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- Top stories of 2008
The year 2008 was a roller-coaster of a year for many people nationwide and in our area.
- Caraustar plant closing in Ala., moving work to ...
Human Resources Director Frank Snyder says the closing will occur before the end of the first quarter of the year.
- Linden recycling plan gets under way
The waste disposal company has donated 15 recycle bins to Hillary Dukes, a Marengo Academy senior, so she can place them throughout the city in an effort to bolster recycling.
- Demopolis' Christmas tree turns 50
Anyone who has come to Demopolis - either over the Rufus King Bridge from Greene County or up from Linden on U.S. 43 or from Faunsdale and Gallion on U.S. Highway 80 - has seen the giant Christmas tree.
- Alabama town says farewell to beloved Dairy Queen
It may not have had historic value or achieved landmark status, but the Dairy Queen meant everything to the people of Linden.
- Advanced hosts tour of new facility
" Advanced Disposal welcomed guests to tour their new facility in Linden during their open house on Friday.
- Grayson to present 'wish list' for Demopolis projects
Artur Davis and the League of Municipalities for a similar meeting. The group is going to present a "wish list" of projects, should President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus package be approved.
- ChillyFest 'an incredible success,' says Gates
The first annual ChillyFest was held Friday and Saturday and deemed a success. Several hundred people turned out for the two-day celebration, which included the Parade of Lights, carnival, chili cookoff, 5K ...
- Reception planned for ChillyFest honorees
She will be the grand marshal of this yeara s Parade of Lights.The reception will be held at Lindena s First Baptist Church at 4 p.m. a oeThe theme of the Christmas parade this year is a Christmas Hometown ...
- County commission helps library progress
In a project that has been ongoing for a couple of years, the Marengo County Commission took a big leap Tuesday by approving an architect.
- Linden seeks access road for industrial park
Now, she is gearing up to the same for Linden's industrial park. The money for Demopolis came from the Alabama Industrial Road and Bridge Corp.
- Countdown begins for ChillyFest
Set for Friday and Saturday, festival organizers are making the final preparations.
- Linden considers regional airport
Scott Lynn, who has been representing Linden in planning meetings with the Alabama Bureau of Aeronautics, and representatives of the other cities being considered, reported to the Linden City Council the ...
- Antebellum homes ready for COTR tours
Some of those working behind the scenes have decorating skills that Demopolisa s historic landmark homes truly benefit from.
- DHS approved as ACT test site
The first ACT to be hosted by the school will be on Dec. 13, and DHS will follow the ACT schedule thereafter.
- MHS closing in on complex
" Marengo High School got one step closer - a leap that is - to having a renovated football complex.
- 17 Charged for dog fighting in west Alabama
Seventeen people have been indicted by a grand jury in west Alabama for their roles in a dog fighting ring.
- 17 indicted for dog fighting
On July 26, Marengo County Sheriff's officers - with help from Sumter County, Demopolis and Tuscaloosa - raided a house on Cinnamon Street in Linden.
- Linden Lumber cuts 125 jobs
The countya s second-largest employer laid off the majority of its workforce, sending 125 workers home.
Linden Classifieds
Local classifieds for Linden, AL
City DescriptionLinden is a city in and the county seat of Marengo County, Alabama, United States.. The population was 2,424 at the 2000 census. Originally known as the Town of Marengo, it was changed to Hohenlinden in 1823 to honor the county's earliest European settlers, French Bonapartist refugees to the Vine and Olive Colony. Hohenlinden was chosen to commemorate Napoleon Bonaparte's battle at Hohenlinden, Germany, in which the French were victorious over the Austrians and Bavarians. The spelling was later simplified to Linden.
Linden is located at 32°18′4″N 87°47′34″W / 32.30111, -87.79278 (32.301154, -87.792650). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.4 km²), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.83%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,424 people, 938 households, and 662 families residing in the city. The population density was 675.6 people per square mile (260.7/km²). There were 1,084 housing units at an average density of 302.1/sq mi (116.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 52.43% White, 46.20% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 0.87% ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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