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Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Billingsley High School’s Sadie Primm suited up for the South All-Stars in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Softball Game in Montgomery on July 17. Part of the 28th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Week, Primm was selected as a member of the South All-Stars team to showcase some of the best […] The post Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its unemployment data for the state on July 19, which showed a spike in the unemployment rate in Chilton County. The county’s unemployment rate went up from 2.1% in May to 2.7% in June, and the rate for this June is higher than […] The post Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Hall, American Legion riders roll through Clanton for Legacy Run
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor American Legion Chilton County Post 216 Commander Mike Hall and American Legion riders from across Alabama made their way into Clanton on July 13 for a stop along the 2024 Heart of Dixie Legacy Run. During the stop, 56 riders were joined by Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims to show […] The post Hall, American Legion riders roll through Clanton for Legacy Run appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton Toyz on display in annual car show
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County car enthusiasts withstood the heat on July 13 for the second annual Chilton Toyz Car Show at Baugh Ford in Clanton. The annual summer event organized by Raymond Holloway and Eli Good brought out dozens of sleek and vibrant cars and motorcycles with a good mixture of […] The post Chilton Toyz on display in annual car show appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jones selected by Royals in sixth round of MLB Draft
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School alumnus and Texas A&M University pitcher Tanner Jones’ dream came true on July 15 as he was selected in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals. The Aggies’ pitcher was selected as the No. 167 overall pick in the draft […] The post Jones selected by Royals in sixth round of MLB Draft appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Parole denied in June for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 hearings on June 18, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Robbie Roper was denied parole by the board and received no reset date during her hearing. No one spoke in favor or against Roper being granted or denied […] The post Parole denied in June for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Board of Education meeting on July 16 focused on recapping the last school year, and showcasing how far the school system has come in a short amount of time. Chilton County Schools Superintendent Corey Clements gave a State of Schools report to the board and those […] The post Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students
From United Way of Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In preparation for the upcoming school year, United Way Hands On, the volunteer center for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is seeking donations of backpacks and school supplies as part of a Back-to-School Backpack Drive, which runs from July 8th to 26th. UWCA is welcoming […] The post United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The 77th annual Chilton County Peach Festival this year came with a completely revamped schedule that aimed to make things more comfortable for visitors, and extend the spotlight shined on the county’s peach industry and its farmers. These changes led to huge positives, and a June to remember for […] The post Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Fourth annual CAW Back to School Bash upcoming in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Central Alabama Wellness is having its fourth installment of the annual Back to School Bash on July 27 at E.M. Henry Park in Clanton. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the park will be full of family activities, free food and drinks and givebacks helping provide information for the community to […] The post Fourth annual CAW Back to School Bash upcoming in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Juvenile female killed in train accident in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor A female juvenile was killed in a traffic accident involving a train on Coodey Road in Clanton at around noon on July 13. Clanton Police Department and Clanton Fire Department were dispatched to the scene at the railroad crossing on Coodey Road and found a single car with damage. […] The post Juvenile female killed in train accident in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
One-time grant opportunities open for Chilton County nonprofits until July 19
From United Way of Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM — Applications opened June 20th for qualifying organizations in Chilton, St. Clair and Walker counties to request up to $2,500 in grant funding for their organizations through United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) 2024 Community Project Grants program. The deadline for applications is on July 19. The Community […] The post One-time grant opportunities open for Chilton County nonprofits until July 19 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Hand leaves Verbena better than she found it, retires as principal
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After decades of dedication to education in Chilton County, Verbena High School principal Tammy Hand is retiring, ending a long career of leaving things better than she found them. Hand was born and raised in Chilton County, and when college came around she knew...
Benz’s new book features a dog’s journey to helping dozens of Ukrainian children
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Nancy Long Benz’s dream of creating a children’s book has come true after the recent release of her picture book “Jane, Found on Jane Lane.” The book is a true story about a therapy dog Jane and her adventures with orphans from Ukraine that local mission Bridges of Faith […] The post Benz’s new book features a dog’s journey to helping dozens of Ukrainian children appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Scenes from the opening of the Blackwood Brothers exhibit in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor June 30 of this year marked the 70th anniversary of one of the darkest days in Chilton County history. In 1954, two members of the widely known Blackwood Brothers Quartet lost their lives in a plane crash at the Clanton Airport while in town for the seventh annual Chilton […] The post Scenes from the opening of the Blackwood Brothers exhibit in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CCS providing free breakfast, lunch for all students for 2024-25 school year
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County Schools announced on July 10 that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the entire 2024-2025 school year. The CCS Child Nutrition Program announced that students and parents will not be required to complete any extra paperwork or free/reduced lunch forms in order to receive […] The post CCS providing free breakfast, lunch for all students for 2024-25 school year appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clanton 6U All Stars win World Series in Albertville
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton 6U All Stars brought home the 2024 USA Rec World Series title after a perfect showing on July 5-7 in Albertville. The World Series, presented by USA Softball of Alabama, partner of USA Softball, included 6U teams from around Alabama that consisted of five- to six-year-old girls. […] The post Clanton 6U All Stars win World Series in Albertville appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Connell presented key to Clanton, receives own day for MLF achievements
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Professional angler and Clanton native Dustin Connell was honored with two proclamations, a key to the City of Clanton and his own day on July 8 at the Clanton City Council meeting following his sixth career win on Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour. The sixth career win for […] The post Connell presented key to Clanton, receives own day for MLF achievements appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Photos, results and more from the 2024 Chilton County Peach Festival recap
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor These are the photos, results and highlights from the 2024 Chilton County Peach Festival Recap section that was included in the July 7th edition of The Clanton Advertiser. 2024 Peach Auction Results Top 5 Peach Baskets: First place — Bounty variety from Knight Farms sold to Bobby Knox with […] The post Photos, results and more from the 2024 Chilton County Peach Festival recap appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Relay Queens read to children at the Maplesville Public Library
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Relay for Life Queens recently took the time to visit with children at the Maplesville Public Library to read stories and interact in the community during the Summer Reading Program. The queens, Junior Miss Kinnsley Traywick, Young Miss Ava Whittle, Little Miss Kailynn Bailey, Tiny Miss […] The post Relay Queens read to children at the Maplesville Public Library appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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