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HSOCC new board holds first meeting
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Humane Society of Chilton County’s new board held its first meeting on Aug. 10 at Clanton City Hall to establish the opening steps of bringing the shelter back to life. The agenda of the meeting covered everything from financial reports to fundraisers, to public concerns and new operating […] The post HSOCC new board holds first meeting appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Winners and results from Buckshot Speedway on August 5
Winner’s Circle These are the race winners from August 5 at Buckshot Speedway. 604 Late Model Winner: Hayden Franklin 602 Late Model Winner: Allen Edwards Limited Late Model Winner: Dana Eiland Open-Wheeled Modified Winner: Rusty Duncan Factory Stock Winner: Corey Gann Buzz 4 Cylinder Winner: Michael Hilton Buzz 6 Cylinder Winner: Josh Ganey […] The post Winners and results from Buckshot Speedway on August 5 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Night Skye Market coming to Thorsby
Skye Apothecary in Clanton has grown a lot since opening its doors in June 2021. The business has been proactive about holding events since opening to get as many people in the community to their location as possible. Now, it has outgrown the parking lot and Skye Apothecary is holding its Night Skye Market at Richard Wood Park in Thorsby on Sept. 9.
Commission approves speed limit changes, accepts nominations
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Commission held a brief meeting on Aug. 8 and altered some speed limits on certain portions of roads in the county. The Chilton County Road Department received approval from the commission to post a 40 MPH speed limit on County Road 74 between the intersections of […] The post Commission approves speed limit changes, accepts nominations appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
JFD receives grant for new air packs
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Jemison City Council unanimously approved resolution 08-07-23R that will benefit the Jemison Fire Department for the foreseeable future. The resolution approved a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance for Firefighters Grant that will split the funds in a 95%/5% fashion. The grant awarded is for $137,380, and Jemison […] The post JFD receives grant for new air packs appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
West End issues license to aspiring minister
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor West End Baptist Church in Clanton had the opportunity this summer to license one of its own long-time members into ministry. West End was approached by college sophomore, Chilton County High School graduate and church member Leighton Coppedge in early 2023 about possibly doing an internship at the church. […] The post West End issues license to aspiring minister appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Winners and results from Buckshot Speedway on July 29
These are the race winners and results from July 29 at Buckshot Speedway. Winner’s Circle 604 Late Model Winner: Hayden Franklin 602 Late Model Winner: Osman Jones Limited Late Model Winner: Bill Mahan Open-Wheeled Modified Winner: Jordan Wilkins Factory Stock Winner: Derrick Price Buzz 4 Cylinder Winner: Michael Hilton Buzz 6 Cylinder Winner: Josh Ganey […] The post Winners and results from Buckshot Speedway on July 29 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Hope on the Water moved up the calendar in 2023
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Care Net of Chilton County is setting up for its second annual Hope on the Water fundraiser on Aug. 5 at the Higgins Ferry Boat Launch. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and will feature live music by the band Blue Denim and have food trucks onsite for hungry visitors. […] The post Hope on the Water moved up the calendar in 2023 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Humane Society staffed again, animals tended to
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor After employees walked out earlier this week at the Humane Society of Chilton County, more stability for the animal shelter is in the works. As of the morning on Aug. 2, the Humane Society was operating on normal hours and employees and community volunteers returned to tend to the […] The post Humane Society staffed again, animals tended to appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton County Arts Fest returns to full capacity in 2023
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor As expected, the 13th annual Chilton County Arts Fest hosted by the Chilton County Arts Council was the biggest since the COVID-19 pandemic. The arts festival was held on July 22 at Jefferson State Community College Chilton-Clanton Campus and sold out of art vendor spaces to have the first […] The post Chilton County Arts Fest returns to full capacity in 2023 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Single-car wreck claims Chilton life
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, July, 29, has claimed the life of a Jemison man. Joseph K. Baker, 30, was fatally injured when the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder that he was driving left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Baker was not using […] The post Single-car wreck claims Chilton life appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton County’s Got Talent winners named
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County’s Got Talent was held for the first time this year throughout the Peach Week festivities and the week’s leading up to it. The City of Clanton Arts Council presented the talent show. Auditions were held on April 29 and May 6 at Senior Connection and the competition […] The post Chilton County’s Got Talent winners named appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Clanton Bluegrass Jam celebrates Anniversary
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist Once a month, Bluegrass players and enthusiasts make a pilgrimage to Clanton’s Ollie Park to “pick and play” together under the pavilion. The Clanton Alabama Monthly Bluegrass Jam consists of musicians from two different musical groups, Fire Town and Blue Heart, which play together with other instrumentalists at the […] The post Column: Clanton Bluegrass Jam celebrates Anniversary appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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