justinaverette, Author at The Clanton Advertiser

Editor's pick

Makenzie Ray crowned 2012 Miss Peach

Makenzie Ray was crowned the 2012 Peach Queen on Thursday night. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:45 pm

Clanton

Averette named publisher in Demopolis; Dawkins new Clanton managing editor

Clanton Advertiser managing editor Justin Averette has been named publisher of The Demopolis Times. Stephen Dawkins will become Clanton's new managing editor. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, June 28, 2012 5:15 pm

Lifestyles

Price named Young Miss Peach

Madison Price went two-for-two during Monday night’s Young Miss Peach Pageant. Price won the evening’s top crown and the casual wear portion as well. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, June 25, 2012 10:08 pm

PICTURE FLIPPER

Locals do well in Peach Run

The 2012 Peach Run had more participants than ever — more than 120 people ran in either the 5K or 10K race. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, June 25, 2012 3:02 pm

Editor's pick

McGhar crowned Little Miss Peach

The sixth time proved a charm for 7-year-old Cameron McGhar. The Clanton Elementary School student was named Little Miss Peach on Saturday night. Though it ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, June 23, 2012 10:38 pm

News

New office to be ‘by veterans, for veterans’

Chilton County veterans will band together to open a volunteer office to help veterans apply for benefits and complete paperwork. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, June 22, 2012 2:10 pm

Clanton

Police find meth lab at Clanton hotel

Clanton Police Department officers found an active meth lab Wednesday at Days Inn in Clanton. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:53 pm

News

Hilyer to seek second term as Thorsby mayor

Thorsby mayor Dearl Hilyer will seek another term as the town’s top leader. Hilyer said he decided to seek a second term after prayer and ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 3:29 pm

News

Thorsby appoints new town clerk

The Thorsby Town Council approved Crystal Smith as the new town clerk during Monday’s meeting. Smith comes to Thorsby from neighboring Jemison, where she worked ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, June 18, 2012 7:23 pm

News

Former hospital operators sentenced to five years in federal prison

James R. Cheek and Herschel A. Breig, former operators of Chilton Medical Center, have been sentenced to five years in federal prison on tax charges ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, June 18, 2012 4:23 pm

LIFESTYLES -- FEATURE SPOT

‘Falling Skies’ returns Sunday on TNT

The second season of TNT’s sci-fi drama “Falling Skies,” which stars Clanton native Drew Roy, will start Sunday, June 17. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, June 15, 2012 4:08 pm

News

County and state jobless rates rise in May

Chilton County’s jobless rate increased in May to 6.6 percent. That’s up from April’s rate of 5.8 percent. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, June 15, 2012 4:00 pm

Clanton

CPD busts meth labs, including one at hotel

Narcotics officers with Clanton Police Department worked three meth cases this week, busting two active labs, including one inside a room at Days Inn. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, June 15, 2012 3:22 pm

News

American Legion barbecue in 25th year

One of the Peach Festival’s tastier traditions is now in its 25th year. One of the Peach Festival’s tastier traditions is now in its 25th ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:22 pm

Clanton

Clanton awards $1.6 million bid for third fire station

Clanton’s third fire station will cost $1.607 million, which is more than estimated. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, June 11, 2012 6:23 pm

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