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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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Ozark City Council Approves Board Appointments, Infrastructure Projects, Including over $500,000 for Paving, and More; Mayor Ward Issues National 4-H Week Proclamation; Residents Raise Questions about Firing of Carroll Coaches

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle OZARK—The Ozark City Council approved all items on its agenda Tuesday night, Oct. 6, including several infrastructure and transportation matters, a special retail license, a …

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Carroll High School Cheerleaders, Band Earn Top Marks in Recent Competitions

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle Carroll High School’s student-athletes and musicians have been representing the school with pride in recent competitions, with the varsity cheerleading squad competing at the Alabama …

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Helicopter Havoc: Apache Landing at Claybank Jamboree Sends Festivalgoers Fleeing, Damages Vehicles & Other Personal Property

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle An unexpected U.S. Army helicopter landing at the Claybank Jamboree Saturday sent festivalgoers scrambling for safety as an AH-64 Apache descended into the heavily populated …

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School Bus Rear-Ended in Ozark; Students Evaluated by EMS

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle An Ozark City Schools bus was involved in a minor two-vehicle crash Friday, with the school district reporting that the bus was rear-ended by a …

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Carroll, Enterprise, Wicksburg, Eufaula and Charles Henderson Pick Up Thursday Night Wins

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle Five area teams picked up victories Thursday night as high school football continued across the Wiregrass and surrounding areas. Carroll 21, Straughn 13 The Carroll …

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From Claybank and Twisted Stitches to a Halloween Party, Plenty is Happening This Month at Ozark Dale County Library

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle OZARK — The Ozark Dale County Library will offer a full schedule of programs, activities, educational opportunities, and special events throughout October, with offerings for …

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Ozark Man Arrested on a Sexual Abuse Charge; Sources Close to Matter Allege Victim is a Minor

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle An Ozark man was arrested Sept. 24 on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse, according to Dale County inmate booking records. Marcus Ruffin, 54, was …

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Note From The Chronicle’s Editor-in-chief Regarding our Investigative Report on Local Subway and the Process Involved

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-chief In response to the discussion surrounding our recent investigative report concerning the Ozark Subway, owned and operated by Wild Subs, I believe it is important to …

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Carroll Homecoming Queen, King Reflect on School Spirit, Leadership, and the Road Ahead

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle For Carroll High School seniors Makynzye Bonner and Ayden Snell, being crowned Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King last week was more than a moment under …

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56th Annual Claybank Jamboree to Bring Food, Music, Shopping, Arts, Crafts, and Loads of Family Fun to Downtown Ozark

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle It’s back! Downtown Ozark will soon come alive with live music, an array of culinary delights, a substantial selection from local artists and other vendors …

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Pike County Holds Off Carroll in 23-21 Thriller

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle The Pike County Bulldogs held off a late charge from the Carroll Eagles on Friday night, earning a 23-21 victory and their second consecutive win …

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Ozark Council Approves Nuisance Property Resolutions, Animal Control Agreement, and More; Mayor Ward Issues Proclamations on Suicide Prevention Month and Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle The Ozark City Council approved all items on its Sept. 15 meeting agenda, including resolutions involving nuisance properties, an agreement with Dale County for animal …

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Ozark City Council to Consider Nuisance Properties, Animal Control Agreement, Business Applications, and More at Tuesday Meeting

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

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle The Ozark City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, starting at 5pm, with several property-related matters, business applications, an animal control services agreement …

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Ozark Police Cruiser Accused of Speeding Through Active School Zone Without Emergency Signals

September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle A marked Ozark Police Department cruiser was allegedly recorded traveling at a high rate of speed through an active school zone on Andrews Avenue Friday …