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Clanton

THE YEAR AHEAD: School board officials place students’ safety first

Leaders of the Chilton County School System are placing students’ safety and academic achievement at the top of their list of priorities this year. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, January 11, 2013 7:50 pm

Maplesville

THE YEAR AHEAD: Maplesville mayor looks to increase town’s revenue

Municipal elections in August 2012 brought W.C. Hayes back to Maplesville’s mayoral position, and he is approaching this year with specific goals for the people ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, January 11, 2013 7:48 pm

Jemison

School cleared after ‘vague threat’

Students returned to Jemison High School Tuesday after law enforcement and school officials determined there was no immediate danger related to a handwritten message found ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 6:58 pm

News

Relay 2013 kickoff set for Monday

Relay For Life in Chilton County is not limited to a 12-hour period of time. The annual event responsible for bringing hundreds of people together ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 6:54 pm

News

Lions Club looks at ways to expand service, membership

Clanton Lions Club members spent part of their meeting Jan. 4 discussing ways to increase their outreach efforts and membership in Chilton County. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 2:58 pm

Jemison

Former Jemison High principal killed in wreck (updated)

A two-vehicle wreck Saturday in Tallassee claimed the life of former Jemison High School principal Alan Davis Thompson. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Monday, January 7, 2013 10:21 am

Jemison

Morris named Jemison’s Officer of the Year

The Jemison Police Department presented Sgt. Randy Morris Jr. with the 2012 Officer Donald “Josh” Newman Officer of the Year Award at the department’s annual ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, January 4, 2013 2:56 pm

News

Evening classes to fit schedules of students, working adults

LeCroy Career Technical Center periodically offers workforce training night classes suitable for students 16 and older as well as adults with jobs that preclude them ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, January 4, 2013 2:41 pm

News

Chamber banquet to reflect ‘team spirit’

The “team spirit” theme of this year’s Chilton County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Jan. 17 will reflect the collective effort of its members to ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, January 3, 2013 1:39 pm

News

5K race will benefit Billingsley School walking trail project

Proceeds from a 5K race in Billingsley on Saturday will facilitate a project to build a walking trail at Billingsley School. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 6:43 pm

Faith and Family

‘Skateboard Preacher’ rolling to Shiloh Baptist

An evangelist known for his unique set of wheels on stage will visit Chilton County again this weekend. Jamie Coulter, sometimes called the “Skateboard Preacher,” ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 6:34 pm

Columns

New Year’s traditions

While writing a story about New Year’s traditions and superstitions for the Dec. 28 newspaper, I uncovered interesting customs—some I was familiar with and others ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Friday, December 28, 2012 7:09 pm

Lifestyles

Locals observe New Year’s traditions, superstitions

What if one serving of black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day unlocked 365 days of good luck for a person? Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, December 27, 2012 6:00 pm

Clanton

New Year’s will affect businesses, services

Local municipalities, schools, banks and businesses will be closed New Year’s Day on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, December 27, 2012 5:58 pm

News

Book based on series of dreams

A series of related dreams Union Grove resident Alton Ellison had nearly a decade ago as he slept helped him achieve a different kind of ... Read more

by Emily Beckett, Thursday, December 27, 2012 5:52 pm

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