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History Day for Leadership Chilton explores county landmarks
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Leadership Chilton held their History Day tour on Oct. 10. The tour started at Clanton City Hall with Clanton Councilman Billy Singleton holding a short presentation about the history of Chilton County. From there, they visited Chestnut Creek Heritage Chapel in Verbena to learn […] The post History Day for Leadership Chilton explores county landmarks appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jemison falls to Selma in final region game
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Jemison High School was tripped up 42-18 on the road at Selma High School in the Panthers final AHSAA Class 5A Region 3 game of the season. The Panthers finished their region slate without a win for the second time in three seasons. The Panthers jumped out in front […] The post Jemison falls to Selma in final region game appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Verbena not enough on road for Autaugaville
Verbena dropped its fourth consecutive game on Oct. 20 losing 36-8 on the road at Autaugaville High School. The Red Devils’ Lance Edwards rushed for 91 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown to lead Verbena in the game. “I thought our guys played really hard, and we moved...
Rebels’ second half comeback stuns Ranburne
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School put itself in the driver’s seat for a first-round home playoff game with a 22-12 comeback win over Ranburne High School on Oct. 20. The Rebels moved to 5-1 in AHSAA Class 2A Region 4 play with one region game remaining. The two-hour, 120-mile trek to […] The post Rebels’ second half comeback stuns Ranburne appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Isabella outlasts Vincent for region win
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Two second-half interceptions by Isabella High School’s Dre’Von Lee boosted the Mustangs to a 35-28 win over Vincent High School on Oct. 20. Lee’s two picks were two of five turnovers forced in the second half by Isabella. The win moves the Mustangs up to the three seed in […] The post Isabella outlasts Vincent for region win appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Gemas’s, Valle Grande shine at Taste of Chilton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The fifth year of Taste of Chilton saw a familiar winner, and a first-time winner on Oct. 16 at Senior Connection in Clanton. The event has become a Chilton County staple since its inception in 2018, and it again welcomed in hundreds of hungry residents who made a line […] The post Gemas’s, Valle Grande shine at Taste of Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Maplesville drops defensive showcase to Loachapoka
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor In a game where the victor gets the spoils, Loachapoka High School beat Maplesville High School in a defensive slugfest 12-6 on Oct. 19 to win the AHSAA Class 1A Region 4 title. The loss broke Maplesville’s three-year run of winning their respective region championship. The Red Devils still […] The post Maplesville drops defensive showcase to Loachapoka appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: McMinn leads Mustangs’ defense in close win
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Isabella High School’s Noah McMinn is this week’s athlete of the week after his performance against Ranburne High School on Oct. 13. The undersized linebacker led the Mustangs in tackles against Ranburne with 19 to help Isabella to a narrow 29-25 region win. “He is just a special player, […] The post AOTW: McMinn leads Mustangs’ defense in close win appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Winton, YMCA offering Brain & Body class
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Kelly Winton and the YMCA of Chilton County is offering a group exercise class for people with cognitive and memory issues. The free, 12-week program is from Oct. 30-Jan. 26 with no classes the week of Nov. 20. Classes will be Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Winton, […] The post Winton, YMCA offering Brain & Body class appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
35th Thorsby Swedish Festival packs city
The annual Swedish Festival in Thorsby that celebrated its 35th year of honoring the city’s deep Scandinavian heritage on Oct. 14. The festival recognizes the Swedish and Scandinavian settlers that were among the first to call Thorsby home in the 1800s. The 2023 edition of the festival was held...
Miller, Smith win county tractor driving competitions
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Students from Isabella and Maplesville high schools competed in the County Safe Tractor Driving and Zero Turn Tractor Driving competitions at LeCroy Career Technical Center on Oct. 5. Isabella senior Austin Miller won the Safe Tractor Driving Competition. The purpose of the competition is to advance safety, skill and […] The post Miller, Smith win county tractor driving competitions appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
LeCroy hosts heavy equipment rodeo
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association held its final Green Industry Equipment Rodeo of 2023 at LeCroy Career Technical Center in Clanton. Almost 100 students participated in the FFA event to learn the different techniques and ways to use various heavy machinery they may encounter with job fields they […] The post LeCroy hosts heavy equipment rodeo appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Extension holding open house to break narrative
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Chilton County is holding an open house on Oct. 26 at its office to change the narrative of being “the best kept secret in Chilton County.” The open house will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chilton County Extension office at 504 […] The post Extension holding open house to break narrative appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jemison sputters on road at Demopolis
Unbeaten in AHSAA Class 5A Region 3, Demopolis High School flexed its muscle against Jemison High School on Oct. 13 winning 48-14. Jemison (1-6) continues its region slate on Oct. 20 traveling to Selma High School to take on the 1-7 Saints for a chance to break their six-game skid. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Comer bests Thorsby in battle of top region teams
In a matchup between the top two teams in AHSAA Class 2A Region 4 football, the top-ranked team in Class 2A football B.B. Comer High School prevailed 35-13 over Thorsby High School. The Rebels jumped ahead early when Coden Cummings took in a 22-yard touchdown run to put Thorsby up...
Tough second half spells trouble for Verbena
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School fell just short of holding its lead in front of its homecoming crowd on Oct. 13, losing 30-22 to Calhoun High School. The Red Devils led 22-0 at halftime, but allowed Calhoun to outscore them 30-0 in the second half. Verbena was firing on all cylinders […] The post Tough second half spells trouble for Verbena appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Tigers outlasted on road by Homewood
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School held a lead late into the second half over Homewood High School on Oct. 13, but a big fourth quarter by the Patriots downed the Tigers 34-13 on the road. The Tigers opened the scoring as quarterback Logan Coppedge found Demarcus Riddick for a 26-yard […] The post Tigers outlasted on road by Homewood appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Maplesville forces five turnovers, beats Billingsley
Maplesville High School used four second-half turnovers to boost them to a 43-13 win over Billingsley High School on Oct. 13 in front of their home fans. The win made it five consecutive victories for the Red Devils. Ahead 14-7 at halftime, Maplesville’s Nehemiah McCary returned the second half kickoff...
Parole granted for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Parole was granted on Oct. 4 to a Chilton offender by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Quinton Smith was granted parole by the board. Marion Smith, Smith’s brother, spoke in favor of him being granted parole. The board voted to grant Smith parole with a special condition […] The post Parole granted for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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