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Geneva County Circuit Clerk Arrested After Grand Jury Indictment Alleging $93,000 in Public Funds Misused for Personal Gain

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle GENEVA—A months-long investigation into the Geneva County Circuit Clerk’s Office has resulted in the arrest of Circuit Clerk Ashley Averett Powell, following a grand jury …

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Public invited to help shape Alabama’s transportation future at regional planning meeting

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

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle Residents across southeast Alabama will have an opportunity next week to help influence the future of the state’s transportation network as the Alabama Department …

Wiregrass teams make statement in second round of AHSAA baseball playoffs; Dale County powers Ariton, G.W. Long advance

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The second round of the AHSAA Baseball Playoffs delivered a strong showing for Wiregrass-area programs, with several teams from Dale, Coffee, Geneva, Houston, Pike, …

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Ariton Lady Cats Power Past Geneva

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

Ariton’s offense erupted early and never let up Thursday, powering the Lady Cats to an 8-2 victory over Geneva in a wire-to-wire performance. Dale County Chronicle Geneva struck first with …

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Claws Out: Ariton Purple Cats Claw Past Geneva Panthers

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ARITON — The claws were out Saturday as the Ariton Purple Cats took on the Geneva Panthers. Ariton broke open a close game with …

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Cats and Dogs: Ariton Purple Cats Cruise Past Geneva County Bulldogs 13-0

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

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ARITON—It was the battle of cats versus dogs on Saturday as the Ariton High School Purple Cats showed no mercy, rolling to a 13-0 …

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Ariton Lady Cats Roar Past Geneva Lady Panthers in 10–2 Softball Win

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ARITON — A strong offensive performance and solid pitching lifted the Ariton Lady Cats to a 10–2 victory over the Geneva Lady Panthers on …

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Geneva High sophomore advances to Hollywood on American Idol; Local The Voice alumna offers advice

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle GENEVA — A 16-year-old singer from Geneva is headed to Hollywood after earning a coveted golden ticket on Season 24 of American Idol. Kiera …

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Some Area Schools Closed Monday Due to Storm Damage

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

Some Area Schools Closed Monday Due to Storm Damage Several schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, as crews continue to respond to widespread storm damage throughout the area, …

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Tornado Causes Damage Across Geneva County

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

By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle. GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. — January 25, 2026 — An apparent tornado moved through parts of Geneva County on Sunday, causing damage in the …

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Severe Weather Alerts Active for Dale County Area

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

By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief-Chief, Dale County Chronicle OZARK, AL — A series of severe weather alerts is in effect across Dale County as the region faces a mix of strong …

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Fire at Samson Hemp Processing Facility Forces Closure of West Magnolia Avenue in Geneva

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle Emergency responders shut down a significant stretch of West Magnolia Avenue Monday night after a fire broke out at a hemp processing facility …

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SARCOA Santa for Seniors Program Spreads Holiday Joy to Wiregrass Area Seniors; Community Participation Made it All Possible, Says SARCOA Official

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

Community Effort Brings Holiday Joy to Hundreds of Local Seniors Through SARCOA Program By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-ChiefDale County Chronicle This holiday season, hundreds of seniors across southeast Alabama experienced a …