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Thorsby receives national recognition from American School Counselor Association
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School was named a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) by the American School Counselor Association for 2024 in March as one of 138 schools across 25 states. RAMP is in its 20th year, and it recognizes schools “committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program and […] The post Thorsby receives national recognition from American School Counselor Association appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
YMCA opens spring soccer season in style
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The YMCA of Chilton County’s American Youth Soccer Organization 2024 spring season kicked off on April 5-6 fielding the largest number of players and teams in the program’s existence. The program, which sees larger participation numbers in the spring seasons compared to the fall seasons, will have 34 teams […] The post YMCA opens spring soccer season in style appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Pinwheel Prevention: Butterfly Bridge hosts third annual pinwheel parade
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center held its third annual kickoff event and pinwheel parade through downtown Clanton on April 5 to start arguably its most impactful month of service to the community. The event serves as a kickoff for Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the nonprofit hosts a program […] The post Pinwheel Prevention: Butterfly Bridge hosts third annual pinwheel parade appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton County experiences last total solar eclipse until 2045
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor A rare total solar eclipse was viewed by thousands in Chilton County on April 8 as the county sat in the near 85% coverage area. This was the first total solar eclipse that was visible in the United States since 2017, and the rare event will not happen again […] The post Chilton County experiences last total solar eclipse until 2045 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Heards BBQ turns the page, closes Maplesville location
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor “To me, that little red building was perfect.” Heards BBQ & Soul Food announced on March 27 on its Facebook page that it will be turning the page to the next chapter in its history and closing its Maplesville location. Roman and Shakira Heard started the business seven years […] The post Heards BBQ turns the page, closes Maplesville location appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Raleigh’s Place hosting 13th Camp 1:27
From Mike King | Executive Director of Raleigh’s Place Raleigh’s Place has proudly been serving the Chilton County foster care community for twenty years. One of the ways we do this is through our summer camp program, Camp 1:27. Camp 1:27 has two goals: 1) to introduce every camper to Christ, and 2) to give […] The post Raleigh’s Place hosting 13th Camp 1:27 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: New spin on Mexican food at flea market
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist Chilton County residents can find “good digs” on Mexican cuisine at La Cabaña, located at 808 Logan Road in Clanton. The location, which has long been the site of cattle sales and flea-market finds, sports a small cabin-sized restaurant. The name “Cabaña” comes from Latin meaning “cabin” and perfectly […] The post Column: New spin on Mexican food at flea market appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Giles sworn in as new Clanton City Council member
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton City Council swore in its newest member to fill the District 2 seat at a special called meeting prior to its work session on April 4. Clanton resident Phillip Giles was sworn in with his family alongside to begin his service to the City of Clanton and […] The post Giles sworn in as new Clanton City Council member appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Commission officially approves plan for new courthouse on Highway 145
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The continuing saga of the possibility of a brand new courthouse in Chilton County has taken its first huge step into becoming a reality. Following a special called meeting by the Chilton County Commission on April 2, a resolution to approve the plans to construct a new courthouse on […] The post Commission officially approves plan for new courthouse on Highway 145 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton man convicted by federal jury after 2020 shooting
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Alvin Lee McCary of Chilton County was convicted by a federal jury on March 27 for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, a press release from the United States Department of Justice stated. McCary, 57, faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison with no […] The post Chilton man convicted by federal jury after 2020 shooting appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Severe weather sweeps through Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor As severe weather swept through central Alabama in the evening of April 2, a powerful storm pushed across southeastern Chilton County leaving damage in its path. Just south of the Fairview community on County Road 37 between Clanton and Billingsley, Cynthia Bean and her family came dangerously close to […] The post Severe weather sweeps through Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Spring Guide 2024: Warner’s memory lives on through YMCA learning garden
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kathleen Warner was a beloved figure in her career field, community and family, and as of March 23, her legacy is now memorialized at the YMCA of Chilton County with the newly expanded Kathy Warner Memorial Orchard. Warner, who was an active member of...
Spring Guide 2024: Summer garden flowers coming into season
By Lucy Edwards | Chilton County Extension Coordinator Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner. The longer days and warmer temperatures signal that it will soon be time to plant the vegetable garden. Some of you may already have plants and seeds in the ground. If the plants have not taken off […] The post Spring Guide 2024: Summer garden flowers coming into season appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton Best of the Best contest entering voting stage
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The eighth annual Chilton County Best of the Best contest is now entering the voting stage, and it is now more important than ever to make your vote count. The contest’s nomination round, which was from Feb. 26 to March 15, has concluded, and the ballot for voting round […] The post Chilton Best of the Best contest entering voting stage appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Historic campground under new ownership
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist Jemison’s Peach Queen Campground recently sold and is under new ownership. The campground was previously owned by the Dorminey family, who had lived on the property since the 1800s. They established the campground in 1974. Over the years, the property has seen many changes throughout the community including the […] The post Column: Historic campground under new ownership appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton unemployment rate increases for fourth straight month
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released the unemployment numbers for the month of February on March 22, and Chilton County’s rate increased for the fourth consecutive month. Since October 2023, Chilton County’s unemployment rate increased from 1.9% to 3.0% in February. The county’s rate increased from 2.8% in January […] The post Chilton unemployment rate increases for fourth straight month appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Little Local Spotlight: Hardee turns triple play for Knights
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor This week’s little local spotlight shines on the 6U Knights as they took down the 6U Sea Dragons 19-8 on March 21. In the third inning of the game, Tucker Hardee turned a triple play by catching a line drive to second base, stepping on second base and running […] The post Little Local Spotlight: Hardee turns triple play for Knights appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Peaches growing right on time in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor After a deep freeze and frigid early spring weather put a strain on the Chilton County peach industry last year, the crop withstood the weather this year and a plentiful harvest is expected in 2024. A deep freeze and sub 20-degree weather in March last year decimated the peach […] The post Peaches growing right on time in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Lane closure on I-65 in Chilton County
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency MONTGOMERY POST – A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m. Friday, March 29, has caused a lane closure. The northbound lanes of Interstate 65 near the 214 mile marker in Chilton County are currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s […] The post Lane closure on I-65 in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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