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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 …

Dale County Commission Meeting / Dale County Jail / Dale County News / Newton News / Ozark News

Dale County Commission Approves New Jail Surveillance System, HVAC Repairs, Newton Road Assistance, and Personnel Matters at Regular Meeting

July 20, 2026July 23, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle UPDATED 07/22/2026: In a previous version of this article, we mistakenly reported that Commissioner Enfinger was absent. Commissioners Carroll and Grantham were the ones …

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Charges Upgraded to Murder for Man Accused of Shooting Teen

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle OZARK—The charge against an Ozark man accused in the shooting of a 16-year-old boy has been upgraded from attempted murder to murder following …

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Two Arrested, Face Dozens of Animal Cruelty Charges After Dogs Found in Poor Conditions in Level Plains

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle LEVEL PLAINS—Two Dale County residents have been arrested after authorities discovered numerous dogs allegedly living in severely neglected conditions at a residence in Level …

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Residents show support during National Correctional Officers Week

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK — An outpouring of community support is underway for correctional officers at the Dale County Jail, as residents and local officials come together to …