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Farmer’s market coming to downtown Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Clanton recently announced a farmer’s market that will be starting at Corner Park in downtown Clanton on May 20. The farmer’s market has been in the works since last fall, and the time has come to open the downtown location to local farmers and growers every […] The post Farmer’s market coming to downtown Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Montevallo Elementary School concludes Multicultural Festival with field day
Laughter and good times drowned out the rain at Montevallo Elementary School as students and teachers didn’t let the weather stop the students from enjoying the school’s annual field day festivities on Monday, May 13. The post Montevallo Elementary School concludes Multicultural Festival with field day appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Ascension, St. Vincent’s Chilton regrouping after cyberattack
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Ascension healthcare system experienced a ransomware attack that caused disruptions to patient care across 11 states, including in Alabama and at the Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton hospital in Clanton. Despite the cyberattack affecting operations at the hospital, physicians and staff are still seeing patients, but adjustments to wait […] The post Ascension, St. Vincent’s Chilton regrouping after cyberattack appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Former West Blocton police officer arrested again
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A former West Blocton police officer was recently arrested again. Jerry Cannon was taken into custody last week and charged with conspiracy to traffic marijuana and conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Cannon was fired from the West Blocton Police Department in early May after...
Brewer serving as Relay Queen with a purpose
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor 2024 Miss Relay for Life Queen Gracie Brewer is using her new crown to not only promote the fight against cancer, but to honor her aunt at the same time. Brewer was crowned the new Miss Relay for Life Queen at the annual pageant on April 27, and did […] The post Brewer serving as Relay Queen with a purpose appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
New surveillance cameras will be installed along Main Street in Montevallo
MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBRC) - You’ll soon notice new additions in Montevallo meant to keep you safe downtown. Seven surveillance cameras will be installed along Main Street covering the area from city hall to fire station one. City Clerk Steve Gilbert said their goal is to improve public safety. “It...
Heavy rain and strong storms move in this coming week
TONIGHT - TUESDAY. Another complex of rain and thunderstorms moves in late tonight through sunrise on Tuesday. The heaviest rain and the strongest storms will likely stay well south of Interstate 20 (Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Anniston south to Clanton, Montgomery, Selma, and Demopolis). There is a risk for a few...
Gov. Ivey speaks at American Village about nation’s semiquincentennial
Under a banner of red, white and blue, Gov. Kay Ivey graced the stage of Liberty Hall at the American Village in Montevallo for the May meeting of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission on the evening of Thursday, May 9. The post Gov. Ivey speaks at American Village about nation’s semiquincentennial appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Council renames city street near Thomas Oil
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton City Council held its first meeting of the month on May 13 as a previously unnamed city street was given a name as part of the rulings handed down by the council. Resolution 2024-05-13-07 was approved unanimously by the council that authorized the city street that connects […] The post Council renames city street near Thomas Oil appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Board denies parole for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 parole hearings on May 1, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Jerry Lee Washington Jr. was denied parole by the board and received no reset date. Washington had no one speak in favor or against parole being granted […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Centreville sees damage and power outages in Thursday night storm
Bibb County, AL (WBMA) — The city of Centreville suffered damage and power outages to a strong storm Thursday night. City officials say the impact came between 8pm and 9pm. According to the Alabama Power outage map nearly 1,000 people in Centreville were affected by the power outage. A number of those outages are in the uptown area.
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