Clanton
911 Board and RPS sign agreement
The Chilton County E911 Board and Regional Paramedical Services have signed a memorandum of understanding.
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THS to get much-needed volleyball net
To play volleyball you need a net, and the Thorsby Rebels currently do not have one. However, that ...
Clanton Mayor dies after COVID-19 illness
It is with heavy hearts that The Clanton Advertiser reports long-time Mayor Billy Joe Driver has passed away.
Three more state titles for Thorsby FFA
Thorsby FFA continued the school’s winning tradition of recent years by winning three categories in the state competition ...
Clanton
Pedestrian dies after walking into traffic
An accident involving a pedestrian and a semi on Highway 31 on July 9 resulted in a fatality.
by Joyanna Love.
Clanton
County computers down after incident
The Chilton County Commission computer network is temporarily down as specialists research a cyber incident, potentially ransomware, which has disrupted the system.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:04 pm
Clanton
Board of Education names CMS assistant principal
The Chilton County Board of Education has selected André Davis as the new assistant principal for Clanton Middle School.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:38 pm
Clanton
Jeff State mostly online next semester
Jefferson State Community College, including the Chilton-Clanton campus, will conduct classes mostly through online platforms.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 10:54 am
BREAKING NEWS
BOE changes school start date
The Chilton County Board of Education has approved moving the school start date for the 2020-2021 school year to Aug. 17.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:14 am
Manufacturing career
Pre-apprenticeship offered for Jeff State, Lawson State students
Developing STEM programs in Chilton County Schools has become more of focus in recent years, and now recent high school graduates will have the opportunity ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 4:57 pm
Clanton
Republican Runoff election for senator is July 14
The Republican primary runoff vote for United States Senator will be held on July 14.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, July 6, 2020 3:39 pm
APA media awards
Advertiser earns several APA awards
The Alabama Press Association recently announced the recipients of its 2020 media awards. The Clanton Advertiser was able to bring home honors across the fields ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 2:57 pm
Obituaries
Horace Winford Maddox, Jr.
Horace Winford Maddox, Jr., age 62, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Jemison, He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Niece (Chris); son, Mitchell ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, July 6, 2020 1:52 pm
Columns
COLUMN: Time to do something new
With COVID-19 all of Chilton County has had to be at home more often due to Gov. Kay Ivey's stay at home and safer at ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, July 6, 2020 12:33 pm
Columns
COLUMN: Kelley and friends encouraging others
During days of unpopular political opinions, civil unrest and built-up animosity, one local woman is working to build others up. Charolette Kelley of Verbena has ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, July 6, 2020 12:27 pm
Awards
CCHS alum wins story contest
Sarah Beth Huntley of Clanton has been named the winner of Go On Girl! Book Club’s Unpublished Writers Award.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, July 6, 2020 12:23 pm
Land Transactions
Deeds transferred in Chilton County from June 23 – June 28
June 23 -Marcus Harrison to Carl Allen Wyatt and Aleta Wyatt, for $190,000, land located in lot 33 of Gravel Beach. -Kyle Hayes and Tanya ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:23 am
Marriages
Marriages in Chilton County from June 26 – July 1
June 30 -Timothy Oneil Simon to Ju ‘Quella Katrease Thomas -Julius Michael Atchison to Constance Amanda Hamby July 1 -Christopher Allen Gragg to Alyssa Marie ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:21 am
Divorces
Divorces in Chilton County from June 26 – July 1
June 26 -Julia Buchanan from Jeremy Halford -Alethia Peterson from Willie Peterson -Catoya Ellis from Broderick Wright -Emily Rhodes from Christopher Hill -Mary Minor from ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:15 am
Fire and Police Reports
Chilton County Sheriff’s Office reports from June 24- June 30
June 24 -Criminal mischief; Theft of property: I-65 North mile marker 212, Clanton -Possession of a controlled substance; Possession of drug paraphernalia: Seventh Street South, ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:14 am
Fire and Police Reports
Jemison Police Department reports from June 22– June 28
June 22 -Report of Domestic violence: 100 block of Melrose Place -Report of a burglary: 100 block of Highway 191 -One person arrested for domestic ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:13 am
Fire and Police Reports
Clanton Fire Department reports from June 24 – June 30
June 24 -Syncope: 200 block of Health Center Drive -Public assist: 200 block of Martha St. -Police matter: 1400 block of Seventh St. S -Chest ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:08 am
Columns
The world through gray-colored glasses
As human beings in this life, it seems we feel compelled to create the scenario of good vs. evil. However, this is a very simplistic ...
by Anthony Richards, Thursday, July 2, 2020 4:14 pm
jemison intermediate school
Proclamation recognizes JIS’s diligence as PLTW school
Jemison Intermediate Principal D.J. Nix received a proclamation from Sen. Cam Ward in recognition of the outdoor classroom being constructed and the school’s designation as ...
by Anthony Richards, Thursday, July 2, 2020 4:10 pm
Clanton
DNA used to identify 1984 murder victim
The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office has announced that the victim in a 1984 murder has been identified.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, July 2, 2020 3:36 pm
Brad Carter
Carter sworn in as Board of Education member
Brad Carter is officially a member of the Chilton County Board of Education following a swearing-in ceremony June 30. He was sworn in by Circuit ...
by Anthony Richards, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:40 pm
Clanton
Clanton Mayor in hospital with COVID-19
Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver is being treated for COVID-19 at St. Vincent’s Birmingham.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:41 pm
Broadband study
Broadband study attempts to pinpoint reliability issues
The talk of improving broadband capability in Chilton County has picked up in recent months and has been diagnosed as an issue during the Covid-19 ...
by Anthony Richards, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:42 pm
Clanton
CCS looking for parent input for school year
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Managing Editor Chilton County Schools is asking for input from students’ parents and guardians in preparing for the start of school. The ...
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:20 am
Clanton
Butterfly Bridge encourages heightened awareness
Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center has seen a decrease in child abuse cases in the past couple of months. However, Executive Director Jana Zuelzke said ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, June 29, 2020 3:50 pm
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