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By Bridgette Brannon, Alabama Extension Food Safety Agent Blueberry season is here! Throughout June and July, fresh blueberries are in abundance, making it the perfect time to enjoy them at their peak flavor and stock up for later. Blueberries are delicious, versatile, and provide important nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and plant compounds that support overall health. Whether you enjoy them fresh, frozen, baked into muffins, blended into smoothies, or preserved as jam, blueberries are a

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By Travis Parker The spirit of freedom, faith, and fellowship filled the air in Enterprise this weekend as residents gathered to commemorate Juneteenth with a worship service and community celebration marking both history and progress.Ozark NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.ozarkal.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.ozarkal.news/subcatalog

By Travis Parker Fort Rucker’s annual Freedom Fest brought together soldiers, military families and Wiregrass residents Friday for an afternoon and evening filled with music, children’s activities, patriotic ceremonies and fireworks as the post marked America’s 250th birthday celebration.Ozark NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.ozarkal.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.ozarkal.news/subcatalog

By Christina Faulkner After nearly a decade of leading one of Alabama's highest-performing rural school systems, Dale County Schools Superintendent Ben Baker has been named the 2027 Alabama Superintendent of the Year.Ozark NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.ozarkal.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.ozarkal.news/subcatalog

By Christina Faulkner The Ozark community came together on Friday, June 19, to celebrate freedom, heritage, and unity during the third annual Ozark Juneteenth Community Celebration. Held at the Ozark Civic Center, the event featured food, music, fellowship, educational activities, door prizes, vendors, and opportunities to learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth.Ozark NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.ozarkal.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.o

By Christina Faulkner Ozark residents will have an opportunity to celebrate summer with an evening of family activities, entertainment, and fireworks when a Community Summer Celebration and Fireworks Display comes to Matthews Stadium on July 31.  The event was announced during the June 17 Ozark City Council meeting by Councilman Bryan Macario, who said the celebration is being organized through the support of local sponsors and volunteers rather than as a city-sponsored event. Ozark NewsClick

By Travis Parker Nearly four years after the murder of Melanie Amber Dorrill, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and family members gathered on Wednesday, June 17, to renew their appeal for information and announce an increased reward in hopes of finally bringing the case to a close.Ozark NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.ozarkal.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.ozarkal.news/subcatalog

Submitted by County Extension Director Melissa Voynich As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is honoring this historic milestone by inviting gardeners across the state to make a difference through the Grow More, Give More 250 Pound Challenge. This challenge aims to help the approximately 2 million Alabama residents who face food insecurity, and we can do something about this using our own gardens and keeping track of our donations

By Christina Faulkner Community members gathered Friday morning at the Ozark Civic Center to dedicate a Liberty Tree commemorating America's upcoming 250th anniversary and to honor the enduring principles of liberty, unity, and self-government upon which the nation was founded. While weather conditions prevented the tree from being planted during the ceremony, the crimson maple will eventually be planted near the Ozark Farmers Market as a living symbol of the nation's semiquincentennial celebrat