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Fall-flowering plants make life easier for bees
From Alabama Cooperative Extension System AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — “The hum of the bees is the voice of the garden,” is a quote that rings true throughout much of the year in Alabama backyards. However, the buzz gets quieter as summer continues into the fall. Because the relationship between bees and plants is unique and […] The post Fall-flowering plants make life easier for bees appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CBB names district beatification award winners
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton Beautification Board awarded its first yearly district beautification winners around the city of Clanton on July 15. The board selected winners’ homes and businesses who were judged the highest on landscaping, variety of color and plants, neatness of home and yard, grooming and pruning, structure and appearance, […] The post CBB names district beatification award winners appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Staying home — Riddick flips to Auburn
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor July 26 has always been a special day in the Riddick family. It is Shakena Riddick’s birthday, mother of Chilton County High School’s Demarcus Riddick. The 26th of July will mean a bit more now after the linebacker announced his final commitment inside the CCHS auditorium with friends and […] The post Staying home — Riddick flips to Auburn appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Ellison wrestles down gold for UWA
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor J.T. Ellison and the University of West Alabama rodeo team went into the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming on June 17 with lofty goals — to make the top 12 finishers. Not only did Ellison finish in the top 12 of the individual steer wrestling, he […] The post Ellison wrestles down gold for UWA appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Board denies parole for four Chilton offenders
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 38 paroles hearings on July 12, two of which were for Chilton County offenders. John Michael Brown was denied parole by the board but received a reset date of July 1, 2025. No one spoke in favor or against Brown receiving […] The post Board denies parole for four Chilton offenders appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Relay Queens visit Hope Lodge in Birmingham
From Sunny Mays The 2023 Relay Queens and their mothers had the honor of cooking, serving, visiting and talking with the residents at the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge in Birmingham on July 24. Hope Lodge is a facility for cancer patients receiving treatment in Birmingham, and their caregiver, to stay at no charge. The […] The post Relay Queens visit Hope Lodge in Birmingham appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
22nd Summer Blast a hit in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Summer Blast 2023 was a massive success inside the Chilton County High School auditorium on July 21-22. The 22nd installment of the show that got its start in 2001 was a hit in the county as residents packed the auditorium full both nights. “I think the show went really […] The post 22nd Summer Blast a hit in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Unemployment rate creeps higher in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor While the state of Alabama’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains at a record low 2.2% and the job count reached a new record high, the unemployment rate in Chilton County climbed, according to information released from the Alabama Department of Labor on July 21. The state’s rate not seasonally […] The post Unemployment rate creeps higher in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CCHS enters 2023 season with new, familiar coordinators
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School head football coach Marvin Morton will have two new coordinators, but familiar faces on his staff in his second year at the helm. The Tigers promoted wide receivers coach Blake Davies to offensive coordinator and brought back Matt Maddox to lead the defense as coordinator […] The post CCHS enters 2023 season with new, familiar coordinators appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Troy University recognizes students for completing IMPACT
From Troy University TROY, AL — Troy University is pleased to recognize new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for the Fall 2023 semester. Local students who will attend Troy include: Anna Kathryn Baker of Clanton, Alabama Ashton Branch of Jemison, Alabama Kacee Burnett of Clanton, Alabama Olivia Childress of Thorsby, Alabama Isiah Daniel […] The post Troy University recognizes students for completing IMPACT appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CAW bringing prevention and supplies to Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Central Alabama Wellness is hosting a Back to School Bash on July 22 at Chilton County High School to help Chilton students get prepared for the upcoming school year. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 1 p.m. There will be a live DJ at the […] The post CAW bringing prevention and supplies to Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Summer Blast returns to Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor One of the most anticipated summer events in Chilton County each year is here as Summer Blast 2023 makes its return on July 21-22. Both nights of performances will be held in the Chilton County High School auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Blast from the Past is in its […] The post Summer Blast returns to Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Clanton All-Stars place fourth in World Series
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The magical run the 6U Clanton All-Stars had to the 2023 All-American Youth Sports World Series came to an end with a fourth-place finish on July 15. Clanton went 4-2 at the World Series and advanced to the third-place game where they fell to the Purvis, Mississippi All-Stars 13-12. […] The post Clanton All-Stars place fourth in World Series appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Hardnett completes Yale medical enrichment program
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Jemison High School graduate and current Alabama A&M University student Zyon Hardnett participated in the Yale Medical Enrichment Summer Academy in June and July on the campus of Yale University. The six-week residential program exposes Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic-Serving Institutions students to different things in the […] The post Hardnett completes Yale medical enrichment program appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Senior Connection honors Wyatt for years of service
From Senior Connection Senior Connection honored Sammy Wyatt for her over 30 years of volunteer work. Wyatt has tirelessly held the position of bookkeeper and treasurer, and she has worked every fundraiser by baking cakes, making spaghetti, and generally been in the front of everything that’s been successful over the years. Over 70 people met […] The post Senior Connection honors Wyatt for years of service appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
St. Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor It is that time of the year where hospitals across the United States are named for outstanding work, and Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton were among those recognized. The Chilton County hospital earned three five-star ratings in categories released by Becker’s Hospital Review, a national healthcare magazine, in July. The […] The post St. Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jemison approves repairs to fire station roof
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Jemison City Council voted to approve a $9,000 repair to the Jemison Fire Department roof at its meeting on July 17. The fix will be done by A+ Home Improvements in Clanton, and the motion was passed unanimously. Also, during the meeting: The council unanimously approved a motion […] The post Jemison approves repairs to fire station roof appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby receives positive audit, shows growth
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Thorsby City Council received its yearly audit from accountant Howey McNeill at its meeting on July 17 and received positive news all around. The September 30, 2022 audit done by McNeill showed the governmental side had a positive net position of $2.2 million, and the water and sewer […] The post Thorsby receives positive audit, shows growth appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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