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Evans signs with Culver-Stockton, joins best bud Atchison
Branden Evans and Cole Atchison have been the best of friends since seventh grade and that bond will now carry on at the college level, ... Read more
2 days ago by Anthony Richards.
Council to appoint pro tem to serve out mayor’s term
With the passing of Billy Joe Driver, Clanton has a leadership vacancy that needs to be filled until a new mayor is elected. Read more
2 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Community reflects on Mayor Driver’s legacy
Long-time Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver passed away July 9 after battling COVID-19. Read more
2 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Pedestrian dies after walking into traffic
An accident involving a pedestrian and a semi on Highway 31 on July 9 resulted in a fatality. Read more
2 days ago by Joyanna Love.
THS to get much-needed volleyball net
To play volleyball you need a net, and the Thorsby Rebels currently do not have one. However, that is about to change following the program’s ... Read more
3 days ago by Anthony Richards.
911 Board and RPS sign agreement
The Chilton County E911 Board and Regional Paramedical Services have signed a memorandum of understanding. Read more
3 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Clanton Mayor dies after COVID-19 illness
It is with heavy hearts that The Clanton Advertiser reports long-time Mayor Billy Joe Driver has passed away. Read more
3 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Three more state titles for Thorsby FFA
Thorsby FFA continued the school’s winning tradition of recent years by winning three categories in the state competition and finished third in another. The school’s ... Read more
3 days ago by Anthony Richards.
County computers down after incident
The Chilton County Commission computer network is temporarily down as specialists research a cyber incident, potentially ransomware, which has disrupted the system. Read more
4 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Board of Education names CMS assistant principal
The Chilton County Board of Education has selected André Davis as the new assistant principal for Clanton Middle School. Read more
4 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Jeff State mostly online next semester
Jefferson State Community College, including the Chilton-Clanton campus, will conduct classes mostly through online platforms. Read more
5 days ago by Joyanna Love.
BOE changes school start date
The Chilton County Board of Education has approved moving the school start date for the 2020-2021 school year to Aug. 17. Read more
5 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Pre-apprenticeship offered for Jeff State, Lawson State students
Developing STEM programs in Chilton County Schools has become more of focus in recent years, and now recent high school graduates will have the opportunity ... Read more
6 days ago by Anthony Richards.
Republican Runoff election for senator is July 14
The Republican primary runoff vote for United States Senator will be held on July 14. Read more
6 days ago by Joyanna Love.
Advertiser earns several APA awards
The Alabama Press Association recently announced the recipients of its 2020 media awards. The Clanton Advertiser was able to bring home honors across the fields ... Read more
