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Peach Jammin’: 77th Chilton County Peach Festival kicked off with Peach Jam
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thousands of people flocked to Clanton on June 7-8 for the Peach Jam that rang in the start of the 77th annual Chilton County Peach Festival this month. The biggest attraction of the month-long peach celebration switched roles in 2024 as the opening act of the festival after being […] The post Peach Jammin’: 77th Chilton County Peach Festival kicked off with Peach Jam appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Alabama’s Most Wanted Fugitives From Justice
This is information we all want to know, as residents of Alabama. Many wanted criminals in Alabama are a SERIOUS danger to our children and our families. *Please understand, that criminal charges are accusations. The defendants in this story are assumed innocent unless AND until they are proven guilty. First,...
ATV crash in Chilton County claims life of 19-year-old Monday
MONTGOMERY POST – A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occurred at approximately 4:17 p.m. Monday, June 10, and has claimed the life of a Jemison man. Shawn A. Smith, 19, was fatally injured when the 2019 Honda Pioneer ATV he was operating left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. Smith was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. A 16-year-old juvenile, who was a passenger on the ATV, was injured and transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment.
19-year-old killed, another teen injured in Chilton County ATV crash
An ATV crash in Chilton County left a Jemison 19-year-old dead. Alabama State Troopers identified the fatality victim as Shawn A. Smith. The wreck happened at 4:17 p.m. Monday on Chilton County 135 near Chilton County 1038, about two miles north of Jemison. Trooper Sgt. Jeremy Burkett said Smith was...
Chilton accident claims life of Jemison individual
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY POST — A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occurred at approximately 4:17 p.m. Monday, June 10, and has claimed the life of a Jemison man. Shawn A. Smith, 19, was fatally injured when the 2019 Honda Pioneer ATV he was operating left the roadway, struck an embankment […] The post Chilton accident claims life of Jemison individual appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Myers crowned Miss Alabama at state NAM pageant
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County’s Blakely Myers captured the Miss Alabama crown at the National American Miss (NAM) State Tournament Pageant in Montgomery from May 24-26. The former Chilton County Wee Miss Relay for Life Queen won the state title in the Princess division for girls ages four to six. Now, the […] The post Myers crowned Miss Alabama at state NAM pageant appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Catch a variety of entertainment at the Peach Jam Jubilee, Caribbean Food and Music Festival, Zoo Brews
Chilton County’s popular peach season kicks off at the Peach Jam Jubilee with more than 250 arts and crafts vendors and 50 food trucks nestled under the cool shade trees of Clanton City Park. Peach Jam will be the first of a series of events planned for the month-long festival. Other attractions will include a hot air balloon, kids’ zone and antique car show. This year, Rhett Walker, Chris Janson and Charlie Argo will headline the entertainment. Stop by the Farmers Market for some delicious Chilton County peaches. For more information, contact the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce at 205-755-2400 or email info@chiltonchamber.org. Admission and parking are free. The old-fashioned fun starts June 7-8 at 205 Sixth St. North.
Governor Ivey Marks Opening of Venture Focusing on Pristine Alabama Spring Water
JEMISON, Ala. (WHNT) — Governor Kay Ivey joined the leaders of Alabama Mineral Springs LLC on Wednesday to celebrate the company’s ambitious five-year project to sustainably distribute mineral-rich water from a free-flowing spring in Chilton County. Alabama Mineral Springs LLC is officially starting production today at a $6 million bottling plant at the location where […]
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