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Chilton unemployment rate increases, remains in top percentile across Alabama - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County remained amongst the lowest unemployment rates in Alabama despite a slight increase to 2.8% in June, according to the June unemployment information released by the Alabama Department of Workforce. The county’s unemployment rate rose to 2.8% in June from 2.6% in May. However, the county’s rate this June is lower than June 2024’s rate of 3%. Those rates represent 569 unemployed persons in June, 516 …See the Story

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Jemison volleyball nationally recognized for academic excellence for fourth year in a row - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Andrew White | Staff Writer Jemison High School’s volleyball team was recognized nationally by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for the fourth consecutive year for academic excellence. To be recognized by AVCA, the team must maintain a 3.3 GPA or higher. The panthers, with 19 players on the team, maintained a 3.75 GPA. “I’m just glad that not only (Chilton County), but the state and nationally, get to see what a small-town team is …Read Article

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Commission approves P25 system, road items at final July meeting - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Commission offered updates on various topics across the county at their regularly scheduled meeting on July 22. The Commission gave updates to the county’s P25 county-wide emergency communications system project, collaborations ongoing at the Chilton County Animal Shelter and road improvements. Chilton County E911 Director Trae Caton updated the Commission on the P25 system project and the nex…Read Article

Hight, Benson and Crumpton reinstated at Thorsby council meeting - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Andrew White Robert Hight was reinstated as the Thorsby Mayor at the July 21 council meeting as an unopposed candidate. Council members Neil Benson of District One and Marvin Crumpton of District Four were also reinstated as unopposed candidates. Council seats two, three and five are all opposed and will be determined in the 2025 municipal elections. “I plan on continuing what we’ve been doing, I will continue the growth that we’ve had,” said…Clanton · Clanton Read Article

Clanton Valle Grande gives thousands of free meals away for anniversary - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Andrew White (Clanton | Advertiser) To celebrate its first year of business at the Clanton location, Valle Grande gave away 1,925 free meals to its community. “You don’t do it with the intention that your customers come in, I mean, of course, you want your customers,” owner Sergio Sanchez said. “You’re looking for more of the community who can’t afford, you know, to eat out, not just at my restaurant but any kind of restaurant, on a normal b…Clanton · Clanton Read Article

Annual CAW Back-to-School Bash returns - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Andrew White | Staff Writer Central Alabama Wellness will have its fourth annual back-to-school bash on July 26 in Clanton. The bash will be hosted by Central Alabama’s Community Wellness Committee and West End Neighborhood Watch. The drive will happen from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at E.M. Henry Park. “(The back-to-school bash) meets the needs of the community,” Zina Cartwell, the prevention director of Central Alabama Wellness, said. “We’re able to…Clanton · Clanton Read Article

UWCA hosting back-to-school drive for students - The Clanton Advertiser

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From United Way of Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the new school year approaches, United Way Hands On, the volunteer center of United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is launching its annual Back-to-School Drive to help students throughout our area start the school year prepared and confident. The drive is underway now and runs through July 27th. United Way is accepting in-person donations of backpacks and school supplies at its office in J…Education · Clanton Read Article

Commission, Industrial Development Board meet to discuss future plans - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Commission and the county’s Industrial Development Authority met in late June to discuss guidance for the future plans and endeavors in industrial development in Chilton County. Out of the meeting came a renewed sense of motivation and a soft outline of the next steps moving forward for the IDA. The IDA asked for the meeting with the Commission to get clear order from them on what they would l…Clanton · Clanton Read Article

State EMA office in Clanton staying prepared with renovations - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Emergency Management Agency’s Clanton office recently showcased extensive renovations to its building that works toward keeping the area prepared. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, state and local dignitaries and Chilton County residents got the opportunity to tour the facility and see the renovations on July 9-10. “This renovation is a portion of what we do to try to be prepared,” Greg Robinson, Alabama EMA Go…Clanton · Clanton Read Article

Clanton Water Works cancels late fees in July amidst meter issues - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Clanton released a statement on July 11 relating to the recent influx of questions and concerns related to billing for water and sewer services. The city will be accessing no late fees for the month of July to allow the city time to address its customers’ questions related to the current billings. The full statement from the Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Cl…Clanton · Clanton See the Story

William Headley wins a Grand Champion at the 57th Battle of Atlanta - The Clanton Advertiser

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By Andrew White | Staff Writer This year, Impact Martial Arts in Clanton took four students to the Battle of Atlanta. Among those students was Will Headley, a para-athlete, who won a Grand Champion. The owner of Clanton Impact Martial Arts, Sean Gilham, has been going to the Battle of Atlanta World Championship International Karate competition since he was a kid. He watched his mother compete in it. However, now that he owns Impact Martial Arts,…Clanton · Clanton Read Article

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Chilton unemployment rate increases, remains in top percentile across Alabama - The Clanton Advertiser

Jemison volleyball nationally recognized for academic excellence for fourth year in a row - The Clanton Advertiser

Commission approves P25 system, road items at final July meeting - The Clanton Advertiser

Hight, Benson and Crumpton reinstated at Thorsby council meeting - The Clanton Advertiser

Clanton Valle Grande gives thousands of free meals away for anniversary - The Clanton Advertiser

Annual CAW Back-to-School Bash returns - The Clanton Advertiser

UWCA hosting back-to-school drive for students - The Clanton Advertiser

Commission, Industrial Development Board meet to discuss future plans - The Clanton Advertiser

State EMA office in Clanton staying prepared with renovations - The Clanton Advertiser

Clanton Water Works cancels late fees in July amidst meter issues - The Clanton Advertiser

William Headley wins a Grand Champion at the 57th Battle of Atlanta - The Clanton Advertiser

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Hight, Benson and Crumpton reinstated at Thorsby council meeting - The Clanton Advertiser

Clanton Valle Grande gives thousands of free meals away for anniversary - The Clanton Advertiser

Annual CAW Back-to-School Bash returns - The Clanton Advertiser

UWCA hosting back-to-school drive for students - The Clanton Advertiser

Commission, Industrial Development Board meet to discuss future plans - The Clanton Advertiser

State EMA office in Clanton staying prepared with renovations - The Clanton Advertiser

Clanton Water Works cancels late fees in July amidst meter issues - The Clanton Advertiser

William Headley wins a Grand Champion at the 57th Battle of Atlanta - The Clanton Advertiser