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Jemison

Fate of old school building being tested

Environmental engineers were in Thorsby on Thursday inspecting the old elementary school to see if the historic building could be saved. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, September 22, 2011 4:06 pm

Jemison

Tensions flare at council meeting

Tensions flared Monday at Jemison’s council meeting, with the most heated exchange being between Mayor Eddie Reed and Councilwoman Faye King. According to numerous reports, ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:14 pm

News

CCHS student hopes pamphlet helps families deal with cancer

Chilton County High School senior Leigh Anna Shavers’ family had lots of questions when her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:59 pm

News

Town to try radio water meters

A grant from State Rep. Kurt Wallace helped the town of Thorsby buy a much-needed water meter reader, along with 10 radio meters. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, September 19, 2011 10:34 pm

isabella football

Mustangs corralled by American Christian

Isabella had a tough time Friday night against a strong American Christian Academy team. The Mustangs lost 70-32 to the visiting team from Tuscaloosa. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, September 16, 2011 11:38 pm

News

Unemployment same as it was a year ago

Chilton County’s unemployment rate sits at 9.5 percent — exactly where it was one year ago. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, September 16, 2011 11:34 am

News

Peach Queens hang portraits at Peach Park

The 2011 Peach Queens completed an annual tradition Wednesday afternoon by hanging their portraits at Peach Park in Clanton. Shown are Little Miss Halle Sullivan, ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:32 pm

Clanton

Public hearing Oct. 6 on state districts

Several public hearings will take place next month across the state to get input on the state’s redistricting process. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3:35 pm

Clanton

Clanton awards annual material bids

Annual bids for things like tires, concrete, fuel and garbage dumpsters were approved at Monday’s Clanton City Council meeting. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:08 pm

PICTURE FLIPPER

Bears scoreless against Vincent

Big plays by the Yellow Jackets set the tone early in Vincent’s 29-0 regional win over Billingsley. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, September 9, 2011 10:44 pm

News

Man wins birdhouse building competition

Bob Putman of Verbena recently won a birdhouse building contest through the website, lumberjocks.com. The site is sort of a showcase for woodworking. Putman’s birdhouse ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 4:32 pm

News

Hoover mayor: Cities must adapt for business growth

Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos talks about filling up empty storefronts during Tuesday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 2:42 pm

Clanton

Smoking banned at Thorsby parks

The Thorsby Town Council voted Tuesday to ban smoking at town parks. The move goes a step further than when the council agreed to permit ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, September 6, 2011 8:44 pm

Clanton

Gaming machines removed from pool hall

Clanton police officers searched a Clanton pool hall Friday night and removed several slot machine-like games. Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, September 6, 2011 3:37 pm

Clanton

Police calls up for Labor Day weekend

The Clanton Police Department saw a 25-percent increase in calls this Labor Day weekend compared to last year. Read more

by Justin Averette, Tuesday, September 6, 2011 3:36 pm

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