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Rebels extend winning streak to nine games, limited action during week
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor With Chilton County Schools on spring break this past week, it left just a handful of games on the schedule for area high school baseball and softball teams from March 22-28. Thorsby High School’s baseball team had four games during the week and went 4-0 to extend their winning […] The post Rebels extend winning streak to nine games, limited action during week appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Providence Baptist Church hosting Easter Sunrise Service
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Providence Baptist Church is hosting its annual Easter Sunrise Service that includes reenactments of the life of Christ. The annual service, which was first held in 1981 and each year after, aside from a few years due to weather, will be held rain or shine this year on March […] The post Providence Baptist Church hosting Easter Sunrise Service appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Blue Collar: Watson makes final preparations for NFL Draft at Pro Day
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor “That blue-collar mentality, and just working hard.” Nathaniel “Bookie” Watson is in the midst of the most crucial five-month period of his football career, but he is continuing to carry a mentality he developed in the small town of Maplesville throughout it. Watson participated in the Mississippi State Pro […] The post Blue Collar: Watson makes final preparations for NFL Draft at Pro Day appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Board denies parole for Chilton murder offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor A parole hearing for a Chilton County offender was held on March 12 by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. John Michael Scott was denied parole by the board, but received a reset date of March 2029. Scott’s sister, Patricia Harrell, spoke in favor of Scott being granted […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton murder offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Verbena Elementary creates handprints for Week of the Young Child
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Over 50 students at Verbena Elementary School participated in the Week of the Young Child events that are coming up in April by creating handprints that will be passed out at the Alabama State Capitol. Verbena participated with The Alabama Partnership for Children, a non-profit that devotes its time […] The post Verbena Elementary creates handprints for Week of the Young Child appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Head Start program discussed at Clanton council meeting
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The future of the Head Start program at E.M. Henry Park in Clanton was discussed at the Clanton City Council meeting on March 25. Concerns were raised recently after it was reported that the five-year lease agreement between the City of Clanton and the program had ended, and the […] The post Head Start program discussed at Clanton council meeting appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
BBCAC hosts tours, speaks on Flutter impact
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center hosted a staff-guided tour of its facility on March 21, as well as shared the impact of its Flutter 2024 event in February. The nonprofit has begun hosting the tours of its facility, including the new Jeff Cobb Sr. Harbor for Heroes wing, in […] The post BBCAC hosts tours, speaks on Flutter impact appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Smith’s 11 RBIs earns AOTW honors
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School’s Mollie Kayte Smith is this week’s athlete of the week after her performances during the week of March 15-21. Smith piled up 11 RBIs for the Red Devils in four games during the week, including three AHSAA Class 1A Area 6 matchups to push them to […] The post AOTW: Smith’s 11 RBIs earns AOTW honors appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
ALDOT holds teen driving safety summit at Verbena High School
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Transportation held a UrKeys2Drv summit at Verbena High School on March 14 that gave driving safety tips to students in Chilton County. The interactive, educational day for eighth to 12th grade students consisted of personal stories from speakers impacted by teen driving crashes, small group […] The post ALDOT holds teen driving safety summit at Verbena High School appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Anderson claims first outright POTY award
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s Iasia Anderson is The Clanton Advertiser’s girls basketball player of the year for the 2023-2024 season. Anderson captures the award outright after claiming a share of it the last two seasons. The junior posted nearly 15 points per game at 14.9, and continued to expand […] The post Anderson claims first outright POTY award appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Road rage leads to shooting on I-65
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office released more information on March 21 regarding a road rage related shooting on Interstate 65 the day before. At approximately 2:09 p.m. on March 20, a road rage incident with shots fired was called into the CCSO and Clanton Police Department by the victim […] The post Road rage leads to shooting on I-65 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton unemployment rate climbs after turn of new year
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County’s unemployment rate increased following the start of the new year, jumping to 2.8% in January, according to statistics released by the Alabama Department of Labor on March 11. That rate is up from 2.2% in December 2023, and up from 2.3% in January 2023. Those numbers represent […] The post Chilton unemployment rate climbs after turn of new year appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Two CCA students advance to national competitions
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton Christian Academy students Madison Higgins and Angelita Sullivan won their respective competitions at the state level to advance to the national competition in South Carolina in April. The two students competed in the Alabama Christian Education Association (ACEA) statewide competitions with Angelita Sullivan winning first place in two […] The post Two CCA students advance to national competitions appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Wilson chooses Huntingdon to continue football career
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Johnathon “Juicy” Wilson inked his letter of intent to play college football at Huntingdon College on March 15. The Maplesville High School standout has been one of the most electrifying football players in Chilton County the last half decade spending six years on the varsity team, every year since […] The post Wilson chooses Huntingdon to continue football career appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Lively signs with Millsaps College for baseball
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Kepler Lively became the first baseball player in 2024 from Chilton County High School to sign his letter of intent to play college baseball, choosing Millsaps College on March 13. Lively, a senior pitcher for the Tigers, signed his letter at Jack Hayes Field with teammates, family and friends […] The post Lively signs with Millsaps College for baseball appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Leadership Chilton visits the State Capitol, Gov. Ivey
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Leadership Chilton presented by the Chilton County Extension Office visited the State Capitol in Montgomery for its sixth session. The group met with legislators, justices, judges and other staffers during the trip including District 42nd Rep. Van Smith, Sen. Clyde Chambliss, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, assistant Agriculture Commissioner […] The post Leadership Chilton visits the State Capitol, Gov. Ivey appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
CCHS soccer earns area win over Calera during week’s action
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor After a wash out the first full week of March, Chilton County High School’s soccer teams got back on the pitch the week of March 11-15. Two crucial AHSAA Class 6A Area 5 games awaited the Tigers, with the first on March 12 hosting Benjamin Russell High School. The […] The post CCHS soccer earns area win over Calera during week’s action appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Students explore military options at LeCroy Tech
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor High school students in Chilton County got the opportunity to explore military options available to them at LeCroy Career Technical Center’s Military Day on March 14. The U.S Army, the U.S. Army National Guard and the Marines were among the branches present for students, and they received information about […] The post Students explore military options at LeCroy Tech appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Warner dedication at Chilton YMCA
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist The late Kathleen Provancal Warner will be remembered on March 23 at 9 a.m. at the YMCA of Chilton County’s learning garden and orchard during a dedication service. Warner unexpectedly passed away in November 2023. She was an active member of the YMCA with a passion for education and […] The post Column: Warner dedication at Chilton YMCA appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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