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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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Only at Ozan
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills in the heart of Calera rests Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits. Although the off season’s crops now seem barren, the five-acre vineyard has successfully weathered another tumultuous winter season–and springtime is now here. During the months that follow, this picturesque patch of heaven...
Montevallo’s Erickson and Pontius take lead in Bassmaster College Series event on Kentucky Lake
PARIS, Tenn. — Kentucky Lake looked very much like one of the nation’s legendary fisheries on Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. Blair Erickson and Jackson Pontius of the University of Montevallo (Ala.) caught the heaviest bag on Wednesday, weighing...
Softball Game Preview: Thorsby Will Face Pisgah
The Thorsby Rebels will face off against the Pisgah Eagles on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Thorsby comes in on four and Pisgah on five. Thorsby is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped...
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.
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Chilton and Coosa counties Thursday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 11:12 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:45 a.m. for Chilton and Coosa counties. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 11:12 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
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