The Wiregrass area will once again experience the threat of severe weather. Willie Worsham, Dale County EMA Director, released a statement advising of the possibility of a more organized threat of strong to severe storms on Friday, May 6. 

By Christina Faulkner

The Dale County Relay for Life hosted Celebration of Hope, Saturday, April 23, at the Ozark Amphitheater between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The event offered live music, line dancing, games for adults and children, and a Kids’ Corner complete with free popcorn, candy, face painting, and a bouncy house. At the opening of the event, 300 butterflies were released. 

By Christopher Mobley

Learning and the education of our children was once again celebrated in Ozark as Ozark City Schools honored two teachers whose hard work and dedication earned them Alabama District 2 Teacher of The Year Awards. 

By Christopher Mobley

In a world where setting up a bank account is as easy as downloading an app from an online bank and setting up your direct deposit, some people still appreciate having good homegrown customer service. This is where PeoplesSouth Bank of Ozark shines, and definitely what earns the business honors of the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of The Month. 

“It’s awesome,” said Rachel Barefield, Branch Manager at People’s Bank in Ozark. “I was definitely surprised, but at the same time very appreciative.”

By Christina Faulkner

The Dale County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit presented a plaque to Riley Wicker expressing their appreciation of his contribution to the DCSO Aviation Support Program.  DCSO aviation unit volunteer pilot, Tim McDonald presented the plaque to Wicker who was accompanied by his son, Hayden Wicker.

Special to The Southern Star

Montgomery, Ala – May 9, 2022:  CLAS recognized thirty Schools of Distinction across the eight State School Board Districts and announced the 2021 CLAS Banner Schools on Monday, May 9, 2022, during an awards luncheon in Prattville, Alabama. Selected as District 2 CLAS Schools of Distinction were Dale County High School, Dale County Schools System and Harry N. Mixon Intermediate School, Ozark City School System. Harry N. Mixon Intermediate School was also named as the 2021 CLAS Banner School for District 2. 

By Christopher Mobley

It is always a good thing when a community can come together to help students and student athletes. This was the exact thought behind the Dine & Donate at DiFilippo’s Pizza on Wednesday, May 4. 

The local pizzeria is often the host of many similar events which allow the chance for students to come into the business and lend a helping hand while interacting with locals. Owners, Jason and Megan DiFilippo, are more than willing to give student athletes that chance. 

By Christopher Mobley

A long-standing landmark of Ozark has received the final additions to its recent makeover, as the installation of new playground equipment and other additions were completed at Oben Everett Park. 

Special to The Southern Star

The National Association of Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Councils held the ribbon cutting ceremony for their new office located within the Wiregrass RC&D Council office in Ozark on Friday, May 13. The office officially opened on April 22 in its new location. 

The Wiregrass RC&D Council office has been in its current location for 30 years and dedicates itself to the development and funding of projects for many different organizations and nonprofits in the community. 

By Christopher Mobley

In a world where the stress of day-to-day life can get to some, especially with everything going on today, one thing that everyone needs is simple relaxation and relief. This is where Massage Therapy of Ozark hopes to come in, bringing relaxation and joy to the people of Ozark. 

MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor is pleased to announce the recipients of the Agency’s Lifesaving Award and Certificate of Recognition for outstanding professionalism and skills displayed through heroic acts that saved the life of another as well as preserving public safety, while simultaneously upholding ALEA’s proud tradition of selfless service.