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Unwelcome guest disrupts school

A man wore out his welcome at Verbena Annex earlier this week after making the school's personnel uneasy. Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, February 5, 2010 6:18 pm

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Hispanic mission still growing in 11th year

When German Gomez arrived in America 25 years ago, leading a Christian ministry was not exactly what he had in mind. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, February 4, 2010 10:21 pm

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County’s best spellers face off

The top spellers from eight Chilton County schools will put their skills to the test Monday in the 2010 county spelling bee. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, February 4, 2010 10:20 pm

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3 vying for Ms. Senior Chilton County 2010

Three senior ladies from Chilton County will compete this month to prove they have what it takes to walk the red carpet. Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 4:00 pm

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Growers learn about peach crop

The technical aspects of agriculture can be intimidating to beginners. Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:10 pm

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Move-over law more inclusive

A new state law went into effect Monday requiring motorists to change lanes or slow down when approaching wreckers or any type of emergency vehicle ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Monday, February 1, 2010 10:54 pm

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Town employees get new benefits

The Thorsby Town Council accepted a group insurance proposal for town employees Monday night. Read more

by Scott Mims, Monday, February 1, 2010 10:33 pm

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Engineer: No quick fix for roads

Perhaps Nolan Easterling best summed up Chilton County's road situation when he called it a "150-year-old problem." Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, January 29, 2010 6:20 pm

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3 students arrested for drugs, drug paraphernalia

Three students of Thorsby School were arrested Wednesday after a school-wide drug search turned up small amounts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the school ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, January 29, 2010 4:43 pm

Lifestyles

Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, mother and son now cook for a living

Five years ago, Beau Battaglia lived in Louisiana’s St. Bernard Parish, about one minute’s distance from New Orleans. At that time he managed a restaurant ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:51 pm

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Upgrades on tap for Jemison park

More improvements are underway at Jemison City Park. The most current project aims to improve drainage near the soon-to-be-upgraded kids’ playground. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:50 pm

Lifestyles

‘Blast’ tickets go on sale Saturday

Tickets to Chilton County High School’s “Blast from the Past” will go on sale to the public Saturday, Jan. 30. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:45 pm

Lifestyles

Student of the Week: Honor student Ousley also plays football at MHS

Maplesville eighth-grader Neal Ousley likes to explore historical facts, but he also likes to explore the off-road on his dirt bike. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:10 pm

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Grant means new fire gear

The Clanton Fire Department will soon receive $118,920 worth of equipment thanks to an Operations and Safety Grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:37 pm

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Locals part of Scale Back Alabama

It’s time once again for Scale Back Alabama, the 10-week weight-loss contest that runs from January through April. The two closest weigh-in sites are the ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:36 pm

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