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Thorsby FFA fruit sale features locally grown produce

“This year, they sent the prices, and they were sky-high,” Thorsby FFA sponsor Brian Lucas said. “The quality of fruit the last few years has ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Monday, October 13, 2014 6:51 pm

Clanton

Schools to observe National School Lunch Week

“I don’t know that we’ve ever promoted it a lot, but we wanted to this year because we are trying to provide healthy lunches,” Child ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, October 10, 2014 6:21 pm

News

26th Swedish Fest set for Saturday

“As of right now, we have 86 vendors, so it’s going to be a big one this year,” Swedish Fest Committee Chairwoman Laura Liveoak said. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, October 9, 2014 2:09 pm

News

2014 Swedish Fest Queens crowned

Five new Swedish Fest queens were crowned in pageants Monday and Tuesday, just in time for Thorsby’s 2014 Swedish Festival on Oct. 11. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 6:25 pm

Clanton

Canfield addresses economic development at Chamber luncheon

“I want to give you a sense of where we’ve been, what we’re doing and where we’re headed,” Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 4:35 pm

Clanton

Preschool students meet firefighters, police officers

“It’s just something we try to do for the kids so they’re not afraid,” CFBC Preschool Assistant Director Melinda White said. “These people are here ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Tuesday, October 7, 2014 5:24 pm

Clanton

Foster care ministry event to raise money for dining facility

“We’ve added the silent auction this year,” Raleigh’s Place co-founder Sharon King said. “We’ve got lots of great things, from artwork to a Rolex watch ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Monday, October 6, 2014 5:05 pm

Sports

Verbena loses to Fruitdale in overtime ‘heartbreaker’

“They played their hearts out,” Verbena head coach Mike Harris said. “I’m proud of their effort. They’ve got a lot of heart, and that means ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, October 3, 2014 11:10 pm

Clanton

Road projects on Highway 145 should be finished by early 2015

“The public is urged to drive with caution and reduce their speed in both of these work zones,” Dee Rowe said. “They should be alert ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, October 3, 2014 4:27 pm

Clanton

Cold front to bring cool temps, rain

During the overnight hours and into Friday, Clanton could see showers and thunderstorms beginning as early as 4 a.m. as the cold front moves through ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, October 2, 2014 5:31 pm

Clanton

Author to speak about antebellum Montgomery at book lecture

“I want to deal with the difficulties of travel,” Jeffrey Benton said. “It was incredibly difficult to travel along the federal road and along the ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, October 2, 2014 4:12 pm

News

Almighty Mud Run to benefit Bridges of Faith ministries

“We designed the course for all walks of life,” Bridges of Faith Director of Operations and Development Tony Dyer said. “The last event had 1,007 ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 5:31 pm

Billingsley

Schools seek public’s help to win athletics grants

“The great thing is they don’t limit you to just one vote per school,” Billingsley softball coach J.T. Lawrence said. “People could vote for both ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 4:20 pm

Clanton

Chiropractic clinic holds open house

“We just wanted to reintroduce ourselves to people and try to just get the word out that we’re still here,” John Irwin, D.C., said Tuesday. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3:42 pm

Clanton

Shelter to run cat adoption specials through October

“The cat will still be spayed or neutered, have a microchip and have all shots up to date,” Humane Society Board Secretary Katherine Reece said. ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Monday, September 29, 2014 5:00 pm

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