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- Community
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History
Founded in 1887 by C.A. Berbeck, The Demopolis Times has been owned by reputable newspeople for more than a century. Owners include Edward S. Cornish, Ben and Libba George, Hollis Curl and Jim McKay. In 1979, Boone Newspapers Inc. purchased the newspaper and still owns it today.
Goal
To treat our readers as they would wish to be treated; to provide a fair and open dialogue for opinion in the community; to bring issues to light that both challenge and improve the area we serve; and to provide advertisers with a professional avenue in which to market their products.
Circulation
Published Wednesday and Saturday
Approximately 1,800 weekly
Technology
Quark XPress-based news and advertising production system, running on Macintosh platform.
Internet presence
Community involvement
The Demopolis Times and its staff are involved in numerous civic projects and have taken on a leadership role with the arts and appearance of the community.
Awards
The Demopolis Times is a consistent winner in the Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.
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Market
Demopolis is situated in the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt Region and is centrally located between Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Meridian, Miss. The city is affixed on the banks of both the Tombigbee and Warrior rivers and is renowned as a sportsman¹s paradise in the Southeast.
Geographic location
Historic Demopolis is located at the confluence of the Tombigbee-Black Warrior Rivers. The construction of the Demopolis Lock and Dam created a 10,000 acre lake which is enjoyed by many for boating, fishing and recreational opportunities. The city is located 55 miles south of Tuscaloosa – home of the University of Alabama – and 45 miles East of Meridian, Miss.
Population
Total immediate market: 70,000 within a 30-mile radius
Marengo County: 23,000
Demopolis: 8,000
Climate
Known for its mild winters and splendid springs and falls, the average annual temperature is 75.3 degrees (F).
Major employers
WestRock, a national leader in wood products, has a large plant in Demopolis. Other key businesses include manufacturing, healthcare, forestry, agricultural, tourism and educational lines of work, along with many others.
Education
Demopolis enjoys one of the best public school systems in this region of Alabama. The schools receive enormous support from members of the community and have thrived during a time with other systems in the state cannot say the same.
Recreation
Boating, fishing, hunting, golf, arts and crafts.
Interesting tidbit
The City of Demopolis was incorporated in 1818 before Alabama became a state in 1819. European royalty founded the city.
Area information
Demopolis Chamber of Commerce
102 East Washington Street
P.O. Box 667
Demopolis, AL 36732Tel: (334) 289-0270
Fax: (334) 289-1382