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West End hosts fifth annual black history in Chilton celebration
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The West End Neighborhood Watch Children and Youth Division hosted its fifth annual Celebrating Our Own Chilton County Black History Maker event on Feb. 18. The annual event recognizes individuals in and from Chilton County who have contributed to black history. Since the event began, over 80 individuals from […] The post West End hosts fifth annual black history in Chilton celebration appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Clanton youth still missing since Feb. 16
UPDATE (2/27/24, 10:31 a.m.): Corleigha Lichelle Martin was found and safe, according to reports from the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office. By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist As of Feb. 23, Chilton County youth Corleigha Lichelle Martin, age 14, is still considered actively missing. Martin left her residence on County Road 9 in Clanton on […] The post Column: Clanton youth still missing since Feb. 16 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
2024 Best of the Best contest starts Feb. 26
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The eighth annual Chilton County Best of the Best contest is set to begin in the county on Feb. 26. The contest crowns the best in the county in numerous categories, and the winners are voted on by the readers of Peach Living magazine. The 2024 contest will feature […] The post 2024 Best of the Best contest starts Feb. 26 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Wellness fair coming to Chilton County in March
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Central Alabama Wellness is hosting an event that is the first of its kind in Chilton County on March 9 at the YMCA of Chilton County. The group is hosting the Prevention Works Boots and BBQ Community Wellness Fair from noon-2 p.m. that will connect the Chilton County community […] The post Wellness fair coming to Chilton County in March appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Higgins Ferry sees additions and improvements made around the park
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County Commissioners, Chilton County Park Ranger Donald Giles and his wife Kathy and other Chilton County delegates gathered at Higgins Ferry Park in Clanton on Feb. 22 to showcase improvements and additions made to the park in recent months. A new 30-by-30-foot, wheelchair-accessible pavilion was built at the […] The post Higgins Ferry sees additions and improvements made around the park appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jemison High School names February students of the month
Jemison High Schools announced its February students of the month earlier this month. Photos contributed by LORI FARRIS The post Jemison High School names February students of the month appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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.
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