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Next Meeting: 02/09/26, 7 PM, Ozark-Dale Library
Dale Co. Courthouse
Dale Co. Courthouse
Fort Rucker
Fort Rucker
Focus on Ozark & Dale County (Post 2024 Election):
Gov. Ivey awards grant to build store in Daleville
https://www.wdhn.com/news/gov-ivey-awards-grant-to-build-store-in-daleville/
Ivey pledges to convenience store chain expanding to Daleville
https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/29/ivey-pledges-convenience-store-chain-expanding-daleville/
Judge hears disturbing testimony in Daleville daycare abuse case
Video: Alabama Rep. Steve Clouse outlines 2026 legislative priorities - December 03, 2025
Comment: While realizing that the interview length was short, are you disappointed that Representative Clouse spoke of legislative challenges rather than suggested solutions? Since Rep. Clause is "one of Alabama’s longest-serving representatives" do you think that a Dale Co. lodging tax increase is a major accomplishment for last year? While Rep. Clause says that the extra money "is expected to increase industry, jobs, retail and quality of life in the Wiregrass region," it would be helpful if he could explain how this would occur, or how he is coordinating with local and county officials to see that the extra funds would be used wisely to achieve these promised benefits.
Houston, Dale counties join lawsuit over Alabama online tax system
https://www.wtvy.com/2025/11/25/houston-dale-counties-join-lawsuit-over-alabama-online-tax-system/
Army Aviation Soldiers Begin Training With Stalker UAS at Fort Rucker
Comment: "Army aviation soldiers began training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Nov. 18, in preparation for equipment fielding next month."
"This system incorporates observations from the modern battlefield, including reduced noise and visual signature, vertical takeoff capability and cost-saving munitions technology — underscoring the Army's push to integrate cutting-edge systems into training at Fort Rucker and Fort Huachuca, Arizona."
Ozark Fire Department’s Jason Maertens takes oath as fire chief
https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/ozark-fire-departments-ason-maertens-takes-oath-as-fire-chief/
Dale County Schools achieves highest county system score in state history
Pinckard designated as ‘Purple Heart’ city
https://www.wdhn.com/news/pinckard-designated-as-purple-heart-city/
Exclusive: US Army to buy 1 million drones, in major acquisition ramp-up
Comment: Will the Army's new emphasis on unmanned drones impact its need for helicopters and helicopter training at Fort Rucker. Will contracted helicopter instructor and maintenance personnel employment in Dale Co. (short term & long term) be impacted by this new emphasis? Does Fort Rucker offer any geographic (or other) advantages for training of Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) operators? Would any drones operating at Fort Rucker require maintenance that could be provided by existing local maintenance contractors?
[Video] Ozark City Councilman's goals for next 4 years - November 6, 2025
https://share.newsbreak.com/fsx3zm0k
Comment: Bryan Macario
Ozark swears in new mayor, city council members
https://www.wtvy.com/2025/11/03/ozark-swears-new-mayor-city-council-members/
For News Articles links from before November 1st, 2025, please go to one of the following, depending on the article date:
https://sites.google.com/view/dem3oldnews/home/old3-dale-county
https://sites.google.com/view/dem2oldnews/home/old2-dale-county
OR
https://sites.google.com/view/demoldnews/home/old-dale-county
There you will find a continuation of the news links & comments from the period prior to November 1, 2025. The article history can be viewed as follows:
www.dalecodemocrats.com (latest)
sites.google.com/view/dem3oldnews/home/ (May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025)
sites.google.com/view/dem2oldnews/home/ (Nov 2024 election - April 30, 2025)
sites.google.com/view/demoldnews/home/ (Prior to 2024 election)
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