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Jemison announces homecoming queen, princesses
Jemison High School announced its 2023 homecoming princesses and queens during the Panthers Sept. 15 football game. Freshman princess Bella Larocca, left, sophomore princess Kaylee Caton, junior princess Ashlynn Newsome and 2023 Homecoming Queen Sydney Carmona-Cruz.
Chilton holds steady employment from July to August
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its August 2023 unemployment information in a press release on Sept. 15 with encouraging signs of stability. Chilton County’s unemployment rate of 2.2% in July held steady there in August. The civilian labor force in the county dipped slightly from 20,355 in July […] The post Chilton holds steady employment from July to August appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Shelby County gets better of Jemison on the road
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Jemison High School dropped its third consecutive game after a 21-7 loss to Shelby County High School on Sept. 15 and fell to 0-2 in AHSAA Class 5A Region 3 play. Shelby County capitalized on three Panthers’ turnovers and turned them into points immediately including a 34-yard fumble return […] The post Shelby County gets better of Jemison on the road appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Tigers fall on the road at unbeaten Helena
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School fell on the road at Helena High School 37-10 on Sept. 15 to the unbeaten Huskies. The Tigers’ D.J. Jackson got into the end zone on a 10-yard run and ran for 75 yards on 17 carries for CCHS. Senior tight end Hunter Ousley caught […] The post Tigers fall on the road at unbeaten Helena appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Mustangs bounce back big over Central Coosa
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Isabella High School scored early and often in its Sept. 15 matchup with Central of Coosa County High School and powered to a 63-0 win. After Braxton Mims posted a short touchdown run to open the scoring early in the first quarter, Isabella quarterback Eli Kendrick accounted for the […] The post Mustangs bounce back big over Central Coosa appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby cruises by Woodland on homecoming
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School scored early and often on Sept. 15 and thrilled its homecoming crowd with a 35-6 triumph over Woodland High School. The win, Thorsby’s second in AHSAA Class 2A Region 4 play, moved the Rebels to 3-1 on the season. “Coaches are not too big of fans […] The post Thorsby cruises by Woodland on homecoming appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Maplesville shuts out Notasulga on homecoming
Maplesville High School posted one touchdown each quarter in route to a 26-0 win over Notasulga High School on Sept. 15. The Red Devils’ defense pitched a shutout to boost Maplesville back to .500 on the season and to a homecoming win. Late in the fourth quarter, the Red Devils’ defense stood tall at the goal line to preserve the shutout.
Red Devils beat Bears for first win of 2023
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School got its first win of the 2023 season defeating Billingsley High School 22-18 in front of their home crowd on Sept. 15. The Red Devils brought in a simple game plan to the AHSAA Class 1A Region 4 matchup — run the ball. Verbena ran for […] The post Red Devils beat Bears for first win of 2023 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Rebels named POTW by local business
Photo contributed by KIMBERLY MCMANUS BRAGG Thorsby High School junior quarterback Grayson McManus, left, with Alfa Insurance’s Jason Griffin and Thorsby senior running back Coden Cummings after being named players of the week for their performance against Isabella High School on Sept. 8. The post Rebels named POTW by local business appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
JHS homecoming nominees take center stage
Photo contributed by VIKKI WINSLETT Jemison High School’s homecoming court nominees will take center stage at the Panthers homecoming game against Shelby County High School on Sept. 15. Freshmen — Teaghan Bean, Makenzie Glenn, Isabella Larocca, Alaina Taylor Sophomores — Kaylee Caton, Ariel Davis, Ella Fondren, Miley Wiseman Juniors — Ashlyn Aguirre-Cortes, Janeth Contreras Escobedo, […] The post JHS homecoming nominees take center stage appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Rebels O-line dominates point of attack
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Thorsby High School offensive line is this week’s athletes of the week after their performance against Isabella High School on Sept. 8. The Rebels offensive line, which consists of Zander Vernon, Maddox Woodall J.T. Green, Jalen Price and Ryne Jones powered the Rebels in the highest scoring game […] The post AOTW: Rebels O-line dominates point of attack appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
MHS homecoming nominees ready for Sept. 15
Photo contributed by KERRI PAYNE Maplesville High School’s homecoming court nominees will be awaiting the winners at the Red Devils’ home football game against Notasulga High School on Sept. 15. Back Row: Jaden McGee (10th), left, Lucille Sanchez (12th), Addie Ingram (10th), Caroline Moyes (12th), Lydia Dutton (12th), Kaylee Barker (12th), Mallorie Blackmon (11th), Kenlee […] The post MHS homecoming nominees ready for Sept. 15 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
IHS homecoming nominees excited for announcement night
Photo contributed by LISA HIGGINS Isabella High School’s homecoming court nominees will be anticipating the announcements of the queens on Sept. 15 at the Mustangs’ home football game against Central of Coosa County High School. Front Row: Eight grade — Elle Boatwright, left, Maria Aquino and Natalie Gray Seniors — Lexi Higgins, left, Savanna Evan […] The post IHS homecoming nominees excited for announcement night appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Revisiting the Rebels, Mustangs instant classic
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor In a series that has been played every year since 1966, Thorsby and Isabella high schools put together arguably the best game in 57-year history of the series on Sept. 8 as the Rebels took it 50-43. The stakes were high for the two Chilton County rivals as both […] The post Revisiting the Rebels, Mustangs instant classic appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Breaking the Stigma: Payton serves as CCS mental health coordinator
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor In recent years, mental health, especially that of students and young people, has received more backing and attention than it has ever before. For good reason, because in the past two years, the state of Alabama has seen the rate of mental health in young adults and children decline […] The post Breaking the Stigma: Payton serves as CCS mental health coordinator appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clanton Lions Club renovates benches six years later
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor On Sept. 9, 2017, the Clanton Lions Club donated four benches to the City of Clanton that were placed in Clanton City Park. On exactly six years to the date, the nonprofit returned to the four benches and updated them with new signage and plaques to liven the benches. […] The post Clanton Lions Club renovates benches six years later appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
THS homecoming court prepping for big night
Photo contributed by MARISA CAMARILLO Thorsby High School’s homecoming court nominees are preparing for the big announcements on Sept. 15 at the Rebels home football game against Woodland High School. Row 1 — Seniors: Makinley Turner, left, Molly Clements Abigail Mote, Brianna Tyson Row 2 — Juniors: Sara Hadder, left, Emry Davis, Mattie Cleckler & […] The post THS homecoming court prepping for big night appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Remembered Forever: Late Buckner honored with I-65 rename
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor After a long process, fallen Clanton Police officer Richard H. Buckner is now memorialized on Interstate 65 with a portion being named the Richard H. Buckner Memorial Highway. Between exits 205 and 208 on I-65 will now be known as the Richard H. Buckner Memorial Highway after his partner […] The post Remembered Forever: Late Buckner honored with I-65 rename appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Marbury edges Jemison on the road in region opener
Jemison High School was shutout 22-0 in its AHSAA Class 5A Region 3 opener on Sept. 8 at Panther Stadium by Marbury High School. After a stalemate in the first quarter, Marbury’s Carsyn Cobb broke off a 45-yard rushing touchdown and the Bulldogs put in the two-point conversion to go up 8-0 at halftime.
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