Mixon has new principal

July 10, 2008

By Ebony Horton

After at least a month of searching, Mixon Elementary will have a new principal.
Donna Stark, former CNP director for the city schools, will serve as the school’s principal next school year.
A profile on Stark will follow soon.

Ariton residence burglarized, sheriff’s office responds

By Ebony Horton

Less than two hours passed before an Ariton and a Headland resident were charged with burglarizing an Ariton residence on North Highway 123.
Jada T. Julian, 38, of Headland and Patrick H. Terry of Ariton were placed in the Dale County Jail after a relative to the family at the residence went to the home and saw the alleged burglars on Wednesday, according Dale County Chief Sheriff’s Investigator Harvey Mathis.
A press release said another relative to the people who lived in the residence spotted the vehicle the alleged burglars were driving and contacted the Dale County Sheriff’s Department.
Julian was later found at a gas station, according to the press release. A warrant had been issued for Julian for parole violation.
“Vigilant relatives watching another’s property led to quick identification, arrest, and recovery of stolen property in this case. In addition, with the immediate response of Dale County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies, this case was solved quickly,” Mathis said in the press release.
Mathis said sheriff’s investigators Gerald Ganous and Joe Weaver and deputy Adam Williams responded with Mathis to the complaint.
Both Julian and Henry were charged with burglary in the third degree and theft of property in the second degree.

Ozark to get family services center

July 08, 2008

By Ebony Horton

A Dale County Family Services Center will be established through the Ozark City Schools after a vote by the Ozark City School Board on Monday. The center is expected to offer a one-stop shop for multiple services, including guidance and family services, to people in need.
More of this story should print in Wednesday’s edition of the Dothan Eagle.