Progress 2009
Clanton | Jemison | Maplesville | Thorsby | Verbena |
Tony Smitherman — 2009 Citizen of the Year
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
The proper way to address the minister at West End Baptist Church in Clanton is by his title and name, the Rev. Tony Smitherman. But just about everyone knows The Clanton Advertiser’s 2009 Citizen of the Year as just “Tony.” Read story
Caton’s need to lead
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Allen Caton always wanted to get into politics.
Caton has done that—and much more.
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Hayes heeds the call
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Heedy Hayes is a commissioner, but he represents Chilton County in more ways than one. Read story
Moore feels residents’ pain
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
When residents complain to the Chilton County Commission about the poor quality of roads in the county, Greg Moore can feel their pain. Literally.
Moore, who took a seat on the commission in November 2008, has driven a school bus for eight years.
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More Progress 2009
- Agee remembers his roots
- Turnipseed is grateful for Chilton County
- Headley takes father’s political advice to heart
- Tim Mims leads County Commission
- Driver gives back to his hometown
- Cook: New civic center will improve Clanton
- Smith wants city to use funds wisely
- Moore sees connection between sports, education
- Easterling hopes for bigger tax base in Clanton
- Price hopes Clanton will offer more for kids, teens
- DeJarnett excited about city’s growth
- ‘I was born and raised a public servant’
- Eddie Reed still blazes trails in county, Jemison
- Communication skills crucial to Erwin’s success
- Sam Reed returns home
- Morris helping kids through youth programs
- Brasher enjoys classics
- King keeps family at forefront
- Little’s job allows him to see all county residents
- Lane keeps city charged
- Powers has projects instead of hobbies
- Riley a livestock farmer turned politician
- A new approach to appointments
- Bell helped Clanton land Jeff State
- Bachus serving ninth term in U.S. House
- Hilyer rising to the top
- Britt makes home in Thorsby
- Benson serves again
- Jewell works hard in community
- Nelson back on council
- Wallace settles down in Maplesville
- Crumpton takes over
- Latham enjoys helping community
- Caudle continues service to town
- Bearden wants to see growth
- Threadgill enjoys small town life in Maplesville
- Mitchell sees needs of town
- Smith continues to lead education in Chilton
- Davis still making a difference
- Walker’s impact still being felt
- Daugherty wants to be involved with education
- Glasscock stays involved
- Thomas returns home to county
- Benefit’s solutions to health insurance dilemma
- Alfa Insurance keeping up with growth and needs of county
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Associated Press News
AG warns of swine flu scam
In a release Tuesday, Attorney General Troy King and the Better Business Bureau warned consumers about scam artists preying on fear regarding the spread of the swine flue. Read story
