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Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor While the skies were unkind to the Peach Parade in Clanton on June 29, that did not dampen the crowd’s spirit to celebrate the county’s peach industry. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Clanton to see the sights and sounds of the 2024 parade. The procession featured […] The post Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
New Peach Queens crowned in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton Lions Club crowned four new Peach Queens this week to represent the peach farmers and the county’s most precious resource. The four pageants are a staple of the annual Chilton County Peach Festival every year, and now four new queens will have the chance to represent the […] The post New Peach Queens crowned in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Peach Auction raised over $80,000 for the second consecutive year on June 29 as dozens of fresh Chilton County peaches were sold. The final total of $81,000 in this year’s peach auction is the second highest amount raised by hosts the Clanton Lions Club, just behind […] The post Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Main Street Calera pushing for façade improvement plans
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — The effort to revitalize Calera’s Main Street has been going on for five years and it isn’t stopping any time soon, according to Calera Main Street Executive Director Jackie Batson. “We have a lot more opportunity moving forward,” said Batson. Batson says with construction underway for the Calera Courtyard, another step […]
Applications now open for Leadership Chilton 2025
From Brandy Childress | Chilton County Extension Office Are you an ambitious leader who is seeking to enhance your leadership skills and develop your leadership abilities? Then Leadership Chilton County is the program for you. Leadership Chilton is an opportunity for leaders to embark on an eight-month committed journey to learn more about Chilton County. […] The post Applications now open for Leadership Chilton 2025 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Behind the “Seams” with American Village
For 25 years, the American Village costumes have brought history to life. Photography by Steven Ross and Courtesy American Village. American Village has educated and delighted its many visitors ever since it was founded by now-president emeritus Tom Walker in 1999. The village offers replicas of historic buildings and actors (also called interpreters) who portray notable persons in U.S. history, like George Washington and Patrick Henry. Yet these talented actors and this charming re-creation of early American life would be incomplete without the dedicated women in the costume department who work diligently for authenticity in everything the actors wear.
Local artist completes new historic mural for Columbiana’s Main Street
Last month, the Columbiana Beautification Board celebrated the completion of a long-planned mural that now welcomes visitors entering the city’s Main Street from the south. The post Local artist completes new historic mural for Columbiana’s Main Street appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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