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Health Care Authority breaks ground on new building
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Health Care Authority recently broke ground on a new medical office building project that plans to bring around 35 jobs to the area. In a press release obtained on Jan. 5 from Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton, the building will be built on the Ascension St. Vincent’s […] The post Health Care Authority breaks ground on new building appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Williams gets 1,000 points, rebounds, Tigers sweep Calera in area openers
Chilton County High School’s Tyeshia Williams surpassed 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her high school career on Jan. 9 in the Tigers AHSAA Class 6A Area 5 opener against Calera High School. The senior forward achieved 1,000 points during the 2024 Chilton County Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament on...
ALEA urges weather awareness ahead of possible storms
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY — Forecasts are calling for severe weather and storms, which could potentially produce tornadoes and damaging winds in excess of 70 mph across the southern portion of the state. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists to avoid driving during severe events and if you find yourself on […] The post ALEA urges weather awareness ahead of possible storms appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
ALDOT Highway 31 project set to begin in early 2024
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Transportation is expected to begin work on U.S. Highway 31 between the intersection of Inverness Drive in Clanton to the intersection of Collins Street in Thorsby in early 2024, according to a press release by ALDOT on November 8, 2023. The project that was bid […] The post ALDOT Highway 31 project set to begin in early 2024 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CMS learns about Holidays Around the World
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Clanton Middle School eighth grade teacher Selena Price and her three classes recently put together research projects called “Holidays Around the World” that introduced them to different parts of the world. Price’s three English Language Arts classes at CMS were randomly assigned a country from a digital wheel that […] The post CMS learns about Holidays Around the World appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Miss Strawberry Pageant sign ups approaching in Chilton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County is getting ready for the 2024 Miss Strawberry Pageant that will crown four new queens to represent the strawberry farmers of the county. Pageant director Janie Ellison said the growth the pageant and the festival that follows it has had the last few years had been the […] The post Miss Strawberry Pageant sign ups approaching in Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton unemployment rate climbs slightly in November
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County’s unemployment rate jumped over 2% to 2.1% after the month of November statistics were released by the Alabama Department of Labor. The rate jumped to 2.1% from 1.9% in October, and is also higher than the 2.0% rate in Nov. 2022. Those rates in Chilton County represent […] The post Chilton unemployment rate climbs slightly in November appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton DHR grants 130 children’s wishes this Christmas
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Department of Human Resources made 130 foster children’s Christmas’ more special by fulfilling wishes on their lists. DHR granted all wishes on the children’s wish lists with the help of outpouring support from individuals, businesses and groups in the Chilton County community. Marilyn Colson, Director at […] The post Chilton DHR grants 130 children’s wishes this Christmas appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Morton moves to Wetumpka as defensive coordinator
Marvin Morton will stick to his defensive football roots in his next coaching opportunity after accepting the defensive coordinator position at Wetumpka High School. Morton was hired just before Christmas after being relieved of his duties as head coach at Chilton County High School on Nov. 13. Morton and Wetumpka...
Ellisons healed for the holidays at STV Chilton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital is helping families get together for the holidays without the worry or stress of medical problems looming. Known to everyone as “Granny and Gramps,” Judeen and Harry Ellison had been battling a sore on Harry well into the fall season after a cancer surgery […] The post Ellisons healed for the holidays at STV Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Turner eclipses 1,000 career points for Rebels
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Makinley Turner surpassed 1,000 career points in her high school basketball career earlier this season. She surpassed the mark in the Rebels’ third game of the season, and was honored on Dec. 15 in front of the home crowd following Thorsby’s 44-40 win over Westminster School […] The post Turner eclipses 1,000 career points for Rebels appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season: ALEA Kicks Off “12 Days of Safety” Campaign
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY — This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season. The campaign is a fun and festive platform designed to engage citizens and invite Agency partners to join in […] The post Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season: ALEA Kicks Off “12 Days of Safety” Campaign appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel
From Alabama Department of Transportation (Montgomery, Ala.) — With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation is anticipating higher than average traffic volumes on Alabama roadways. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures from Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at 6 […] The post ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Confidence and trust: Verbena’s volleyball program built from ground up on values
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor No one knows exactly how long, but for decades, Verbena High School’s volleyball program was absent from its athletics. It was not until 2021 that the Class 1A school brought its volleyball program back on board, but the return did not come without its share of tough times. Players […] The post Confidence and trust: Verbena’s volleyball program built from ground up on values appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Crash on Highway 31 claims life of Clanton man
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, has claimed the life of a Clanton man. Jimmie W. Cleckler, 63, was critically injured when the 2016 Ford F-150 pickup he was driving left the roadway and struck a large mound of dirt. Cleckler was […] The post Crash on Highway 31 claims life of Clanton man appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Rotary Club raises close to $5,000 for Chilton DHR
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Rotary Club of Chilton County raised $2,390 from proceeds collected at the Clanton Christmas Parade on Dec. 8. The club, who donates the funds raised to the Chilton County DHR, matched the amount to make a $4,780 donation. The donation will go towards purchasing Christmas gifts for foster […] The post Rotary Club raises close to $5,000 for Chilton DHR appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Christmas cheer in abundance in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Clanton held its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting event in downtown on Dec. 8. While the event was postponed a week later due to inclement weather on Dec. 1, that did not deter the crowd from coming out to see the lengthy parade and the […] The post Christmas cheer in abundance in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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