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Positive HCAHPS scores again for St. Vincent’s Chilton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital once again received positive feedback from this round of Hospital Consumer Assessment for Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The hospital uses the consumer experience, or patient satisfaction, scores as an indicator of the patient’s experience when they are under their care. “There are […] The post Positive HCAHPS scores again for St. Vincent’s Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Walmart of Clanton contributes to serving meals for families
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Five area managers of Walmart stores, including the Walmart of Clanton, came together to provide Thanksgiving meals to deserving families in the Chilton County area. Huey Adams, manager of the Walmart of Clanton, Matt Joiner, manager of the Walmart of Calera, Tyson Elrod, manager of the Walmart of Millbrook, […] The post Walmart of Clanton contributes to serving meals for families appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Valerio excited for future after Swedish crowning
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Newly crowned Miss Swedish Festival Queen Alexia Valerio’s reign started with the event the queens represent, and is now getting into one of her favorite times of the year. Valerio was crowned 2023 Miss Swedish Festival on Oct. 7 at Thorsby High School. Valerio said leading up to the […] The post Valerio excited for future after Swedish crowning appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Tigers’ teams tip off basketball season
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School has tipped off its 2023-2024 basketball season for both its girls and boys teams, and both are already deep into the action. The Tigers’ boys team started its season on Nov. 10 against Prattville High School with a 64-47 win at home. Eli Dale led […] The post Tigers’ teams tip off basketball season appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Maplesville upended in third round by Elba
Maplesville High School’s magical run in the AHSAA Class 1A state football playoffs came to an end on Nov. 24 falling to unbeaten Elba High School 49-14. The Red Devils were out rushed 482 to 38 after six touchdowns from Elba’s Alvin Henderson. The two schools traded punts...
St. Vincent’s opens outpatient speech therapy department
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton hospital streamlined its speech therapy services by opening an outpatient office on Nov. 1. The speech department offered inpatient services and selective outpatient services before the addition since the hospital opened its doors, but now patients in the Chilton County community can stay local throughout […] The post St. Vincent’s opens outpatient speech therapy department appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Martin adds to services 100 years into business
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor One hundred and two-year-old Martin Funeral Home continued expanding its services by opening an on-site, full-service crematory in August. Since opening, the funeral home has performed 21 cremations in its continued service to Chilton County and its surrounding areas. Martin put the crematory inside a preexisting building on its […] The post Martin adds to services 100 years into business appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
YMCA soccer team showcases in Hoover
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor An all-star team representing the YMCA of Chilton County’s fall soccer league put together a great showing at the Hoover Invitational Soccer Tournament from Nov. 3-5. The AYSO Region 1642 team, under the American Youth Soccer Organization banner, was the 10U all-star team constructed by the league for the […] The post YMCA soccer team showcases in Hoover appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Harrison named 2023 Alabama Art Educator of the Year
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Julie Harrison was named the 2023 Alabama Art Educator of the Year by the Alabama Art Education Association earlier this school year. Harrison, the art specialist at Clanton Elementary School, was nominated and won the award for “her brilliant and intentional work as an Alabama art educator … and […] The post Harrison named 2023 Alabama Art Educator of the Year appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby’s season ends at Reeltown in second round
Thorsby High School’s stellar 2023 football season came to an end at Reeltown High School on Nov. 17 with a 48-14 defeat in the second round of the AHSAA Class 2A state football playoffs. The Rebels potent rushing attack was stymied by the No. 3 ranked team in Class...
Maplesville passes road test, wins at Sweet Water
Maplesville High School earned arguably its biggest win in recent years upending Sweet Water High School 28-21 in the second round of the AHSAA Class 1A state football playoffs on Nov. 17. The Red Devils took down the No. 3 ranked team in Class 1A football by the last Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings for the regular season to the tune of 362 total yards, out gaining Sweet Water 362-173.
Isabella falls to Cottonwood in second round
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Isabella High School lost a thriller to Cottonwood High School in the second round of the AHSAA Class 2A state football playoffs on Nov. 17. Trailing 24-15 at halftime, the Mustangs defense pitched a shutout in the second half to stifle a potent running attack by Cottonwood in the […] The post Isabella falls to Cottonwood in second round appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton unemployment rate falls under 2%
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County’s unemployment rate dipped under 2% for the first time since May during the month of October. Chilton County’s 1.9% unemployment rate ranks tied for second lowest in the state with Morgan, Limestone and Cullman counties. Nearby Shelby County holds the lowest unemployment rate in Alabama at 1.8%. […] The post Chilton unemployment rate falls under 2% appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clear mind, full heart — CCS employees relieved to settle
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Almost a month after the lawsuit by Chilton County Schools employees Christie Payne and Shellie Smith to repay overpaid wages was settled, the two employees are now enjoying a clear mind serving the students at their respective schools. Payne, a child nutrition manager at Verbena High School, and Smith, […] The post Clear mind, full heart — CCS employees relieved to settle appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton DHR starting Christmas Wishes for Foster Children
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Department of Human Resources is kicking off its annual Christmas Wishes for Foster Children and is looking for sponsors and donations. There are currently 131 children in foster care in Chilton County alone, and the DHR’s annual project fulfills the wishes of those children facing the […] The post Chilton DHR starting Christmas Wishes for Foster Children appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Mustangs’ offensive line leads charge in playoffs
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Isabella High School offensive line are this week’s athletes of the week after their performance on Nov. 9 against St. Luke’s Episcopal School. In the first round of the AHSAA Class 2A state playoffs, Isabella was forced to go on the road to keep their season alive. Not […] The post AOTW: Mustangs’ offensive line leads charge in playoffs appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
New reigns begin as Miss Blackberry Queens are crowned
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The 2023 Miss Blackberry Queens were crowned inside Jemison High School on Nov. 4 to begin their year of reign as queens. Braden Ann Burch was crowned the new Miss Blackberry Queen at the pageant, followed by Allie Fulmer as the Junior Miss Blackberry Queen, Adleigh Caroline Ash as […] The post New reigns begin as Miss Blackberry Queens are crowned appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Harrison wins Iron Bowl tickets, AEA reading contest
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Caleb Harrison was named one of two grand prize winners of the 2023 Be A Champion and Read reading contest held by the Alabama Education Association on Nov. 15. A surprise assembly was held at Clanton Intermediate School to announce Harrison as the winner, and award him the grand […] The post Harrison wins Iron Bowl tickets, AEA reading contest appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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