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Central Alabama under a heat advisory until Monday night
On Sunday at 1:10 p.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa and Marengo counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 105...
Flood advisory issued for Central Alabama until early Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 1:48 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 5 p.m. for Chilton, Coosa and Talladega counties. The weather service states, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," describes the weather...
Parole denied for Chilton County offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 parole hearings on June 26, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Stephen Jeffrey Austin was denied parole by the board and received no reset date, and no one spoke in favor or against Austin being granted parole during […] The post Parole denied for Chilton County offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Vaith to serve as Alabama 4-H Ambassador
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County 4-H announced recently that rising senior Marynn Vaith from Chilton County High School will serve as an Alabama 4-H Ambassador for 2024-2025. Vaith has been involved with the 4-H program in Chilton County for nearly seven years, and she started when she was eight years old. […] The post Vaith to serve as Alabama 4-H Ambassador appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Junior Deputy Academy returns to Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Junior Deputy Academy in Chilton County made its return last month after a hiatus to a large number of students eager to see what the various law enforcement careers in the area entail. The popular outreach program went away for a few years, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, […] The post Junior Deputy Academy returns to Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:16 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Shelby, Bibb and Chilton counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:15 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Montevallo, moving northeast at 15...
Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor While the skies were unkind to the Peach Parade in Clanton on June 29, that did not dampen the crowd’s spirit to celebrate the county’s peach industry. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Clanton to see the sights and sounds of the 2024 parade. The procession featured […] The post Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Pass the crown: Deavers ready for fifth year as a Peach Queen
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Alexa Grace Deavers made Peach Queen Pageant history this year as only the second girl to hold all four titles, and the first to serve for five years. Better known as Lexie, the Thorsby High School rising junior completed her quartet of crowns by assuming the Miss Peach Queen […] The post Pass the crown: Deavers ready for fifth year as a Peach Queen appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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.
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Thursday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:12 a.m. in effect until 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 106 degrees." "Hot...
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