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Blast From the Past donates to CMS choir
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Blast From the Past of Chilton County made a $500 donation to the Clanton Middle School choir in May that will benefit future performers of Blast. Blast From the Past vocalist and former CMS choir member Madison Taylor presented the check to the school. “Blast is pleased to enrich […] The post Blast From the Past donates to CMS choir appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Barnett completes first hours of executive law enforcement program
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville Police Chief Riley Barnett recently completed the first tier of 40 hours of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program (CLEEP) through the Alabama Association of Chief of Police (AACOP). Barnett received his recognition for completion of the first 40 hours of the program at the Alabama Association of […] The post Barnett completes first hours of executive law enforcement program appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Davis, Jemison fielding track team next spring
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Jemison High School will field its first track and field team next spring for the first time in over 20 years after the announcement earlier in May. Head football coach Rishard Davis will be leading the program as the head coach, and he hopes to bring the team back […] The post Davis, Jemison fielding track team next spring appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby Book Blast provides books for students at home
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby School’s prekindergarten through sixth grade students participated in the Books R Fun Book Blast before departing for summer break that put more books into the student’s home libraries. The Book Blast raised funds for the students by asking them to follow a treasure map that included submitting names […] The post Thorsby Book Blast provides books for students at home appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Scruggs enshrined at CCHS with new class hall
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School and Chilton County Schools honored late principal Ray Scruggs by naming the new building addition on the CCHS campus in his honor. A dedication ceremony was held in April for the building that welcomed Scruggs’ family members, former CCHS teachers and students under Scruggs, current […] The post Scruggs enshrined at CCHS with new class hall appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Suspect in custody following Maplesville break in
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on May 30 regarding a break in and an at-large suspect in the Maplesville community, the suspect has been located and apprehended. At 2:45 p.m. on May 30, Chilton 911 received a call reporting that a subject had forcibly entered a […] The post Suspect in custody following Maplesville break in appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Suspect in custody following Maplesville break in
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on May 30 regarding a break in and an at-large suspect in the Maplesville community, the suspect has been located and apprehended. At 2:45 p.m. on May 30, Chilton 911 received a call reporting that a subject had forcibly entered a […] The post Suspect in custody following Maplesville break in appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Leadership Chilton course graduates first class
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Leadership Chilton class coordinated by the Chilton County Alabama Extension Office graduated its first group of 16 individuals who completed the eight-month course. Leadership Chilton held a graduation ceremony at Helen Jenkins Chapel in Thorsby on May 22 to recognize the graduates of the class. The graduates spent […] The post Leadership Chilton course graduates first class appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Main Street in Jemison revitalized following improvements
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Jemison’s historical Main Street received extensive improvements that revitalized the area and offers endless event possibilities for the strip of road. The project was made possible through the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program (T.A.P.) after Jemison secured a grant for the Main Street improvements. […] The post Main Street in Jemison revitalized following improvements appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Four CCS bus drivers make final routes in Chilton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Four Chilton County Schools bus drivers completed their final routes and parked their buses following the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Eric Bailey, Ken Copen, Tina Lewis and Cindy McCraw all will be retiring from driving school buses for the school system with each one accounting for at […] The post Four CCS bus drivers make final routes in Chilton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
No life-threatening injuries following fiery boat incident on Lake Mitchell
From Alabama Law Enforcement Agency CHILTON COUNTY – A marine-related event occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. Sunday, May 26, which resulted in the injury of three individuals. Phillip L. McCarn, 39, of Hoover was injured while attempting to crank a 2000 Maxum 19-foot bow rider. The vessel suddenly burst into flames causing injuries to McCarn and […] The post No life-threatening injuries following fiery boat incident on Lake Mitchell appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Three Chilton offenders granted parole during May 14-16 hearings
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Parole hearings for four Chilton County offenders were held on May 14-16 by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles with three being granted an early release. On May 14, two of the three Chilton offenders had their paroles hearings held. First, James Lanier Edwards was denied parole by […] The post Three Chilton offenders granted parole during May 14-16 hearings appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Elmore signs with Enterprise State for soccer
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School graduate Gentry Elmore will be continuing his soccer career at the collegiate level after signing to play for Enterprise State Community College on May 15. Elmore will be amongst the very first players in the ESCC program to put on the jersey for the Boll […] The post Elmore signs with Enterprise State for soccer appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby secures CAWACO RC&D grant for Richard Wood Park
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The CAWACO Resource Conservation & Development Council met with dignitaries at the 2024 Strawberry Festival in Thorsby to present a check for a $10,000 grant that will go towards funding improvements to city’s Richard Wood Park. CAWACO RC&D representatives met with 42nd District Representative Van Smith and Thorsby Mayor […] The post Thorsby secures CAWACO RC&D grant for Richard Wood Park appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby FFA sends four teams to state competition
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s FFA program added three more teams to compete at state FFA competition at Auburn University on June 3 at the central district competition in April. The central district competition, held at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, saw the Rebels send their veterinary science, poultry […] The post Thorsby FFA sends four teams to state competition appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
LeCroy hosts state welding competition on its campus
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor LeCroy Career Technical Center hosted a state-wide welding competition in April that welcomed dozens of high school students to its campus. The competition was sponsored by the Tulsa Welding School in Oklahoma and hosted by LCTC welding instructor Daniel Gilliland in the welding shop on the LeCroy campus in […] The post LeCroy hosts state welding competition on its campus appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Living Waters Mission Home opens in Jemison
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County residents Todd and Shirley Stone were working selflessly with the ministry Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus in Central America when their world changed drastically. The missionaries were in Belize spreading the word of God when Todd was stricken with a stroke last summer that left many things in […] The post Living Waters Mission Home opens in Jemison appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Girl Scouts create Pet Pantry for Chilton community
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Girl Scout Troop 337’s Juniors and Cadettes have earned their Bronze and Silver Awards after completing a pet pantry project at Goose Pond Park. The pet pantry was placed at the bridge crossing to enter the park near the parking lot. “For their Bronze and Silver Awards, they decided […] The post Girl Scouts create Pet Pantry for Chilton community appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Coming together for a common cause on Lake Mitchell
By Peggy Bullard | Community Columnist On May 4, Home Owners Boat Owners (HOBO) joined Alabama Power for the Renew Our Rivers Lake Mitchell spring cleanup. There were 45 to 50 people present to help pull trash out of the lake. Some families start their cleaning from their place and end up at the pavilion […] The post Column: Coming together for a common cause on Lake Mitchell appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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