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Rev. Sims recognized by West End community at black history event
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church in Montgomery has decades of history within its walls, and one of Clanton’s own is now leading its congregation. Rev. Dr. Allen J. Sims Sr. was formally installed as the pastor of the church in January, and was recognized in Clanton on Feb. 18 […] The post Rev. Sims recognized by West End community at black history event appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Gardens of Clanton hosts annual Valentine’s Day lunch
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Gardens of Clanton had their annual Valentine’s Day lunch that welcomed in family, friends and local dignitaries for lunch with the residents. Chilton County Probate Judge Jason Calhoun, Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon, Chilton County Circuit Clerk Glenn McGriff, Pastor Jeremy Jones of Bethsalem Baptist Church and partners […] The post Gardens of Clanton hosts annual Valentine’s Day lunch appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Motorcycle wreck claims life of Brierfield man near Maplesville
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY POST — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, has claimed the life of a Brierfield man. Derrick A. Lilly, 48, was fatally injured when the 2022 Can-Am Spyder motorcycle he was operating left the roadway. Lilly was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced […] The post Motorcycle wreck claims life of Brierfield man near Maplesville appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CCHS soccer picks up multiple wins during week’s action
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County High School soccer teams both picked up wins during their games last week, including the varsity boy’s team remaining unbeaten. The varsity boys improved to 7-0 on the season after picking up two wins last week, the first, a 3-1 win over Montevallo High School at […] The post CCHS soccer picks up multiple wins during week’s action appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Three Chilton teams fall one win short of Sweet 16 rounds
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Three Chilton County high school basketball teams came up one win shy of making their respective Sweet 16 rounds from Feb. 9-10. All of the teams lost on the road in the sub-regional round. Maplesville High School’s varsity boy’s basketball team lost by a bucket to R.C. Hatch High […] The post Three Chilton teams fall one win short of Sweet 16 rounds appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
LeCroy gives students professional interactions
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor LeCroy Career Technical Center got their students in front of professionals in their prospective lines of work earlier this week. LeCroy health science senior students spent time with residents at Cedar Ridge Veteran’s Facility, and were able to practice their communication skills while interacting with the residents. LeCroy’s lineman […] The post LeCroy gives students professional interactions appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Isabella’s Fjeldstad ends career with over 1,500 points
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Amelia Fjeldstad pushed to the very last game of her Isabella High School basketball career, and by doing so, surpassed 1,500 career points. The senior surpassed the mark earlier in the 2023-2024 season and finished her career closer to 1,750 points. “It means a lot, and I could not […] The post Isabella’s Fjeldstad ends career with over 1,500 points appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton girls come up short to Pelham in Sweet 16
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County High School varsity girl’s basketball team’s historic season ended on Feb. 15 at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham in the Sweet 16. The Tigers fell 41-35 to Pelham High School in the program’s first AHSAA Class 6A Sweet 16 appearance. The first quarter started off slow […] The post Chilton girls come up short to Pelham in Sweet 16 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Billingsley’s bounce back season ends in Sweet 16
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Billingsley High School’s varsity girl’s basketball team fell in the Sweet 16 of the AHSAA Class 1A state basketball playoffs after a huge bounce back year for the program. The Bears lost 45-34 to Calhoun High School on Feb. 14 at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham that ended their […] The post Billingsley’s bounce back season ends in Sweet 16 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton County’s Pulliam notches 100 career wins
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Veteran head coach Rickey Pulliam of the Chilton County High School’s varsity girl’s basketball team earned his 100th career win on Jan. 30 against Elmore County High School. Pulliam, who coached at Hueytown High School before CCHS, was recognized following the Tigers AHSAA Class 6A Area 5 tournament championship […] The post Chilton County’s Pulliam notches 100 career wins appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton offender granted parole during week’s hearings
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 hearings on Feb. 8, and one involved a Chilton County offender. Scottie Allen Johnson was granted parole by the board during his hearing. Johnson completed the PTCP and the Perry County Probation/Parole Reentry Education Program (PREP). Johnson will be required […] The post Chilton offender granted parole during week’s hearings appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Sharpshooting Higgins surpasses 1,000 points for Mustangs
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor For the last five seasons, it was almost clockwork for Isabella High School’s varsity girl’s basketball team to start their games by kicking the ball directly to the corner on their first possession. Waiting there was Lexi Higgins, and more times than not, the senior would knock down a […] The post Sharpshooting Higgins surpasses 1,000 points for Mustangs appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CPD, CCSO involved in vehicle pursuit, crash and man hunt
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY POST – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division along with ALEA’s Aviation Unit assisted the Clanton Police Department, Chilton County Sheriff’s Office along with the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office with a vehicle pursuit and man hunt. The pursuit ended in a vehicle crash on Interstate […] The post CPD, CCSO involved in vehicle pursuit, crash and man hunt appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Tigers claim share of Lakeshore Shootout tourney title
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s varsity boy’s soccer team were named co-champions of the Lakeshore Shootout in Alabaster and Calera. The tournament was held from Feb. 9-10, and the Tigers went 3-0 in their games to claim a share of the title, and move to 5-0 on the season overall. […] The post Tigers claim share of Lakeshore Shootout tourney title appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
2024 Blast from the Past nearing in Chilton County
From Wendy Dale Did you hear? Elvis is back in the building and “We Are All Shook Up”. 2024 Blast from the Past Chilton County will present its musical review of songs from decades past to present. The cast and crew of this year’s program includes 105 students from across Chilton County. Public performances will […] The post 2024 Blast from the Past nearing in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CCHS girls reach Sweet 16 for first time in school history
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County High School varsity girl’s basketball team made history on Feb. 9, taking down Hueytown High School in the sub-regional of the AHSAA Class 6A state basketball playoffs 64-53. The win clinched the first Sweet 16 for the varsity girl’s basketball program in the school’s history, and […] The post CCHS girls reach Sweet 16 for first time in school history appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Dustin Connell gets fifth MLF Bass Pro Tour win
From Major League Fishing MANY, La. (Feb. 4, 2024) – Despite a morning fog delay and a stacked field on Championship Sunday, pro Dustin Connell of Clanton, Alabama, weighed 36 scorable bass totaling 112 pounds, 4 ounces to earn his fifth Bass Pro Tour win and the top award of $100,000 at the Major League Fishing (MLF) […] The post Dustin Connell gets fifth MLF Bass Pro Tour win appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clanton administration meets with Alabama reps in D.C.
From Billy Singleton | Clanton City Councilman Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims recently led a contingent of representatives from the City of Clanton to Washington, D.C. in an effort to secure grant opportunities and other financial assistance for critical infrastructure and other projects. Mayor Mims was assisted in this effort by Clanton City Council member Billy […] The post Clanton administration meets with Alabama reps in D.C. appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Ousley inks PWO offer to Auburn University
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s Hunter Ousley officially accepted a preferred walk-on position at Auburn University and signed his letter of intent on Feb. 7 to play football on the plains. Ousley said Auburn was very clear in their message that they wanted him in their program throughout his recruiting […] The post Ousley inks PWO offer to Auburn University appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Isabella girls, CCHS & Maplesville boys finish runner-up in area tournaments
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County had three representatives in area basketball tournament finals on Feb. 7 with all the teams finishing runner-up in their respective tournaments. All three teams clinched spots in the sub-regional round by making their area tournament finals. Isabella High School’s varsity girl’s basketball team hosted Central of Coosa […] The post Isabella girls, CCHS & Maplesville boys finish runner-up in area tournaments appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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