East-West game comes down to final out

East-West game comes down to final out

The East team took a 6-5 win over the West that wasn’t decided until the final out during the East-West all-star baseball game on Saturday ... Read more

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BOE approves $160K renovation project for former Jemison Middle building

The Chilton County Board of Education voted to commit $160,000 to renovating the former Jemison Middle School building located next to the current Jemison High ... Read more

  1. Legislature approves bill to help fund animal shelter
  2. Children invited to ‘Dig Into Reading’ at libraries
  3. Thorsby council approves ordinance to curb solicitation

The Latest

Jemison receives positive water report

Grady Parsons of Southwest Water addressed the Jemison City Council on Monday with reports of good water quality and sewer system for 2012 after conducting ... Read more

Clanton Intermediate students claim Young Authors awards

Clanton Intermediate students claim Young Authors awards

Although reading and writing are required components of the curriculum at every school in Chilton County, Clanton Intermediate students took their reading and writing lessons ... Read more

Rotary Club hears from teacher, Master Gardener

Topics at Rotary Club of Chilton County meetings the past two weeks have ranged from bots to blooms. The club’s latest guest speakers were Jay ... Read more

Clanton man pleads guilty to producing child pornography, sexual abuse

Manuel Alvarez, 51, pleaded guilty on Monday to four counts of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old and two counts of ... Read more

Legislative session down to final day

State legislators will have full plates when they return to the statehouse Monday for the last day of the current session. Read more

  1. Unemployment rate continues downward trend
  2. Tag office to receive renovations
  3. Retired educators honored at annual tea
  4. Fundraiser to support ‘Guate Mission’
  5. MAYDAY! Pilot makes emergency landing on Highway 31
  6. Chilton County Sheriff’s Office to host rodeo Friday and Saturday
  7. $5 million in grants finalized for bridge projects
  8. Scouts’ dog show to benefit Jemison shelter
  9. 1-cent sales tax increase could be sought to pay for hospital  | 3 comments
  10. Jeff State president lauds Clanton branch for growth  | 1 comment
  11. Town hires two full-time police officers (updated)
  12. Water treatment plant upgrade cost rises (updated)
  13. Serious injuries but no deaths in I-65 wreck
  14. County votes to fix weather sirens (updated)
  15. Speaker pushes natural resource preservation to club

Sports

East-West game comes down to final out

East-West game comes down to final out

The East team took a 6-5 win over the West that wasn’t decided until the final out during the East-West all-star baseball game on Saturday ... Read more

  1. Tigers overcome nightmarish start to spring football game
  2. New coach leads Panthers through spring practice
  3. Rosters announced for East-West Baseball Game

Lifestyles

Local music group standing test of time

Formed in 1972, the Christian Harmonizers of Jemison have been through several different members, countless shows and numerous towns sharing their music. Read more

Editorials

Important first step taken

ISSUE: Officials at a Chilton County Hospital Board meeting seemed committed to funding a new facility with a 1-cent sales tax increase. Read more

Commentary

Consider fostering pets until they find permanent home

I have a soft spot for animals of any kind. In my imaginary world I would like to own all sorts of animals including lambs, ... Read more  | 1 comment

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Profiles

Survivor an example of how cancer touches everyone

Survivor an example of how cancer touches everyone

Two years ago, Clanton resident Karen Easterling, 37, was the picture of health and happiness. But Karen became an example of why hundreds of people ... Read more

Business

Airport Authority members share vision for airport

Airport Authority members share vision for airport

"This is our opportunity to make a very positive change for the county," Billy Singleton said. Read more | 1 comment

Schools

Jemison Middle School mourns sixth grader’s death

Jemison Middle School mourns sixth grader’s death

“It’s such a tragic loss for us,” JMS Principal Mark Knight said. “He was a great kid. We’re going to miss him." Read more

Faith and Family

Church News for Thursday, May 2

Bethsalem Baptist Church Bro. Cleve opened worship by welcoming everyone and giving ministry opportunities. Scripture reading was from Romans 8:18-39 concerning spiritual assurances of future glory ... Read more

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