Neal Wagner, Author at The Clanton Advertiser

Business

Chilton County ranks high for ‘paycheck friendliness’

Residents of Chilton County live in one of the most “paycheck-friendly” counties in the state, according to a national website. Read more

by Neal Wagner, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 1:57 pm

News

Troopers: Drivers without liability insurance will face penalties after Nov. 1

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is warning drivers who operate a vehicle without liability insurance they could soon face hundreds of dollars in fines and ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:10 pm

News

Sentencing date set for former Wilton town clerk

The 31-year-old former Wilton town clerk who has pleaded guilty to embezzling thousands of dollars during her tenure with the town will be sentenced in ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Thursday, September 7, 2017 12:21 pm

Clanton

Man indicted on reckless murder charge in fatal wreck

A Shelby County grand jury has returned a two-count indictment against a 30-year-old Calera man upholding reckless murder and drunken driving charges brought against him ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Thursday, August 24, 2017 10:06 am

News

How educated are Chilton County’s residents?

About 14.1 percent of Chilton County’s adults 25 and older have obtained a four-year college degree, placing it in the middle of the pack among ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 11:49 am

News

How does county’s income compare with rest of state?

Chilton County’s median household income is among the highest of all counties in the state, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 3:19 pm

Clanton

Plea date set for former Collins Chapel fire chief

The former Collins Chapel fire chief is set to appear in Chilton County Circuit Court for a plea hearing in late August, according to recently ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Monday, May 22, 2017 11:01 am

News

‘Killing spree’ threat suspect sentenced

A 29-year-old Clanton man has pleaded guilty to threatening on social media to go on a “killing spree” at businesses in Alabaster and Birmingham, and ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 10:06 am

Jemison

Trial date set for Jemison attempted murder suspect

A 30-year-old Jemison man is set to stand trial on an attempted murder charge in Chilton County Circuit Court in October, after he pleaded not ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Friday, April 21, 2017 10:50 am

Maplesville

Drug bust suspect sentenced, other cases pending

A 42-year-old Maplesville man nabbed in a January drug bust will spend the next few years in prison after he pleaded guilty to distributing crack ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 2:54 pm

News

Reckless murder suspect’s charge heads to grand jury

A Shelby County grand jury will decide in the coming weeks if it will uphold a reckless murder charge against a 29-year-old Calera man who ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Friday, March 31, 2017 1:21 pm

News

Former Collins Chapel fire chief indicted

A Chilton County grand jury has returned a two-count indictment against the former Collins Chapel fire chief, upholding allegations he stole more than $20,000 from ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:06 pm

News

Local pair charged with trafficking heroin

A pair of Chilton County residents are being held in the Shelby County Jail on several felony drug charges after they allegedly attempted to traffic ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Monday, February 13, 2017 12:23 pm

Clanton

Ring the bell: Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign

Dozens of volunteers ringing bells and donning red aprons was the scene on Thursday, Nov. 10, outside of the Foodland Supermarket in Alabaster as spirits ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Friday, November 11, 2016 5:08 pm

Jemison

Jemison man faces marijuana, resisting arrest charges

A 32-year-old Jemison man with a lengthy criminal history is facing up to 10 years in prison after police said he had a large amount ... Read more

by Neal Wagner, Thursday, October 13, 2016 11:36 am

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