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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.
Tigers claim second consecutive area tournament title
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s varsity girl’s basketball team won its second consecutive AHSAA Class 6A Area 5 tournament championship on Feb. 6 taking down Benjamin Russell High School 48-33. After a slow start and trailing 9-2 early, CCHS ended the first quarter on a 5-0 run. The Tigers carried […] The post Tigers claim second consecutive area tournament title appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CMS hosts Auburn Raptor Center for bird show
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Clanton Middle School hosted the Auburn University Raptor Center and all of the third-grade classes in Chilton County for a raptor show on Feb. 6. Home schooled and Chilton Christian Academy third-grade students also attended the event. The Chilton County Auburn Club sponsored the event that had students learn […] The post CMS hosts Auburn Raptor Center for bird show appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Lions Club hosts baseball and softball coaches
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor All 12 Chilton County high school baseball and softball coaches were invited to the Clanton Lions Club meeting on Feb. 2 to preview their teams for the upcoming 2024 season. In a yearly tradition just before the baseball and softball seasons, each coach takes the chance to speak about […] The post Lions Club hosts baseball and softball coaches appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CCHS kicks off soccer seasons with wins
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County High School varsity soccer teams recently got their seasons underway on Feb. 1 and 2 picking up three wins. The Tigers traveled to Alabama Christian Academy for their first games, and the varsity boys took a 6-1 win to open their 2024 campaign. CCHS led Alabama […] The post CCHS kicks off soccer seasons with wins appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton Queens celebrate 12th annual Fairytale Show
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Several of the Chilton County queens took part in the 12th annual Fairytale Show hosted by the Jemison Public Library on Feb. 2. The night was full of bright colors, smiling faces and chances for younger girls in the Chilton community to meet the county queens. The queens who […] The post Chilton Queens celebrate 12th annual Fairytale Show appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Queens partner for Pillow Fight for a Cure donations
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Many of the queens in Chilton County came together near the end of January to partner for the ninth annual Pillow Fight for a Cure. The Relay, Strawberry, Swedish, Chilton County and Blackberry queens gathered to sew pillowcases that will be donated to Hope Lodge in Birmingham, a facility […] The post Queens partner for Pillow Fight for a Cure donations appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Abbott steps in to lead Maplesville into future
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor One of Maplesville’s very own has taken over the reins at Maplesville High School to lead the school into the coming years. Gina Abbott, former assistant principal at MHS, has moved over from her former role into the principal’s position after 23 years at the same school she graduated […] The post Abbott steps in to lead Maplesville into future appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Carroll wins 2024 county spelling bee
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The 2024 Chilton County Spelling Bee was held on Feb. 2 at LeCroy Career Technical Center between the school spelling bee winners from all the schools in Chilton County. In the end, Clanton Middle School’s Hudson Carroll was crowned the champion, outlasting Lindsey Pitts of Clanton Intermediate School. Nicole […] The post Carroll wins 2024 county spelling bee appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Seeley explodes for Rebels during week
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Aiden Seeley is this week’s athlete of the week after his performances during the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Seeley posted back-to-back 30-point games for the Rebels, the first on Jan. 30 in a 62-41 win over Holtville High School with 30 points against the Class […] The post AOTW: Seeley explodes for Rebels during week appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Flutter 2024 soars for Butterfly Bridge
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center held its 12th Flutter event on Feb. 1 as residents and donors gathered to “Change a Child’s Story.” That theme for the 2024 event was present throughout the evening at 6th Street Warehouse as guests had the opportunity to mingle and look over four […] The post Flutter 2024 soars for Butterfly Bridge appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton 2024 Bright Ideas Grant recipients announced
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s Bright Ideas Grant Program benefitted 12 educators in Chilton County with grants for programs to help their students. The teachers in Chilton County that received grants from the 2024 CAEC Bright Ideas Grant Program were Hollie Colburn of Chilton County High School, Julie Harrison […] The post Chilton 2024 Bright Ideas Grant recipients announced appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Samford University announces Dean’s List for fall 2023 semester
From Samford University BIRMINGHAM, AL (01/26/2024) — Samford University recognizes 2,122 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s […] The post Samford University announces Dean’s List for fall 2023 semester appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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