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News

Damage reported in Verbena, Mountain Creek area

No injuries have been reported yet from storm damage Friday night in Verbena, according to 911 and Emergency Management Agency officials. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, March 2, 2012 10:36 pm

Business

APA elects new officers

Leada Gore, display advertising manager for The Decatur Daily, has been elected president of the Alabama Press Association. She succeeds Alan Davis, vice president and ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, March 2, 2012 4:44 pm

News

Jeff State to close at 1 p.m.

All campuses of Jefferson State Community College will close at 1 p.m. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, March 2, 2012 10:21 am

News

Severe weather possible Friday

Tornadoes and other severe weather are possible across Central Alabama through Friday afternoon and night, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service forecasts ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, March 2, 2012 10:08 am

Clanton

Eight arrested on drug charges

Clanton Police Department narcotics detectives executed two simultaneous search warrants Friday night, resulting in eight arrests. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, March 1, 2012 8:00 pm

News

Master gardeners’ plans taking root

Interns in the Chilton County Master Gardeners volunteer program met at the Chilton County Extension Office on Feb. 29 for a class about soils. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, March 1, 2012 11:10 am

Clanton

Abandoned homes burned by city

At least three abandoned houses were condemned and burned last month in Clanton. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:25 pm

Clanton

Clanton council grants tax abatement for Boatright facility

The Clanton City Council granted a 10-year tax abatement to Boatright Companies for a crosstie plant the company is building. Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, February 27, 2012 8:45 pm

News

Chilton bore brunt of ’32 twisters

Sometimes in the evenings when the wind howls just right, Lucille McFarland can’t help but think back 80 years to that terrible night. Still  ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, February 25, 2012 7:03 am

News

CCA comes together to win title

It sounds like a Hollywood script — young football team wins state championship just 77 days after taking to the field for the first time ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Saturday, February 25, 2012 6:46 am

Clanton

Man charged in early morning store robbery

A 33-year-old Jemison man was arrested Friday morning and charged with an overnight store robbery. Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, February 24, 2012 5:43 pm

Obituaries

Randy Arnold Langston

Randy Arnold Langston, 43, of Clanton, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 22, 2012, in Alabaster. He was born in Clanton on March 21, 1968, the ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Friday, February 24, 2012 5:42 pm

Clanton

Trains block crossings for hours

Trains blocked two crossings in downtown Clanton for approximately 12 hours Thursday, causing traffic jams and forcing rescue vehicles to be rerouted. Read more

by Justin Averette, Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:02 pm

Clanton

Man dies after forklift accident

A man died Wednesday following a forklift accident at a Clanton business. Read more

by Justin Averette, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6:29 pm

News

Next Thorsby mayor will have higher salary

Thorsby’s next mayor will earn a salary of $24,000, an increase of $6,000 from the current pay. The town council approved the $500-a-month increase during ... Read more

by Justin Averette, Monday, February 20, 2012 7:33 pm

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