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Thorsby’s Jones makes pitching return to Alabama
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School alumnus Tanner Jones made his pitching return to Alabama on April 19 as he took the mound to start for No. 1 ranked Texas A&M University. Jones and the Aggies played a three-game series at Sewell-Thomas Stadium against the University of Alabama, and the junior got […] The post Thorsby’s Jones makes pitching return to Alabama appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Remembering Gage Roper, the fighter
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor It is not every day that something affects me longer than a few minutes. I have always been one to shake things quickly and not let them dictate my mood for the rest of the day or week. However, this week has not been one of those cases. When […] The post Column: Remembering Gage Roper, the fighter appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Gilliland recognized for half century of service
By Billy Singleton | Special to The Advertiser Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims and the Clanton City Council recently honored Kenneth Gilliland, co-owner of B&G Flying Service of Clanton, for achieving the milestone of fifty years of service as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. During the April 22 meeting of the Clanton City Council, Gilliland was presented […] The post Gilliland recognized for half century of service appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Verbena enhancing middle school career tech program
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School was recently awarded a $50,000 grant to expand its family and consumer science program at the school for its middle school students to gain valuable life skills early in life. The grant was offered by the State Department of Education and is designed to be used […] The post Verbena enhancing middle school career tech program appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Internet expansion coming to Chilton County with CAEC grants
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is expanding its internet coverage across central Alabama by way of grants that will greatly benefit some residents in Chilton County. The CAEC was awarded seven broadband grants through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ (ADECA) Capital Projects Fund allocation totaling $22.9 million […] The post Internet expansion coming to Chilton County with CAEC grants appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby hosts professionals for Careers on Wheels Day
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby School hosted a Careers on Wheels Day on April 18 for its elementary students to interact with professionals in lines of work that deal with vehicles in some capacity. Professionals from Alabama Power, Army National Guard, Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, Ellison Farms, Spire, Thorsby Fire Department and Thorsby […] The post Thorsby hosts professionals for Careers on Wheels Day appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton County upperclassmen explore options at career fair
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County School District held its annual Spring Career Fair on April 18 at Jefferson State Community College Chilton-Clanton Campus to help guide juniors and seniors in the county down their respective career paths. The annual career fair brought in over 50 businesses from different fields like construction, […] The post Chilton County upperclassmen explore options at career fair appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Union Grove hosting clothes giveaway and fish fry
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist Union Grove Baptist Church will host a free clothes giveaway on April 27 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Clothes sizes will range from newborn to adult. Families will be able to sort through clothes to update their wardrobes for spring. “Last fall we hosted a clothes giveaway for fall and winter […] The post Column: Union Grove hosting clothes giveaway and fish fry appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Wyatt blisters in 200 meters for CCHS
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s Tania Wyatt is this week’s athlete of the week after her performances during the week of April 12-18. Wyatt took home two gold medals at the Sylacauga Meet #5 on April 12 at Sylacauga High School in girls 100- and 200-meter dashes. Wyatt set a […] The post AOTW: Wyatt blisters in 200 meters for CCHS appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thelma’s Kitchen comes to Clanton with first restaurant
By Carey Reeder| Managing Editor One of the most established food trucks in the Birmingham area now has its first storefront operation in the heart of Clanton. Thelma’s Kitchen Food Truck has been a staple in the southeast for over 25 years with Renita and James Brown traveling the region to festivals and gatherings serving […] The post Thelma’s Kitchen comes to Clanton with first restaurant appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Liberty Christian Academy hosts fun run
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Liberty Christian Academy in Clanton hosted a fun run for its students on April 18 to get them outside and enjoying the spring weather that has broken out across the county. The students split up into teams and competed in different water and team games before making laps around […] The post Liberty Christian Academy hosts fun run appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
10th annual Relay For Life Pageant coming up
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The 10th annual Relay For Life Pageant in Chilton County is set for April 27 inside the Chilton County High School auditorium. Doors will open at 11 a.m. for contestants, and the public can enter the building at noon. The pageants will begin at 1 p.m. starting with the […] The post 10th annual Relay For Life Pageant coming up appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Return of Farm-City to Chilton yields awards for committee
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor In its first year back in Chilton County, the farm-city program made an immediate impact in the community and was recognized for that by taking home awards at the Annual Farm-City Awards Program on April 11. Held in Auburn, the annual awards banquet recognizes some of the state’s best […] The post Return of Farm-City to Chilton yields awards for committee appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jemison joins countywide radio improvement measures
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Jemison City Council approved a resolution to join other entities in Chilton County to improve communications for the county’s public safety responders at its meeting on April 15. The council voted to pass resolution 04-15-24R that approved a contract with the Chilton County Commission, Chilton County 911 District, […] The post Jemison joins countywide radio improvement measures appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jemison High School names students of the month from April
Jemison High School announced their students of the month for April. Photos contributed by LORI FARRIS The post Jemison High School names students of the month from April appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Sew Charming named top quilt shop in Alabama for second consecutive year
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Local Clanton quilt shop Sew Charming is making waves after being named the best quilt shop in Alabama for the second consecutive year. The Local Quilt Shop Contest hosted by byannie.com was created to showcase local quilt shops around the country, and to show people what they are designing […] The post Sew Charming named top quilt shop in Alabama for second consecutive year appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Parole granted by board for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 hearings on April 4, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Jerry Wayne Wilson was granted parole by the board during his hearing, but with special conditions. Wilson was granted parole, but will have to wear an ankle monitor […] The post Parole granted by board for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Thorsby gets new fitness gym
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist The former Daddy’s Kitchen Restaurant in Thorsby, located at 876 Dakota Road, is being revamped and reconstructed to be a new fitness gym. B U Fitness Gym will be a 24-hour gym and is set to open May 4. Owners and Chilton County residents Charlie and Casey Dorminey hope […] The post Column: Thorsby gets new fitness gym appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
AOTW: Seeley shoves for Thorsby
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Aiden Seeley is this week’s athlete of the week after his performances during the week of April 5-11. The old narrative that one player cannot win a game is normally right. However, if there was ever an exception to that, it may have been on April […] The post AOTW: Seeley shoves for Thorsby appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Sammons’ restoration of cars, feet aided by St. Vincent’s
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton hospital’s wound center is promoting National Foot Health Awareness Month in April, encouraging people to take care of the only two feet they will ever have. Residents in Chilton County, like Tim Sammons, have already benefited greatly from the wound center’s services by getting […] The post Sammons’ restoration of cars, feet aided by St. Vincent’s appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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