Jemison
New principals for JES and JIS named
The Chilton County Board of Education named Rosalyn Dixon and Dr. Meghan Owens to principal positions during the April 20 board meeting.
Joyanna Love, Author at The Clanton Advertiser
Clanton
Clanton resident receives Jeff State’s Carson award
Jefferson State announced the winners of its top annual awards during a virtual Honors Convocation on Thursday, April 15.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:01 pm
Clanton
BOE motions for salary schedule, 106 non-renewals fail
The Chilton County Board of Education considered an updated salary schedule and non-renewing 106 employees during a meeting on April 20.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:45 am
Clanton
CPD to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection
With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:59 am
Clanton
Godwin couple closing ACME to retire
April 30 will mark the end of an era as Gary and Angie Godwin close ACME Building Supply and start their retirement.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:37 am
Jemison
Jemison approves Sunday alcohol sales
The Jemison City Council approved limited alcohol sales on Sunday during its meeting on April 19.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:26 am
Columns
OPINION: Fostering Chilton’s Fur Babies
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith/ Community Columnist Dogs and cats at Chilton County Humane Society are eagerly waiting for families to adopt them and take them to ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 19, 2021 11:57 am
Clanton
Unemployment decreased in March
The Alabama Department of Labor has released unemployment numbers for March.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 19, 2021 11:48 am
Columns
OPINION: Learn from history to avoid pitfalls
Last week, I was able to talk to Frank Atchison about the Bay of Pigs invasion. Atchison had contacted us because he wanted the historical ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 19, 2021 9:17 am
Jemison
Remembering the Bay of Pigs invasion
On the 60th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, Jemison resident Frank Atkinson wants to make sure the events are remembered.
by Joyanna Love, Friday, April 16, 2021 12:15 pm
Jemison
IDA to partner for strategic plans beyond Clanton
What will this town look like in the future?
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:40 am
Maplesville
Maplesville Council sponsors books for students
The Maplesville Town Council has approved funds to provide a book for each student in first and fourth grades from The Ambassador.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:52 pm
Clanton
IDA approves studies on Ellison property
The Industrial Development Authority is moving forward with environmental studies on the Ellison property that the Chilton County Commission has approved purchasing with contingencies.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:32 am
Clanton
Bicyclists to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Society
Alabama Power’s Power Pedalers bicyclists group will host its 2021 The Dam Ride on April 16.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:34 pm
Clanton
Clanton takes first step toward draft beer sales
The Clanton City Council unanimously approved a resolution to request the state legislature pass local legislation allowing the sale of draft beer in the city ...
