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Halloween scenes in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thousands of children across Chilton County ventured out to indulge in trick-or-treating on Oct. 31. Some of the scenes from around the county on the night of spooks. The post Halloween scenes in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Two Chilton offenders denied parole
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Two Chilton County offenders were denied parole on Oct. 19 by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Butch Eugene Gibbs was denied parole but received a reset date of Oct. 1, 2025. Nayla Contreras of the Attorney General’s office spoke against Gibbs receiving parole at his hearing. Gibbs […] The post Two Chilton offenders denied parole appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Cummings explodes for three touchdowns against Vincent
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Coden Cummings is this week’s athlete of the week after his performance against Vincent High School on Oct. 27. Cummings was a huge boost on both sides of the ball for the Rebels. On offense, the senior led Thorsby’s committee of running backs with 149 yards […] The post AOTW: Cummings explodes for three touchdowns against Vincent appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CIS makes donation to Humane Society through House System
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Clanton Intermediate School and its House System collected 818 items to donate to the Humane Society of Chilton County as part of one of its service projects. The House System acts “as a way of instilling positive character traits and a sense of belonging within our students. We have […] The post CIS makes donation to Humane Society through House System appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby earns home field for first time since 2018
Thorsby High School secured second place in AHSAA Class 2A Region 4 and home-field advantage for the first round of the state playoffs with a 36-18 win over Vincent High School on Oct. 27. “It was a good night,” Thorsby head coach Daryl Davis said. “We challenged our seniors on...
Maplesville secures home field, beats Verbena
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School secured home-field advantage in the first round of the AHSAA Class 1A state playoffs with a 49-0 triumph over Verbena High School on Oct. 27. The battle of the Red Devils saw Maplesville post two touchdowns in three of the four quarters and post 451 total […] The post Maplesville secures home field, beats Verbena appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Beauregard upends Jemison on senior night
Beauregard High School took down Jemison High School on the Panthers’ senior night 41-14 on Oct. 28. Panthers’ quarterback Luke Gann tossed two touchdowns in the game while going 18-for-23 passing for 176 yards. Kintre Jackson caught a first touchdown pass and grabbed five catches for 92 yards in the game. Jackson accounted for 115 of the 225 total yards Jemison posted.
Pelham edges out Tigers in final region game
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Pelham High School edged out Chilton County High School 34-28 in the Tigers final AHSAA Class 6A Region 3 game on Oct. 27. After the Tigers took a 7-0 lead after the first quarter on a Demarcus Riddick from Logan Coppedge touchdown connection on their opening drive of the […] The post Pelham edges out Tigers in final region game appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Relay Queens deliver Halloween costumes to children’s hospital
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Relay for Life Queens delivered Halloween costumes to Children’s of Alabama Hospital on Oct. 24. The queens collected the costumes from Sept 19-Oct. 19. “The queens wanted to thank the community for supporting and donating costumes,” a press release from Sunny Mayes said. “They want to […] The post Relay Queens deliver Halloween costumes to children’s hospital appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Students across Chilton participate in Free College Application Week
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The week of Oct. 16-20 was Free College Application Week across the state of Alabama, and students in Chilton County took advantage of it to take their next step in their educational journey. Four-year colleges and universities throughout Alabama waived their application fees during the week allowing students across […] The post Students across Chilton participate in Free College Application Week appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Humane Society has ‘Most Successful Fundraiser’
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist The Humane Society of Chilton County recently raised $8,916 from the Howloween Fall Festival, which was held in Ollie Park on Oct. 21. Humane Society Board members and Howloween event organizers Lisa Jackson, Don Smith and Katherine Reece were pleased with the outcome and are already analyzing ways to […] The post Column: Humane Society has ‘Most Successful Fundraiser’ appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Manhunt leads to suspect’s arrest in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor A manhunt in Clanton resulted in the arrest of a suspect in the early morning of Oct. 22. The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies were called to the area of County Roads 32 and 85 in the Refuge community. After conducting a traffic stop on a stolen […] The post Manhunt leads to suspect’s arrest in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Selah’s Oasis opens its doors to central Alabama
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The long-awaited day for CareNet of Chilton County came on Oct. 24 as it held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new maternity home Selah’s Oasis. Selah’s Oasis maternity home will serve central Alabama by providing a safe residence for mothers who desire to prepare for independent living. The […] The post Selah’s Oasis opens its doors to central Alabama appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Lee’s huge second half boosts Isabella
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Dre’Von Lee is this week’s athlete of the week after his performance against Vincent High School on Oct. 20. The Mustang wide receiver and defensive back had a massive game, especially in the second half, to help Isabella overcome a halftime deficit to win 35-28. Lee caught eight passes […] The post AOTW: Lee’s huge second half boosts Isabella appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Cawaco awards Thorsby organizations grants
Cawaco Resource Conservation & Development announced on Oct. 23 that three organizations in Thorsby were awarded $31,500 in grants. The grants go towards projects in the Thorsby area. Cedar Grove Fire Department, the City of Thorsby and Thorsby High School were the three beneficiaries of the grants appropriated to Cawaco...
CCA wins both JV, varsity state volleyball titles
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton Christian Academy captured both the junior varsity and varsity Alabama Christian Athletic Association volleyball state titles on Oct. 14 and 21. The Patriots’ varsity team also earned a spot in the National Association of Christian Athletes Sports 2023 National Volleyball Tournament in Dayton, Tennessee from Oct. 24-27. The […] The post CCA wins both JV, varsity state volleyball titles appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Farm-City program returns to Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County is jumping back into the Alabama Farm-City program after 10 years since the program was last active. Chilton County Probate Judge Jason Calhoun signed a proclamation on Oct. 18 declaring the week of Nov. 13-17 as Farm-City Week in Chilton County. Calhoun was joined by members of […] The post Farm-City program returns to Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Swedish Festival Art Show winners announced
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The winners of the 2023 Swedish Festival Art Show celebrated under the pavilion at Richard Wood Park on Oct. 18. The winners received a ribbon for first, second or third place in the five different age groups that participated. The winners received their artwork back, along with a sweet […] The post Swedish Festival Art Show winners announced appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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