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Ariton Uses Big Plays and Next-Man-Up Effort to Defeat Wicksburg 26-12

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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 …

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AREA SCHOOLS’ SNAPSHOT: THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 

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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 …

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

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​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 …

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

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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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Three Dale County Municipalities Contribute Combined $7,500 to Dale County High School

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MIDLAND CITY — The City of Midland City and the towns of Grimes and Newton joined together Wednesday to present a combined $7,500 contribution …

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Newton Library & Museum Announces Summer Programs, Michael Albert Collage Art Workshop, and More

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle NEWTON — The James Marcus Rosser Newton Library and Museum is inviting children, teens, and adults to participate in a variety of educational and …

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Close Call in Newton: Driver Allegedly Speeds Past Stopped School Bus, Nearly Strikes Student

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle NEWTON — A close call involving a school bus and a teenage driver has raised serious concerns about student safety in the Newton area …

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Ariton Roars Past Dale County Warriors, Winning a Dominant 14-2 Victory

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By: Jeff Devine Midland City–The 2A, Area 3 #2 Ranked Ariton Lady Cats Roared Past Dale County’s Lady Warriors in Midland City on Monday night, securing a strong 13-2 victory.  …

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Dale County Warriors’ Boys Soccer Wraps up Strong Season as Area Champs

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MIDLAND CITY —The Dale County High School boys soccer team closed out its 2026 season with a balanced offensive attack and steady contributions across …

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Domestic Violence Incident Reported in Newton; Investigation Ongoing

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle NEWTON— Deputies and local law enforcement responded to a possible domestic violence situation near Hartford Street in Newton following an emergency 911 call on …

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Area School Snapshot: This Week’s Activities & Events (April 6-10, 2026)

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This calendar of events and activities includes all school systems within the Dale County Area, including Dale County Schools, Daleville City, and Carroll High School.  ***Remember that many schools throughout …

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Area Schools Snapshot: This Week’s Activities & Events

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Area Schools Snapshot: This Week’s Activities & Events This includes the following school systems: Dale County School, Daleville City Schools, and Ozark City Schools CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, March 30 …

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Dale County High School names Will Garner as new head football coach

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MIDLAND CITY — Dale County High School announced Tuesday, March 10 that Will Garner has been hired as the new head football coach for …

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