Editor's pick
Makenzie Ray crowned 2012 Miss Peach
Makenzie Ray was crowned the 2012 Peach Queen on Thursday night.
justinaverette, Author at The Clanton Advertiser
Clanton
Averette named publisher in Demopolis; Dawkins new Clanton managing editor
Clanton Advertiser managing editor Justin Averette has been named publisher of The Demopolis Times. Stephen Dawkins will become Clanton's new managing editor.
by Justin Averette, Thursday, June 28, 2012 5:15 pm
Lifestyles
Price named Young Miss Peach
Madison Price went two-for-two during Monday night’s Young Miss Peach Pageant. Price won the evening’s top crown and the casual wear portion as well.
by Justin Averette, Monday, June 25, 2012 10:08 pm
PICTURE FLIPPER
Locals do well in Peach Run
The 2012 Peach Run had more participants than ever — more than 120 people ran in either the 5K or 10K race.
by Justin Averette, Monday, June 25, 2012 3:02 pm
Editor's pick
McGhar crowned Little Miss Peach
The sixth time proved a charm for 7-year-old Cameron McGhar. The Clanton Elementary School student was named Little Miss Peach on Saturday night. Though it ...
by Justin Averette, Saturday, June 23, 2012 10:38 pm
News
New office to be ‘by veterans, for veterans’
Chilton County veterans will band together to open a volunteer office to help veterans apply for benefits and complete paperwork.
by Justin Averette, Friday, June 22, 2012 2:10 pm
Clanton
Police find meth lab at Clanton hotel
Clanton Police Department officers found an active meth lab Wednesday at Days Inn in Clanton.
by Justin Averette, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:53 pm
News
Hilyer to seek second term as Thorsby mayor
Thorsby mayor Dearl Hilyer will seek another term as the town’s top leader. Hilyer said he decided to seek a second term after prayer and ...
by Justin Averette, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 3:29 pm
News
Thorsby appoints new town clerk
The Thorsby Town Council approved Crystal Smith as the new town clerk during Monday’s meeting. Smith comes to Thorsby from neighboring Jemison, where she worked ...
by Justin Averette, Monday, June 18, 2012 7:23 pm
News
Former hospital operators sentenced to five years in federal prison
James R. Cheek and Herschel A. Breig, former operators of Chilton Medical Center, have been sentenced to five years in federal prison on tax charges ...
by Justin Averette, Monday, June 18, 2012 4:23 pm
LIFESTYLES -- FEATURE SPOT
‘Falling Skies’ returns Sunday on TNT
The second season of TNT’s sci-fi drama “Falling Skies,” which stars Clanton native Drew Roy, will start Sunday, June 17.
by Justin Averette, Friday, June 15, 2012 4:08 pm
News
County and state jobless rates rise in May
Chilton County’s jobless rate increased in May to 6.6 percent. That’s up from April’s rate of 5.8 percent.
by Justin Averette, Friday, June 15, 2012 4:00 pm
Clanton
CPD busts meth labs, including one at hotel
Narcotics officers with Clanton Police Department worked three meth cases this week, busting two active labs, including one inside a room at Days Inn.
by Justin Averette, Friday, June 15, 2012 3:22 pm
News
American Legion barbecue in 25th year
One of the Peach Festival’s tastier traditions is now in its 25th year. One of the Peach Festival’s tastier traditions is now in its 25th ...
by Justin Averette, Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:22 pm
Clanton
Clanton awards $1.6 million bid for third fire station
Clanton’s third fire station will cost $1.607 million, which is more than estimated.
