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Internet expansion coming to Chilton County with CAEC grants
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is expanding its internet coverage across central Alabama by way of grants that will greatly benefit some residents in Chilton County. The CAEC was awarded seven broadband grants through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ (ADECA) Capital Projects Fund allocation totaling $22.9 million […] The post Internet expansion coming to Chilton County with CAEC grants appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thorsby hosts professionals for Careers on Wheels Day
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby School hosted a Careers on Wheels Day on April 18 for its elementary students to interact with professionals in lines of work that deal with vehicles in some capacity. Professionals from Alabama Power, Army National Guard, Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, Ellison Farms, Spire, Thorsby Fire Department and Thorsby […] The post Thorsby hosts professionals for Careers on Wheels Day appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Calera police chief disturbed by suicide numbers rising in Shelby County
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera’s police chief said he’s shocked and saddened by the growing mental health crisis in Shelby County. Chief David Hyche said the number of deaths by suicide increases each year. Chief Hyche posted on Facebook numbers he calls disturbing - 47 people died by...
City of Clanton working to reroute water lines after water outages
CLANTON, Ala. (WBMA) — Around 50 homes in the Cotton Mill and Maplewood communities near Clanton were without water over the weekend. Water was restored Monday morning. Later Monday evening, the city said the water outage returned, but was restored shortly after. Clanton mayor Jeff Mims said because of...
Verbena enhancing middle school career tech program
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School was recently awarded a $50,000 grant to expand its family and consumer science program at the school for its middle school students to gain valuable life skills early in life. The grant was offered by the State Department of Education and is designed to be used […] The post Verbena enhancing middle school career tech program appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Column: Union Grove hosting clothes giveaway and fish fry
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith | Community Columnist Union Grove Baptist Church will host a free clothes giveaway on April 27 from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Clothes sizes will range from newborn to adult. Families will be able to sort through clothes to update their wardrobes for spring. “Last fall we hosted a clothes giveaway for fall and winter […] The post Column: Union Grove hosting clothes giveaway and fish fry appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Montevallo Arts Fest celebrates 17th year with success
On Saturday, April 20, the heat of previous days broke for a day of cool temperatures as guests from far and wide entered Montevallo to take part in the 17th annual Montevallo Arts Fest. The post Montevallo Arts Fest celebrates 17th year with success appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Warrington woman gets 15 years for killing boyfriend and Alabama woman during 2022 crash
A Warrington woman will spend the next 15 years in state prison after pleading no contest to two counts of vehicular homicide for killing her boyfriend and another driver in 2022. Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced 20-year-old Sara Hudson to 15 years in state prison followed by 15 years of...
Chilton County upperclassmen explore options at career fair
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County School District held its annual Spring Career Fair on April 18 at Jefferson State Community College Chilton-Clanton Campus to help guide juniors and seniors in the county down their respective career paths. The annual career fair brought in over 50 businesses from different fields like construction, […] The post Chilton County upperclassmen explore options at career fair appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Calera JV basketball coach writes children’s novel
As a kid, Calera High School JV basketball coach Dantavius Washington never imagined that he would write a children’s book. The post Calera JV basketball coach writes children’s novel appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham girls, boys soccer claim road wins at Chilton County
CLANTON – The Pelham Panthers had a successful trip south to Chilton County to face the Tigers on the soccer pitch as both the varsity girls and boys teams walked away with victories. The Pelham girls cruised to an 8-0 win before the boys claimed a 3-0 victory to...
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