Let’s get physical: Thorsby’s Nathan Oldroyd, center, scored on this play despite the defense of Verbena’s Brad Boswell, left, and Jason Ray.

Christmas spirit: Clanton Elementary School staff members are readying for its first ever Breakfast with Santa Claus, which will be Saturday, Dec. 5 from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Let it burn: Clanton firefighters watch a house on Jackson street burn on Friday. They weren’t neglecting their duties: the fire was a controlled burn that was used for training earlier in the day.

Back for more: Caleb Mims is one of two Chilton County High wrestlers who qualified for the state meet last year.

Ironmen: From left, Erric Price, Steve Penton and Wes Blair completed an Ironman competition on Nov. 7. The three are pictured with medals and T-shirts they were awarded for completing the event, with the bicycles they rode during the event, and in front of the Lake Mitchell slough they swam across as part of their training.

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