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Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Peach Auction raised over $80,000 for the second consecutive year on June 29 as dozens of fresh Chilton County peaches were sold. The final total of $81,000 in this year’s peach auction is the second highest amount raised by hosts the Clanton Lions Club, just behind […] The post Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
6 Chilton County peach dishes to put on your Alabama summer bucket list
It’s peak peach season in Alabama. And with the possible exception of college football season, it’s our favorite time of the year. Chilton County peaches are in abundance at restaurants all over the state -- featured in everything from cobblers to fried pies, cocktails to ice creams, even on pizzas.
New Peach Queens crowned in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton Lions Club crowned four new Peach Queens this week to represent the peach farmers and the county’s most precious resource. The four pageants are a staple of the annual Chilton County Peach Festival every year, and now four new queens will have the chance to represent the […] The post New Peach Queens crowned in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Applications now open for Leadership Chilton 2025
From Brandy Childress | Chilton County Extension Office Are you an ambitious leader who is seeking to enhance your leadership skills and develop your leadership abilities? Then Leadership Chilton County is the program for you. Leadership Chilton is an opportunity for leaders to embark on an eight-month committed journey to learn more about Chilton County. […] The post Applications now open for Leadership Chilton 2025 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Thursday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:21 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga and Lowndes counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 108...
Deavers named new Miss Peach Queen for Chilton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Lexie Deavers claimed the Miss Peach Queen crown on the last night of the 2024 Peach Queen Pageants on June 27. Deavers was also named the casual wear winner during the pageant. Deavers was joined on the Miss Peach Queen court by first alternate Caysen Craig, second alternate Mattie […] The post Deavers named new Miss Peach Queen for Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Two Chilton offenders denied parole by board
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 16 hearings on June 13, two of which involved Chilton County offenders where their parole was denied. Bianca Richardson was denied parole by the board, but received a reset date of June 2025. No one spoke in favor or against Richardson […] The post Two Chilton offenders denied parole by board appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital among those included in UAB acquisition
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The University of Alabama-Birmingham Health System Authority announced on June 25 that it has reached an agreement with Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System to assume ownership of its central Alabama healthcare facilities, which includes the Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved […] The post Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital among those included in UAB acquisition appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
UAB system plans to purchase Ascension St. Vincent hospitals in central Alabama
The UAB Health System Authority will later this year purchase the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama, the hospital system announced on Tuesday. The UAB board of trustees unanimously approved the $450 million acquisition during a meeting Tuesday morning, multiple news outlets reported. Under the agreement, UAB...
Expert weighs in on patient impact of hospital acquisitions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — ABC 33/40 first reported Tuesday that UAB Health Systems is to acquire Ascension St. Vincent's Health System in a $450 million deal. That includes hospitals in Birmingham, as well as Blount, Chilton, and St. Clair Counties. It also includes the Trussville freestanding campus and the 119 campus.
UAB to assume ownership of Ascension's St. Vincent's Health System
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has approved an agreement between Ascension and UAB. This means UAB will assume ownership of Ascension's St. Vincent's Health System in Central Alabama. This includes hospitals in Birmingham, as well as Blount, Chilton, and St. Clair Counties. It also includes the Trussville freestanding campus and the 119 campus.
Cheesecake, ribs among top dishes at 2024 Chilton County Peach Cook-off
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County residents brought their best sweet and savory dishes to Clanton for the 2024 Chilton County Peach Cook-off to crown the best in the county. Adult and youth division winners in both sweet and savory categories were named, and a wide variety of peach inspired dishes were available […] The post Cheesecake, ribs among top dishes at 2024 Chilton County Peach Cook-off appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
UAB to take over Ascension St. Vincent's Health System
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Alabama Health System Authority will take over Ascension St. Vincent's Health System, the UA Board of Trustees voted Tuesday morning. This means that UAB will take ownership of the care sites. These include:. hospitals in Birmingham, Blount County, Chilton County and two in...
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