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Sweet Victory? Court Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Candy and Sugary Drinks

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle WASHINGTON, D.C.—A federal judge has ruled that the federal government cannot prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to …

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Daleville Man Sentenced To 35 Years in Federal Prison for Leading Large-Scale Wiregrass Drug Trafficking Network: 8 Co-Conspirators Also Sentenced as 10 others Await Sentencing 

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY—It was one of the largest drug trafficking networks in modern Wiregrass history. This large-scale operation affected the lives of thousands as it fueled …

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Abbeville Christian Academy Teacher Facing Child Solicitation and Other Sexual Misconduct Charges; Judge Sets Bond at $200,000 Months after Arrest

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A Henry County judge on Tuesday set bond at $200,000 for an Abbeville Christian Academy teacher accused of multiple sex-related crimes involving minors months …

Abbeville Christian Academy Teacher Facing Child Solicitation and Other Sexual Misconduct Charges; Judge Sets Bond at $200,000 Months after Arrest Read More
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Federal Court again Blocks Alabama Congressional Map it Declared Discriminatory as Redistricting Battle Heads Back to Supreme Court for Fourth Time

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A three-judge federal panel has blocked Alabama from using a congressional redistricting plan that Republicans hoped would reshape one of the state’s key U.S. …

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Judge sets aside restraining order in Daleville school dispute, finds ‘no credible threat’

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A court has set aside a temporary restraining order involving Daleville City Schools Superintendent Joshua Robertson after determining that a message at the center …

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Search for Genesis Reid expected to intensify as landfill operation planned

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ENTERPRISE—On Wednesday afternoon, officials with the Enterprise Police Department, Coffee County District Attorney’s Office, and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office held a joint press …

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Alabama Reaches $12.2 Million Settlement With Roblox, Expands Online Child Safety Measures

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Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $12.2 million settlement with Roblox Corporation aimed at strengthening online child safety protections and funding additional school resource …

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Former Dothan-Area Surgeon Indicted on Manslaughter Charges after Allegedly Removing Patient’s Liver Instead of Spleen

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Dale County Chronicle A Florida physician who previously practiced in the Dothan area has been charged with second-degree manslaughter following allegations that he removed the wrong organ during surgery, resulting …

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Solar Power Faces Double Challenges in Alabama from Courts, Legislature

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A recent federal court decision allowing Alabama Power to continue charging fees to customers with rooftop solar panels comes as state lawmakers consider new …

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Two Romanian Nationals Sentenced in Multi-State Credit Card Skimming Scheme that Targeted Retail Locations, Including Dale and Surrounding Counties

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY—Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a credit card skimming operation that targeted multiple retail locations across …

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Dothan Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking Had History of Drug-Related Arrests

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A Dothan man will spend the next three decades in federal prison following his conviction on drug trafficking charges tied to a multi-agency investigation …

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