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Why not us? — Thorsby takes runners-up in 2A state softball tournament
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Thorsby High School softball team made school history at the 2024 AHSAA Class 2A State Softball Tournament bringing home the red map trophy as the class’ state runners-up. No team in any sport at Thorsby has reached a state championship game before this year’s softball team, and the […] The post Why not us? — Thorsby takes runners-up in 2A state softball tournament appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Powers elected to significant national Republican Party roles
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Clanton resident Renee Powers was selected to serve in three positions within the Republican party for the upcoming while attending the Republican National Convention Delegation Meeting on May 4 in Montgomery. Powers currently serves as the Regional Chair with the Alabama Republican Party representing Congressional Districts 3, 6 and […] The post Powers elected to significant national Republican Party roles appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
McSweeney Chevy GMC opens doors, holds grand opening in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Michael and Matt McSweeney have taken their next step in growing their family business by opening McSweeney Chevrolet GMC in Clanton. The brother duo took over the Stokes Automotive building right off of Exit 212 on Interstate 65, and welcomed the Chilton County community with a grand opening on […] The post McSweeney Chevy GMC opens doors, holds grand opening in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Turner throws no hitter in state softball tournament
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Makinley Turner is this week’s athlete of the week after her performances at the AHSAA Class 2A State Softball Tournament on May 16-17. The senior entered the tournament with the number of games left in her high school career up to her as she controlled the […] The post AOTW: Turner throws no hitter in state softball tournament appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: The right time — Ellison leaves CCHS baseball program better than he found it
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos by Brandon Sumrall & Brittani Ellison As spring air starts to blow into Chilton County, tens of baseball fields around the county are being prepped for the upcoming seasons this spring. Jack Hayes Field will have a new head man leading […] The post Progress 2024: The right time — Ellison leaves CCHS baseball program better than he found it appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Hanging it up — Chilton residents gives their accounts on Nick Saban’s retirement
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos by Carey Reeder & Contributed After 17 seasons, 47 Consensus All-Americans, nine Southeastern Conference championships, six national championships and four Heisman Trophy winners at the University of Alabama, head coach Nick Saban called curtain on the greatest college football coaching career […] The post Progress 2024: Hanging it up — Chilton residents gives their accounts on Nick Saban’s retirement appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Peachy Keen — Chilton County Peach Festival moves to month-long celebration
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos by Carey Reeder and Brandon Sumrall After the largest Peach Festival in Chilton County’s history in 2023, new additions and adjustments to the 2024 festival makes it poised to surpass its predecessor. Representatives from the City of Clanton, the Chilton County […] The post Progress 2024: Peachy Keen — Chilton County Peach Festival moves to month-long celebration appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Maplesville Tradition — Red Devils’ program built into one of Alabama’s best
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos by Carey Reeder & Brandon Sumrall Nestled in western Chilton County sits one of Alabama’s most prestigious and winningest high school football programs. Maplesville High School has set the bar in recent decades when it comes to consistency within a program, […] The post Progress 2024: Maplesville Tradition — Red Devils’ program built into one of Alabama’s best appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Clanton’s private school paving the way for future generations
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story and photos by Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) is reimagining the classroom for the next generation. The conception of the school began when local resident, Thomas Mims, was looking for an innovative private school within Clanton for his children and there was not one. In […] The post Progress 2024: Clanton’s private school paving the way for future generations appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Agritourism staple — Jones’ building upon Durbin Farms illustrious agricultural history
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story and Photos by Carey Reeder Just off of Exit 205 on Interstate 65 in Clanton sits an agricultural staple in Chilton County, and for tourists making the trip up and down the State of Alabama. Durbin Farms Market, owned by siblings Colby Jones and Lindsey Labovitz, […] The post Progress 2024: Agritourism staple — Jones’ building upon Durbin Farms illustrious agricultural history appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Citizen of the Year — Threlkeld’s life of service lives on through Chilton
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos contributed by Donna Velasquez Each year, one person is recognized as the Citizen of the Year in The Clanton Advertiser’s “Progress” magazine. The person is selected by a committee formed by past winners of the award, and the committee this year […] The post Progress 2024: Citizen of the Year — Threlkeld’s life of service lives on through Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Going green — CCS raising awareness around mental health
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County Schools are raising awareness for mental health through fundraising and activities with the help of Mental Wellness Coordinator Lindsey Payton. Payton is nearing the end of her first school year in the newly-created position for the school district, and she is ending it with the biggest month […] The post Going green — CCS raising awareness around mental health appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby honors student, friend Roper in remembrance ceremony
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby School held a school-wide remembrance ceremony in honor of the late Gage Roper on May 7. Thorsby faculty, staff and students all wore blue to school in honor of him the day of the ceremony, and they all gathered in the school’s playground for the moment of reflection. […] The post Thorsby honors student, friend Roper in remembrance ceremony appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Farmer’s market coming to downtown Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Clanton recently announced a farmer’s market that will be starting at Corner Park in downtown Clanton on May 20. The farmer’s market has been in the works since last fall, and the time has come to open the downtown location to local farmers and growers every […] The post Farmer’s market coming to downtown Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Ascension, St. Vincent’s Chilton regrouping after cyberattack
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Ascension healthcare system experienced a ransomware attack that caused disruptions to patient care across 11 states, including in Alabama and at the Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton hospital in Clanton. Despite the cyberattack affecting operations at the hospital, physicians and staff are still seeing patients, but adjustments to wait […] The post Ascension, St. Vincent’s Chilton regrouping after cyberattack appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Brewer serving as Relay Queen with a purpose
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor 2024 Miss Relay for Life Queen Gracie Brewer is using her new crown to not only promote the fight against cancer, but to honor her aunt at the same time. Brewer was crowned the new Miss Relay for Life Queen at the annual pageant on April 27, and did […] The post Brewer serving as Relay Queen with a purpose appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jeff State brings free workplace training to LCTC
From Jefferson State Community College Eighty-eight high school students at LeCroy Career Technical Center in Clanton have learned valuable workforce skills this spring through Jefferson State’s Skills for Success programs. Since Feb. 22, nine Skid Steer training classes have been completed at the center, with 65 total completers. Also, a Fiber Optics class recently finished with 23 additional students. The […] The post Jeff State brings free workplace training to LCTC appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Council renames city street near Thomas Oil
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton City Council held its first meeting of the month on May 13 as a previously unnamed city street was given a name as part of the rulings handed down by the council. Resolution 2024-05-13-07 was approved unanimously by the council that authorized the city street that connects […] The post Council renames city street near Thomas Oil appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Board denies parole for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 parole hearings on May 1, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Jerry Lee Washington Jr. was denied parole by the board and received no reset date. Washington had no one speak in favor or against parole being granted […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Verbena baseball field lights get go ahead from board
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor For the first time in its 100-year history, Verbena High School will have baseball under the lights in the near future. After funding was granted at the Chilton County Schools April board meeting, the baseball field at VHS will receive steel-frame poles and top-of-the-line flood lights that will have […] The post Verbena baseball field lights get go ahead from board appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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