July 2026 - Dale County Chronicle

Wet Weekend Rain to Bring Brief Cooling Before Next Week’s Warm-Up Returns

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By: Jeff Devine, Chronicle News Wiregrass Area— Residents across Dale County and the Wiregrass can look forward to temporary relief from the summer heat as incoming rainfall keeps temperatures down …

Crime / Dale County News / Legal News / Ozark News / Ozark Police Department / Robbery/Theft of Property

Sacred Duty Disrupted: Thieves Steal Equipment Used to Care for the Deceased From Two Ozark Funeral Homes

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK— The story is as bizarre as it is heartless. Funeral homes exist to provide compassion, dignity, and care during some of life’s most …

Arrests / Assault / Crime / Dale County News / Domestic Violence / Dothan News / Law Enforcement/Police Officers / Midland City News / Public Safety

Former Midland City Police Officer Terminated Following Domestic Violence Arrest Involving Striking aWoman in the Face

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle MIDLAND CITY — A Midland City police officer arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charges is no longer employed by the department after refusing to participate …

Crime / Financial Crimes and Scams / General News / Ozark News / Ozark Police Department / Public Service Announcement

Ozark Police Warn Residents as Financial Scams Continue to Target Victims

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The Ozark Bureau of Police Services is urging residents to remain vigilant as financial scams continue to increase, particularly those targeting older adults and …

Activities for Youth / Community Events and Activities / Dale County News / Entertainment / Events / General News / Holidays / Ozark News / Programs for Children

Community Celebration to Bring Families Together for Ozark’s Celebration of Nation’s 250th Birthday; Event will Feature Fireworks, Events for People of All Ages, Fun Activities for Kids, Patriotic Costume Contest, with Prizes and More

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK–Tomorrow is the day the community has been waiting for! That is, of course, the first-ever Ozark Community Fireworks Celebration, with families across the …

Assault / Crime / Dale County News / Domestic Violence / Dothan News / Houston County / Law Enforcement/Police Officers / Midland City News / Wiregrass News

Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges, Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine A police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after being arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charges earlier this week. According to the Dothan Police Department, …

Activities for Youth / After-School Programs & Activities / Dale County News / General News / Ozark News / Programs and Services / Programs for Children / Wiregrass News

Registration Now Open for After-School Program at Ozark’s Autrey Recreation Center, but Spots Fill Quickly

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK— Families looking for affordable, dependable after-school care will soon have a new option as registration is now open for the Autrey Recreation Center’s …

Arrests / Child Sex Crime / Coffee County News / Crime / Enterprise News / Houston County / Wiregrass News

Three Men Arrested in Separate Child Exploitation Investigations

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle In separate investigations, authorities announced the arrest of three men in connection with ongoing child exploitation cases. Law enforcement officials said the arrests were …

Dale County News / Feature Story / General News / Public Safety / Severe Weather Alert / Wiregrass News

SPECIAL REPORT: As Extreme Heat Grips The Wiregrass, Dale County Coroner Warns Heat Can Turn Deadly Within Minutes

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle With dangerously high temperatures and oppressive humidity continuing across Southeast Alabama, the Chronicle reached out to Dale County Coroner John Cawley for advice to …

Arrests / Assault / Crime / Dale County News / Editorial / Feature Story / Mental Health Conditions / Mental Health Resources / Ozark News

Chronicle Exclusive: Suspect’s Family Describes Long Battle With Schizophrenia, Says it Contributed to His State of Mind Leading up to the Assault, Pursuit in Ozark

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK— The family of William Christopher Pearson, the man charged following an incident that allegedly escalated into an assault on an Ozark police officer …

Activities for Youth / Community Events and Activities / Community Resource Fair / Dale County News / Events / Social Assistance/Public Aid Programs / Wiregrass News

Her Haven Launches Youth Impact Program to Prepare Wiregrass Students for Success

July 27, 2026August 18, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle WIREGRASS— High school students across the Wiregrass Area will soon have a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, prepare for life after graduation, and …

Arrests / Assault / Crime / Dale County Jail / Dale County News / First Responder / Law Enforcement/Police Officers / Ozark News / Ozark Police Department / Public Safety

Suspect Arrested after Domestic Disturbance Investigation Escalates and Leads to Assault of Ozark Officer and High-Speed Pursuit

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

Suspect Arrested After Ozark Officer Suffers Fractured Nose During Domestic Disturbance and Pursuit By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK— A 32-year-old Ozark man is facing felony charges after authorities …

Assault / Crime / Dale County News / Domestic Violence / First Responder / Law Enforcement/Police Officers / Ozark News / Ozark Police Department

UPDATED: Domestic Disturbance Leads to High-Speed Pursuit, Officer Assault in Ozark; Suspect Reportedly in Custody, According to DCSO Source

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ***UPDATED at 1:40 p.,. on Sunday, July 26, 2026. According to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect wanted in this case was just …

Agriculture / Alabama Extension / State News

Debunking Watermelon Myths: What Really Matters for Choosing a Sweet Melon

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Emma Greene, Alabama Extension AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For Southerners, watermelon wisdom is passed down through generations. While some suggestions for picking the perfect melon are rooted in fact, …

Feature Story / Governor / State News / U.S. Government News

State Continues Prison Oversight Pilot Program as Legislative Reforms Fail and Federal Department of Justice Ends Lawsuits, Increased Scrutiny of Tutwiler Prison

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY— Alabama officials are lauding a new step toward increasing transparency within its correctional system by continuing with a prison oversight pilot program, even …