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Chase of Fleeing Suspect Ends Near Dade Middle School

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At approximately 9:15 a.m. on September 14, Sheriff Ray Cross was contacted by DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Weldon and advised that Alabama units were in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect who was heading toward Dade County on Sand Mountain. Early information was that the suspect pulled a firearm on a female in Alabama, Ider…

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Bell Leads Dade’s Attack On Coosa, Dalton Academy

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By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team faced the Coosa Lady Eagles last week in a region match. The Lady Wolverines took the first set by a score of 25-18 and then wrapped up the match in the second set by a score of 25-11 giving them the…

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Another Perspective on Colton Moore and the Georgia Indictments

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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Following Senator Colton Moore’s call for a special session to investigate District Attorney Fani Willis, conversations with Dade County citizens revealed various attitudes about the situation. Some voiced appreciation for Moore’s actions, some believe Moore is simply attempting to draw attention to himself, and some are concerned about the indictments…

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Volleyball Picks Up Wins Over Trion and Chattooga

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By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team had a pair of big region matches last week when they faced the Lady Indians of Chattooga and the Lady Bulldogs of Trion in their first region matches of the year. Dade County had its hand full against the Lady Indians…

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Lady Trojans Take 10–0 Win Over Dade

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By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team traveled to Gordon Lee on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for a non-region contest against a very talented Lady Trojan team. Dade was set down in order in the top of the first inning as the Gordon Lee pitcher recorded two strikeouts and…

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Obituaries – Sept. 13 Issue

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LOUISE ALLISON Rubye Louise Allison, 78, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Born Sept. 15, 1944, Louise was the daughter of Gordon and Rachel Parker Whited. She lived a life devoted to her family. Louise was known for her exceptional cooking skills, especially her famous chicken and dressing. Additionally, she had an unwavering…

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Wolverines Roll Past North Sand Mountain Bison 55–13

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By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team hosted the North Sand Mountain Bison on Friday night, Sept. 1, before a large crowd at Magic Morgan Stadium. The Wolverines came into the game having lost their first two games (the last one a hard-fought defeat to Marion County at home)…

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