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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle The Ariton Purple Cats opened Class 2A Region 2 play in convincing fashion Friday night, rolling to a 45-14 victory over the Zion Chapel Rebels. …
Ariton Rolls Past Zion Chapel in Decisive 45-14 Victory & Open to Region Play Read More
By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle NEWTON, Ala.—Ariton found itself without several starters on the road Friday night, but the Purple Cats got big contributions from players stepping into expanded roles …
Ariton Uses Big Plays and Next-Man-Up Effort to Defeat Wicksburg 26-12 Read More
We have compiled the activities scheduled for schools in all school systems located in Dale County, including all Dale County Schools, Ozark City Schools, and Daleville City Schools. We’ve included …
AREA SCHOOLS’ SNAPSHOT: THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ARITON, Ala. — The Ariton Purple Cats opened the 2026 football season Friday night against Blountstown, with the visiting Tigers earning a 49-14 victory …
Blountstown Defeats Ariton 49-14 in Purple Cats’ Season Opener Read More
By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle ARITON, AL—”If you build it”… they will have a home of their own. Forgive me for taking artistic liberties with the famous line from the …
If You Build It: Ariton Breaks Ground on New $2.6 Million Softball Complex Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle DALE COUNTY, Ala. — A man remains in critical condition after a shooting in Dale County on Saturday, and authorities have charged a 22-year-old …
Man critically injured in Dale County shooting, attempted murder charge filed Read More
By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle ARITON—Musicians from across the community are being invited to dust off their instruments and join the newly organized Ariton Community Band as the …
Ariton Community Band Forming for America 250 and Town’s 120th Anniversary Celebration Read More
By Jeff Devine The Ariton Town Council has announced a special-called meeting to address town business. The meeting, which will be held at Town Hall, is scheduled for Monday, June …
Ariton Town Council Calls Special Meeting; Announced Garbage Delays Read More
By Evie Ragan-Scott As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, students are eagerly anticipating summer break to rest, reset, and prepare for the upcoming academic year. However, for …
Ariton Student Evie Ragan-Scott Reflects on Experience in Ariton FFA Read More
By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle ARITON—Organizers of the Ariton FFA and Ariton High School Purple Cats Baseball Golf Tournament have announced that the event has been postponed due …
Ariton FFA, Purple Cats Golf Tournament Rescheduled to July 9 Due to Weather Read More
Dale County Chronicle The Ariton Town Council discussed several projects aimed at improving community infrastructure and enhancing public spaces, including plans to address a drainage issue near the city’s softball …
Ariton Town Council Reviews Community Improvement Ideas, Drainage Repairs Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The Ariton High School Lady Cats softball team showcased its offensive firepower and pitching depth during the recent marathon at the South Regional Softball …
Ariton’s Varsity Girls Show Grit at South Regional as Purple Cats Bring Season to a Close on Strong Note Read More
By Jeff Devine JACKSONVILLE—After dropping the opener of the AHSAA Class 2A State Baseball Championship Series on Monday, Ariton responded in championship fashion Tuesday, winning back-to-back games at Rudy Abbott …
CHAMPIONS: Ariton Purple Cats Capture Class 2A State Championship while Shattering School Records Read More
ARITON—The Ariton FFA Chapter and the Ariton High School Purple Cats baseball team are joining forces to host a fundraising golf tournament on June 18, 2026, at Highland Oaks Golf …
Ariton FFA, Purple Cats Baseball Team to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser Read More
By Jeff Devine The Wiregrass will be well represented in the upcoming Alabama High School Athletic Association baseball state semifinals after several area teams captured South Sub-State playoff series victories …
Ariton, G.W. Long lead area contingent into AHSAA baseball semifinals Read More