Death of teen is news, not his photo.
In a Democrat-Reporter tradition, the paper prints a full color picture on its front page of a man being burnt to ashes in his own car. The 19 year old Demetri Lewis lost control of his car traveling north between Thomasville and Linden, hitting a large SUV nearly head-on. Reports say Lewis died on impact. His car skidded off the road, ending up next to the SUV, where it then burst into flames. There were 4 passengers in the SUV, all of whom were treated at Bryan Whitfield Hospital; all survived with minor injuries. There are 2 pictures of the wreck in the D-R; the front page color photo of the car engulfed in flames, and a page 3 photo after the flames were put out, showing the extent of damage done to the driver-side of the car. The second photo, and I could be wrong here, appears to have been taken after the body was removed, but the first was definitely taken while the body burned. I feel showing what the car looked like after a crash is fine, if only to show the extent of an accident. Showing burning Americans on the front cover of your publication is done only to attempt to sell more papers and is morally wrong. I’ve said before, if I’m ever unfortunate enough to be in an accident around Linden, and someone from the Democrat approaches with a camera, they’ll need a proctologist before developing the film.
Big B gets robbed, again.
According to police, Jacqueline Howard went into the “Big B” arcade, pointed her pistol, and took $1150 in cash for her trouble. The security camera, present at any casino, taped her entire robbery, and police were able to identify and arrest her within the hour. They recovered $740 off her person, no gun or the remaining cash has been found. According to police, Howard confessed to the crime after being confronted with the video tape evidence. If anyone can get me a copy of that tape, I’ll post it for download 
Howard stated she has a “bad gambling habit” and owed a lot of money. I say it’s even Steven—Big B steals from everyone, somebody should get some of it back.
Of Interest… - A support group for all area families of Military personnel will meet Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the east room of the Demopolis Civic Center. The group meets every 2nd Tuesday in Demopolis, and every 4th Tuesday in Linden at the senior nutrition center. This meeting is for folks in need of support, or those in position to give support for military families in these times of war.
- Plans for the new Higher Education Center in Demopolis have been modified, and are being prepared for the start of actual construction. According to officials, Alabama Southern, University of Alabama and University of West Alabama have expressed interest in using the Center for satellite classes. There has been talk of eventually turning the Ed Center into a Junior College, but for now it will be used for satellite classes.
- Gary Williams, the “Outback Motel Robber”, was convicted of armed robbery of the Outback Motel, and was sentenced to 20 years in the state pen. Williams, along with an accomplice, robbed the hotel on Dec. 1st, 2000.
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