcome Richard Manley to our board,a said Singleton.

They generated a lot of the business down in the local stores and shops, and they contributed to the community.

On Thursday, the three vehicles were shown to Demopolis and Marengo County emergency personnel by officials from State of Alabama Homeland Security Region 3 in Tuscaloosa County.

Officials tell WSFA 12 News the pilot of an ultra-light aircraft was killed when the craft crashed near a school in Demopolis.

A pilot was killed this afternoon when the small, homemade airplane he was flying crashed into a field in Demopolis, according to Marengo County authorities.

Each year, communities like Jefferson and Thomaston use the barbecue pit as a means of raising money for community projects.

Former Mobile County Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas has pleaded not guilty to 57 counts of kidnapping, sodomy, sex abuse, extortion and ethics violations.