Ariton News

Capital improvement projects appear to be on target in the Dale County School system.

An Ariton teenager who authorities said failed to yield the right-of-way in the wreck that killed Dale County High School football coach Todd Horne will face charges in juvenile court for criminally negligent ...

The Pike Liberal Arts School Lady Patriots host region rival Lee-Scott today beginning at 3:30 p.m. with the JV match.

Plans are moving forward for another cable service in Dale County. Dale County commissioners reviewed franchise agreement plans to bring Troy Cable into the area.

The Brantley Bulldogs are now 4-0 for the 2008 season, with last week's big Region 2 win over the Ariton Purple Cats, 51-14. The Bulldogs are ranked number 3 in the ASWA Class 1A poll and are 3-0 in Region 2 ...

A Dale County company has landed a big highway construction contract in north Alabama.

It has taken a while, but now state highway officials say work soon will begin to widen 5.4 miles of Interstate 65 in Shelby County.

Each of the 85 high schools is receiving $85,000 to fund an ACCESS Distance Learning classroom.

The fire at Clio's Pinewood Apartments Thursday afternoon destroyed seven residences and damaged an eighth residence.

The latest report card is out on local schools and Dothan's two high schools are failing.

Accountability reports released by the Alabama Department of Education on Monday had good news for the area's elementary and middle schools, but were critical of local high schools.

A day after a tragic accident that eventually claimed the life of head football coach Todd Horne, the news improved on another front Wednesday for those associated with Dale County High School.

More than $1,000 will be saved in Ariton for the third time in a row because of one of the most unusual election situations.

More than $1,000 will be saved in Ariton for the third time in a row because of one of the most unusual election situations.

Dothan experienced rapid growth last year, adding more residents than several cities with a greater population.

More than 250 years ago, brightly colored cloth, mirrors, magnifying glasses and rifles were common items traded with the Creek Indians in these parts.

Two Wiregrass residents are in the dale county jail after allegedly burglarizing a home in Ariton.

Less than two hours passed before an Ariton and a Headland resident were charged with burglarizing an Ariton residence on North Highway 123.

Work on the new Enterprise High School is several weeks ahead of schedule. The site construction cost is well below the 6.5 million dollars originally projected.

A Dale County man has been arrested on vehicular homicide charges. 23-year-old Pedro Garcia of Daleville was charged Monday with reckless murder.