Month: December 2025
Dale County News / Events / General News / Ozark News

Something for Everyone: An Open House, Games, Crafts, CPR Classes, all the Books One Could Ever Want, and Much More are in Ozark Dale County Library’s January Lineup 

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle The Ozark Dale County Library (ODC Library) is welcoming the new year with a full slate of programs and events that truly offer …

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Dale County News / General News / Social Assistance/Public Aid Programs / State News

Governor Ivey Releases $43.8 Million in Energy Assistance for Alabama Families Following Delays and Uncertainty, Including President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate the Program Entirely 

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle Governor Kay Ivey announced this week that Alabama will distribute roughly $43.8 million in grants to help low-income residents cover home heating and …

Governor Ivey Releases $43.8 Million in Energy Assistance for Alabama Families Following Delays and Uncertainty, Including President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate the Program Entirely  Read More
Ariton High School / Ariton News / Dale County High School / Dale County News / G.W. Long High School / High School Football / School News / Skipperville News / Sports / State News

Dale County, Wiregrass Players Earn All-State Football Honors, Other Recognitions

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle Several standout football players from Dale County and the surrounding Wiregrass area were recognized by the Alabama Sports Writers Association with All-State honors …

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Arrests / Crime / Legal News / Public Safety

Authorities Release More Details on “Operation Nutcracker” Sting that Resulted in the Arrests of Seven Men on Human Trafficking Charges; Additional Charges Filed

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle Seven individuals were arrested following a two-day undercover operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation in Dale County, according to the Dale County Sheriff’s …

Authorities Release More Details on “Operation Nutcracker” Sting that Resulted in the Arrests of Seven Men on Human Trafficking Charges; Additional Charges Filed Read More
Dale County News / Feature Story / General News

Dale County Coroner, Other Officials, Provide Proper Burial for Unclaimed Remains During Solemn Ceremony at Newton Cemetery

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle It is a story that may be bittersweet but is also a heartfelt reminder that everyone deserves the dignity of a proper burial and …

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Barbour County News / Barbour County News / Coffee County News / Covington County News / Dale County News / Daleville News / Events / General News / Geneva County News / Henry County News / Henry County News / Holiday News / Houston County / Midland City News / Newton News / Ozark News / Social Assistance/Public Aid Programs / Wiregrass News

SARCOA Santa for Seniors Program Spreads Holiday Joy to Wiregrass Area Seniors; Community Participation Made it All Possible, Says SARCOA Official

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Community Effort Brings Holiday Joy to Hundreds of Local Seniors Through SARCOA Program By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle This holiday season, hundreds of seniors across southeast Alabama experienced a …

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Arrests / Crime / Dale County News / Legal News / Ozark News / Public Safety

Seven Arrested in Dale County Human Trafficking Sting Dubbed “Operation Nutcracker”

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By Jeff Devine Seven people were taken into custody following a two-day undercover operation targeting human trafficking in the Wiregrass region, according to Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum. The operation, …

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Basketball / Dale County High School / Dale County News / High School Sports / Midland City News / Pinckard News / School News / Sports

Brantley Tops Dale County at Stallworth Christmas Invitational

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By Jeff Devine The Dale County Warriors came up short on the scoreboard on Saturday but earned individual recognition during the Tony Stallworth Christmas Invitational, falling 66-54 to the Brantley …

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Basketball / Carroll High School / High School Sports / Ozark News / School News / Sports

Lady Eagles Fly Past Smiths Station at Auburn Christmas Classic

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle. The Carroll High Lady Eagles turned in a complete team performance Saturday afternoon, defeating Smiths Station High School 60-53 at the Auburn Christmas Classic. …

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Basketball / Carroll High School / Dale County News / High School Sports / Ozark News / School News / Sports

Lady Eagles Fall to St. James at Auburn Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle The Carroll High Lady Eagles were unable to slow a strong St. James High School squad, falling 70-37 in the Auburn Christmas Classic on …

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Barbour County News / Crime / Legal News / Public Safety

Teen Charged With Capital Murder in Clayton Shooting That Claimed the Life of 13-Year-Old

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle. BARBOUR COUNTY—A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old on Friday in Clayton. According to …

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Crime / General News / National News / Public Safety / State News

Suspect in Brown University, Other Shooting Found Dead While Motive Remains Unclear; Alabama Native, Another Student, & MIT Professor Among Those Slain

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle Authorities say the man suspected in last weekend’s deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor days …

Suspect in Brown University, Other Shooting Found Dead While Motive Remains Unclear; Alabama Native, Another Student, & MIT Professor Among Those Slain Read More
Basketball / Dale County High School / High School Sports / Midland City News / Pinckard News / School News / Sports

Andalusia Rallies Past Dale County in Second Half, Winning 57–50 at Tony Stallworth Invitational at Brantley High School

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle The Dale County Warriors faced off against Andalusia on Friday at the Tony Stallworth Invitational, a tournament featuring 12 high school boys’ basketball teams …

Andalusia Rallies Past Dale County in Second Half, Winning 57–50 at Tony Stallworth Invitational at Brantley High School Read More
Basketball / Dale County News / Daleville High School / Daleville News / High School Sports / School News / Sports / Wicksburg / Wicksburg News

Daleville Falls to Wicksburg as Panthers Pull Away with Fast-Paced Attack Despite Standout Performance from Warhawks’ MJ Flowers; Daleville Boys’ JV Wins 31-25

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle The Daleville Warhawks boys varsity basketball team suffered a 75-40 loss to the Wicksburg Panthers on Tuesday night, as Wicksburg’s run-and-gun offense proved too …

Daleville Falls to Wicksburg as Panthers Pull Away with Fast-Paced Attack Despite Standout Performance from Warhawks’ MJ Flowers; Daleville Boys’ JV Wins 31-25 Read More