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Column: First Methodist reaches historic milestones
By Marsha Littleton |Community Columnist On Sept. 10, the congregation of the First Methodist Church of Clanton celebrated two major milestones. The local Methodist congregation was recognized 150 years ago in 1873, and the current church sanctuary was completed and put into use a century ago in 1923. During post-Civil War Reconstruction days, Goose Pond, […] The post Column: First Methodist reaches historic milestones appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clanton’s Landru performs stand-up in L.A.
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Earlier in October, Clanton native and stand-up comedian Miriam Landru performed her act at the Def Noodles Club in Los Angeles, California on The Sunset Trip. Three other Clanton natives were in attendance. Landru entertained the crowd when a debate broke out between a non-Chilton Alabamian and someone from […] The post Clanton’s Landru performs stand-up in L.A. appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clanton receives ADEM funds for sewer upgrades
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Clanton and Mayor Jeff Mims were informed this week that two long-awaited grants from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) are now available. A week before Mims took office in October 2020, Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast and reached central Alabama still with powerful […] The post Clanton receives ADEM funds for sewer upgrades appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Wilson’s three picks seal Maplesville win
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Johnathon Wilson is this week’s athlete of the week after his performance against Autaugaville High School on Oct. 6. The senior defensive back was a one-man wrecking crew in the Red Devils’ defensive backfield pulling down three interceptions in the game. Wilson had one interception going into the game […] The post AOTW: Wilson’s three picks seal Maplesville win appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
2023 Swedish Festival Queens crowned in Thorsby
The 2023 Swedish Festival Queens were crowned on Oct. 7 at Thorsby High School at the Swedish Fest Pageant. Five young ladies were crowned to represent the City of Thorsby and its Scandinavian and Swedish heritage in the Tiny, Little, Young, Junior and Miss Swedish age groups. Miss Swedish Festival...
Crash in Chilton County blocking road
MONTGOMERY POST – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:29 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, has caused a road closure. Alabama 22 near Chilton County 45 in Chilton County is currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are currently responding to the scene. […] The post Crash in Chilton County blocking road appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Logan fights, survives and thrives after bout with breast cancer
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Breast cancer is the third deadliest cancer anyone can have, and it takes a strong woman to defeat the disease — like Kristine Logan. Logan was one of the women who took breast cancer seriously. She went every July to get her mammogram done to stay on top of […] The post Logan fights, survives and thrives after bout with breast cancer appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Smith adding Southern twist to devotion
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County writer Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith is releasing a daily devotional intended to strengthen people’s relationship with God, with a Southern-style spin. “Bless Your Heart: A Devotional for Southerners with Daily Old-Timey Sayings” is a 365-day devotional written for all ages and ethnicities with personal stories from Smith’s life and […] The post Smith adding Southern twist to devotion appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Maplesville stays perfect in region, beats Autaugaville
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School got its fourth consecutive win and stayed unbeaten in region play with a 46-13 win over Autaugaville High School on Oct. 6. Maplesville (4-2) is now 4-0 in AHSAA Class 1A Region 4 and in a tie for first place with Loachapoka High School, who the […] The post Maplesville stays perfect in region, beats Autaugaville appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Verbena drops road game at Notasulga
Verbena High School lost to Notasulga High School 50-14 on Oct. 6 to fall to 1-5 on the 2023 season. Verbena (1-5) will turn its attention to a home matchup against Calhoun High School on Oct. 13 in the Red Devils next region matchup.
Holtville knocks off Jemison in region matchup
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Holtville High School got the better of Jemison High School 28-6 on Oct. 6 in an AHSAA Class 5A Region 3 clash. Jemison (1-5) travels to Demopolis High School on Oct. 13 for their next matchup at 7 p.m. The post Holtville knocks off Jemison in region matchup appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Rebels run rampant over Fayetteville
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School throttled Fayetteville High School 61-21 on Oct. 6 to move the Rebels to 5-1 on the season. After Fayetteville scored the opening touchdown of the game, Thorsby’s Nate Thomas and Coden Cummings got into the end zone with a pair of rushing touchdowns to make it […] The post Rebels run rampant over Fayetteville appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Tigers winning streak snapped to Ben Russell
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s two-game winning streak was snapped on Oct. 6 losing 50-7 to Benjamin Russell High School. The Tigers (3-4) are 1-3 in AHSAA Class 6A Region 3 play with two more region games left on their schedule. CCHS is back in action on Oct. 13 traveling […] The post Tigers winning streak snapped to Ben Russell appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Isabella tripped up at home by Comer
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Isabella High School was dropped 47-13 at home on Oct. 6 to region rival B.B. Comer High School. The Mustangs (4-2) are now 2-2 in AHSAA Class 2A Region 4 play with three region games left on their schedule. Isabella is back in action on Oct. 13 looking to […] The post Isabella tripped up at home by Comer appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
England brings Royalty to funeral directing
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Sherrell Wilson England has turned her passion into a business as Royalty Funeral Services Inc. opened its doors to the community on Oct. 1. Over 200 people filled the funeral home to celebrate the opening of not only the first woman-owned funeral home in the county, but the first […] The post England brings Royalty to funeral directing appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chamber holds second annual golf tournament
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Chilton Chamber Golf Tournament in conjunction with its annual Fall Supper on Sept. 21, sponsored by McKinnon Toyota Nissan. Clay Maddox and Donnie Hand, sponsored by J. Clay Maddox, LLC Attorney at Law, took home first place and won […] The post Chamber holds second annual golf tournament appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Jackson piles up 240 yards rushing against Tallassee
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s D.J. Jackson is this week’s athlete of the week after his performance against Tallassee High School on Sept. 29. Jackson paced the Tigers’ offense on the road to the tune of 240 rushing yards on 12 carries, a 20 yards per carry average, and punched […] The post AOTW: Jackson piles up 240 yards rushing against Tallassee appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Mustangs take county volleyball tournament title
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Isabella High School outlasted five other county high schools to win the 2023 Chilton County Volleyball Tournament at Thorsby High School on Sept. 30. The Mustangs took down Chilton County High School in the finals, and Isabella’s Lexi Higgins was named the tournament’s most valuable player. The two schools […] The post Mustangs take county volleyball tournament title appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Rewards of a successful poker run
By Peggy Bullard | Community Columnist Lake Mitchell’s 2023 Poker Run was a huge success, although it was a lot of work. Those who planned the event and the dealers who set up on their piers worked hard to make it a successful and fun for all who participated. The dealers decorated their docks and […] The post Column: Rewards of a successful poker run appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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