Clanton
August unemployment rate drops
The preliminary unemployment rate in Chilton County is continuing to decrease.
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BOE discusses options to avoid teacher burn out
The Chilton County Board of Education discussed potential ideas to alleviate teacher burnout and other personnel measures during ...
Giles commits to Alabama softball
Many people dream of playing for the team they grew up rooting for as a child, but for ...
MHS defeats rival Jemison for third straight win
It had been seven years since Maplesville and Jemison met on the football field and the two teams ...
911 Board looks to future
The Chilton County 911 Board approved the 2021 fiscal year budget for E-911 during a meeting on Sept. ...
Clanton
Clanton native makes history as SGA president
Ada Ruth Huntley of Clanton is serving as Auburn University’s first black female Student Government Association president.
by Joyanna Love.
Brian Piccolo
OPINION: Paying tribute to a great friendship
News of football legend Gale Sayers’s death on Sept. 22, prompted me to go home and watch “Brian’s Song,” which was a movie originally created ...
by Anthony Richards, Friday, September 25, 2020 5:17 pm
Jemison
Panthers lose to Holtville volleyball
By Brandon Sumrall/ Special to the Advertiser A varsity volleyball matchup between Jemison and Holtville on Sept. 22 would take all five sets to decide ...
by Joyanna Love, Friday, September 25, 2020 11:48 am
Clanton
Atkins retires from Russell Do-it
Mickey Atkins has been the store manager at the Russell Do-it Center in Clanton since the doors opened in July 1997.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, September 24, 2020 3:30 pm
chilton county commission
Minooka Park improvements moving along
Minooka Park continues to make strides forward thanks to several resolutions presented by Chilton County Commissioner Steve Langston and passed by his fellow commissioners during ...
by Anthony Richards, Thursday, September 24, 2020 3:16 pm
Clanton
O-Flex turns to direct hiring
O-flex Metal Finishing in Clanton recently held its first job fair in an effort to find qualified candidates and hire them directly.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:05 am
Game of the Week
Jemison, Maplesville rekindle football rivalry
Jemison and Maplesville will go head to head on the football field for the first time since 2013 when the two schools meet on Sept. ...
by Anthony Richards, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:05 pm
high school football
Week 5 top performers
Player of the Week Latrell Wilson, Maplesville Caught four receptions for 153 yards and three touchdowns Averaged 38.3 yards per reception Honorable mention James ...
by Anthony Richards, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:03 pm
Jemison
Jemison Councilman Morris dies
Long-time Jemison City Councilman Robert Morris, 74, passed away on Sept. 22.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:48 pm
Clanton
Capital projects plan addresses schools needs
The new capital projects five-year plan for Chilton County Schools lists a roof for Thorsby High School as the top priority.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:04 pm
billingsley football
Billingsley cancels game, Isabella finds replacement
The Billingsley Bears football team has cancelled its football game against Isabella on Sept. 25. Although it is game week, Billingsley informed its fans of ...
by Anthony Richards, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:03 pm
Alabama preps
Panthers conquer Sipsey Valley for region win
The Jemison Panthers earned their first region win in Blake Bradley’s tenure as head coach following a 36-6 victory on the road against Sipsey Valley ...
by Anthony Richards, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:52 pm
Clanton
Norman retiring after 33 years with CCS
Dara Norman is retiring from Chilton County Schools after 33 years.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:30 pm
Clanton
Smile-A-Mile looking for supporters
Smile-A-Mile, which provides services to children receiving cancer treatments, has moved its 5K to a virtual platform.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, September 21, 2020 4:02 pm
Clanton
8-year-old raises $400 for Children’s
It has been one year since 8-year-old Davon Scippio was released from Children’s of Alabama hospital after a weeklong stay.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, September 21, 2020 11:26 am
Maplesville
Wilson, Abbott prove powerful combo for MHS
The Maplesville passing attack was hitting on all cylinders for the second straight game following a 35-0 shutout of region foe Loachapoka. With the win, ...
by Anthony Richards, Friday, September 18, 2020 10:41 pm
Clanton
School system navigates COVID-19 cases
Chilton County Schools resumed classes nearly two weeks ago with detailed COVID-19 precautions in place.
by Joyanna Love, Friday, September 18, 2020 12:09 pm
Jemison
Union Grove awarded grant for ladder truck
Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department received a $975,400 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to replace its current ladder truck which was built ...
by Anthony Richards, Thursday, September 17, 2020 4:11 pm
Maplesville
Maplesville Town Council approves budget
The Maplesville Town Council recently approved the budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:52 pm
2020-21 school year
JIS mural process underway
Now that school is back in session, one of the projects that Jemison Intermediate School will be working on is a mural designed to bring ...
by Anthony Richards, Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:53 pm
Maplesville
Maplesville Council recognizes officer
Maplesville Police Officer Chris Jones received a commendation for lifesaving actions from the Maplesville Town Council during a meeting on Sept. 14.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:20 am
Clanton
Free meals expanded to include school employees
Chilton County Schools is offering employees the opportunity for free breakfast, lunch and snack as a thank you for helping with serving meals to students.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:04 am
Clanton
Community leader Elijah Good dies from COVID-19
Community leader Bishop Elijah J. Good, 86, of Clanton passed away on Sept. 13 after losing his battle with COVID-19.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:02 pm
Clanton
Clanton approves 2021 budget
The Clanton City Council approved the 2021 fiscal year budget on Sept. 14.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:06 pm
BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING: Chilton County Schools to dismiss at 1 p.m.
Heavy rains expected as Hurricane Sandy continues to sweep across the state have prompted Chilton County Schools leadership to close school at 1 p.m.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:06 am
billingsley football
Maplesville piles up points against Bears
The Maplesville Red Devils offense came alive during a 53-14 road victory over Billingsley on Sept. 11. Jackson Abbott, Caleb Hobbs and Brady Harrison provided ...
by Anthony Richards, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:13 pm
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