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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.
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.
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