Maplesville
West Fraser closes temporarily due to COVID-19
The West Fraser mill in Maplesville has closed for the week of April 6 after two employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Colleges notice Johnson’s potential
The offers to play college football are beginning to roll in for Isabella junior lineman Brett Johnson. As ...
Clanton Lions Club cancels 2020 Peach Pageant
The list of local events that have been impacted by COVID-19 concerns and social distancing keeps growing.
Timely hits, work ethic highlights Kelley’s career
It has been an emotional time in recent weeks for Verbena senior softball player Madison Kelley following the ...
Artist enjoys creating with wood
Each wooden art piece Ben Smith of Jemison creates is an intricate design crafted from hundreds to thousands ...
Clanton
What about funds paid for canceled school trips?
With many highly anticipated field trips being canceled, Chilton County Schools has a procedure in place for parents to request a refund.
by Joyanna Love.
Clanton
CCS makes changes to food program
Chilton County Schools Child Nutrition Feeding Program will be changing its schedule starting April 13.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 2:53 pm
Clanton
Ivey announces Ribbons of Hope campaign
By J.R. TIDWELL / Editor Gov. Kay Ivey announced her new “Ribbons of Hope” campaign April 7 at the Alabama State Capitol. Ivey encourages the ...
by J.R. Tidwell, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 4:01 pm
Obituaries
Sylvia Jones Patterson
Sylvia Jones Patterson, 78, of Clanton, Alabama, passed away April 5, 2020, at Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. She was born November 11, 1941, in ...
by J.R. Tidwell, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 3:57 pm
College signing
Atchison signs to play quarterback at Culver-Stockton
Cole Atchison has signed to play football at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, just months after being named The Clanton Advertiser’s 2019 Offensive Player of ...
by Anthony Richards, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 3:32 pm
Clanton
LCTC students offered continued learning opportunities
While Chilton County Schools is offering core classes through online avenues or packets mailed to students, LeCroy Career Technical Center has developed plans to help ...
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:25 pm
Clanton
Work goes on at local animal farm
By J.R. TIDWELL / Editor While COVID-19 may be changing the landscape of date-to-day life for many people across the country, certain industries carry on. ...
by J.R. Tidwell, Monday, April 6, 2020 4:18 pm
Obituaries
Thomas Grady Taylor
Thomas Grady Taylor, age 65, died April 3, 2020, as a result of injuries in an automobile accident in Henderson. He was born March 15, ...
by J.R. Tidwell, Monday, April 6, 2020 4:12 pm
Coronavirus
State launches COVID-19 resource website
Gov. Kay Ivey announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org on April 6. The website will serve as an online resource and contain information regarding how the ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, April 6, 2020 3:53 pm
maplesville baseball
Jones embraced role as MHS’s lone senior
Gavin Jones was the lone senior on this year’s Maplesville baseball team, but it was a role he welcomed from the start. According to Jones, ...
by Anthony Richards, Monday, April 6, 2020 3:51 pm
Clanton
LeCroy receives teaching award
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association has named local educator Jay LeCroy the 2020 Teacher of Excellence for Alabama in the high school division.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 6, 2020 1:20 pm
Clanton
CCS continues to serve special education students
Chilton County Schools special education department has developed plans to provide service to students while school buildings are closed due to COVID-19.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 6, 2020 11:53 am
Clanton
Gov. Ivey issues stay-at-home order for state
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on April 3 issued a stay at home order to be applied statewide. The order will be effective beginning Saturday, April ...
by J.R. Tidwell, Friday, April 3, 2020 4:41 pm
Coronavirus
Free karate workout set for April 9
Finding ways to remain active while staying at home is a dilemma that many Chilton County residents are dealing with. Sean Gilham with Impact Martial ...
by Anthony Richards, Friday, April 3, 2020 4:14 pm
Coronavirus
No spring practice means being creative
Although there will be no more spring high school sports this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is still important for athletes to finds ...
by Anthony Richards, Friday, April 3, 2020 4:10 pm
Clanton
3D printing to help in ventilator shortage
Many with 3D printers are stepping up to help address the critical need for ventilators in areas most hit by the COVD-19 strain of coronavirus.
by Joyanna Love, Friday, April 3, 2020 12:53 pm
Clanton
CCS providing emotional support for students
Even though Chilton County Schools has ended face-to-face classes for the school year, the school system is working to have teachers and counselors available to ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 2, 2020 4:36 pm
Clanton
Jeff State supports students in online classes
Jefferson State Community College, including the Chilton County campus, has moved to alternative methods of instruction for the rest of the school year in response ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:16 pm
Clanton
CAEC receives grants to expand high speed internet
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative has received eight grants from the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund to continue its efforts to provide broadband internet access to rural ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:35 am
Clanton
Coping with social distancing
Many are at home more these days as people throughout the United States are being encouraged to stay home and help decrease the spread of ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:27 am
2020 Census
Census continues despite pandemic
One thing that continues to go on even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is the process of gathering data for the 2020 United ...
by Anthony Richards, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:16 pm
chilton county commission
Courthouse closes to public
The Chilton County Commission declared that the courthouse will be closed to the public for 14 days beginning April 1. “The health of our employees ...
by Anthony Richards, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:12 pm
Clanton
Chilton County 911 adds text option
Chilton County residents now have a new option to contact 911 dispatchers in an emergency if talking is not possible or would put them in ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:57 pm
Clanton
Ministry providing food pickup
As coronavirus social distancing recommendations continue, some aid local organizations have had to temporarily close.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:42 pm
Clanton
BOE releases at-home study plan for rest of school year
The Chilton County Board of Education unanimously approved a plan to provide at-home educational options to students for the rest of the school year during ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:21 pm
Clanton
BOE approves education plan for at-home study
The Chilton County Board of Education has approved a plan to provide at-home educational options to students for the rest of the school year.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 5:46 pm
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