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Power Restoration Continues Across Wiregrass as Thousands Remain Without Electricity

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle Power restoration efforts continued Sunday across the Wiregrass as utility crews worked to restore electricity following Hurricane Isaias, with customers in Dale, Coffee, Pike, Houston, …

Fallen trees, downed power lines, fires create life-threatening conditions across Wiregrass as Impact from Hurricane Isaias shuts down roads; dozens of injuries reported

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle Fallen trees, downed power lines, fires, traffic crashes, and widespread power outages created dangerous conditions across the Wiregrass Friday night as the outer edges of …

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Here’s the Chronicle’s Voters’ Guide to the Midterm Election; Deadline to Register is Swiftly Approaching

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

Alabama voters have several important deadlines approaching ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election, including the deadline to register to vote, absentee voting deadlines, and requirements for identification at …

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Cottonwood Bears Roll Past Ariton Purple Cats in Painful Shutout Victory, 56-0

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

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle It was the game to watch tonight as two 2A region-play undefeated teams faced off in what could determine who goes to the Regional …