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🌱 How Demopolis fits into Alabama’s new medical marijuana rollout
Also, don't miss Demopolis Middle vs Westlawn Middle on the Demopolis Patch calendar

What's up Demopolis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Demopolis fits into Alabama’s new medical marijuana rollout
Also on today's calendar: Freedom Rock Gala and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alabama approves medical marijuana licenses. Here's what's legal (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Medical cannabis is finally coming to Demopolis, with Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries approved to open a local location as Alabama launches its long-delayed medical marijuana program. The piece explains that only registered patients can legally use cannabis, outlines strict possession limits, and notes products will be available as pills, tinctures, inhalers, and creams—but not smokable flower or edibles.
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📸 Around Demopolis
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Demopolis
★ Featured events ★
- Demopolis Middle vs Westlawn Middle
Demopolis Middle School, 300 E Pettus St, Demopolis
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- DMS Basketball @Greensboro Middle
Greensboro Middle Demopolis, AL 36732
5:00 pm - DHS Basketball v Francis Marion
Demopolis City Demopolis, AL 36732 - DHS Winter Formal
Demopolis City Civic Center , 501 N Commissioners Ave , Demopolis - DHS Basketball v Wilcox Co
Demopolis City Demopolis, AL 36732 - DHS Basketball @ Breakthrough (Christmas Tournament)
Breakthrough Demopolis, AL 36732 - Freedom Rock Gala
Demopolis City Civic Center , 501 N Commissioners Ave , Demopolis
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
📣 Demopolis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Greensboro Middle vs Demopolis Middle
Greensboro Middle School , 620 Carver St , Greensboro
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Demopolis. Apply here.
- H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Demopolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Demopolis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marion
- Showers Saturday night, very cold Sunday through Monday night (waka.com)
- "...a death, a bridge, and a seat on the bus." An APR News Series (apr.org)
- Basketball Recap: Linden Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com)
Selma
- Selma High School football player earns full-ride to D1 school (wsfa.com)
- Jeff Sessions Fast Facts (newschannelnebraska.com)
- Person of interest detained in Brown University shooting that killed 2, wounded 9 (jg-tc.com)
Ok Demopolis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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