For the second week in a row, the Democrat-Reporter reports false information on the front page. Fresh from being wrong about his knowledge of the Code of Alabama, Sutton attempted to divert attention by accusing Demopolis Police Chief Charles Avery of withholding arrest records from the press. The arrest in question involved probation officer Joe Johnson. The Democrat went as far as to make the statement, “Notable omissions in the past police reports supplied to the press have involved Demopolis city employees and their relatives or ‘friends’”. It turns out, the arrest occurred in Linden,, which was handled by the Marengo County Sheriff’s Dept. The Sheriff’s Dept. doesn’t do arrest reports unless the person is incarcerated, so Demopolis Police never received a copy of the arrest report. All facts involved were verified by Jeff Manuel, public safety director. I’m starting to wonder who even takes Goodloe seriously anymore. He should be lucky his demographic remains back-wood communities that probably don’t even receive other newspapers, or even the internet.
Roadwork to begin soon.
The first phase of street repaving in Demopolis will begin in less than a month. The street involved are: Lyon St from Cedar to Walnut; Colony Circle from Marengo to Olive; Pettus St from Walnut to Cedar; Spencer St from Dow to end; Pettus St from Commissioner to Walnut; 2nd Avenue from Pettus to Jackson; maple Leaf from Ashwood to Greenwood; Ashwood from Maria to Elmwood; the Junction of Al’s lane and Forrest Brook; Front St from Hwy 80 to Jackson; S Walnut from Hwy 80 to Windsor; and Blacks Drive from Pettus to Jackson. Plan your detours now.
In other news… - A new paper, The Blackbelt Gazette, will soon begin publication on a weekly basin in our area. According to reports, the Gazette will cover a four county area, and be based in Demopolis. Former Demopolis Times publisher Inda Pugh will be the new papers publisher. If enough papers start up around here, we’ll have one for every day of the week.
- The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for it’s “Freedom on the River” parade. The parade is scheduled for July 3rd at 4 p.m. It will start at the Demopolis Board of Ed building and finish at the city landing, with a pause at City Hall for a flag rising. For info, call 289-0270.
- The Local River City Bike Association and the East Mississippi Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. will hold the first annual Twin States Motorcycle Rally June 20th-22nd at the Faunsdale rally site off Old U.S. Highway 80 east. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for 12 and under, and under 5 get in free. The rally promises for be complete family oriented, with no nudity.
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