Submit a news tip here: clantonadvertiser.com/servic…
Joined January 2009
- Tweets 14,597
- Following 16
- Followers 2,797
- Likes 8
7 Photos and videos
From the June 13 Peach Run to Tracy Byrd at Peach Jam Jubilee on June 27, see key dates, events and entry details for the 79th Chilton County Peach Festival. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/p…
1
33
Read more from this week's staff column by Staff Writer Andrew White below:
clantonadvertiser.com/opinio…
1
41
YMCA of Chilton County will host a World Cup Summer Soccer Camp July 6-10 for ages 4-14, featuring UK International Soccer coaches, skill evaluations and a World Cup-style finale. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/sports…
32
Brad Carter and Michele Porter Headley head to a June 16 runoff for the Chilton County Revenue Commissioner seat after the Primary Election in May could not decide it. Additional runoff elections included. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/c…
42
Chilton County Commission meets in new courthouse for first time, and unanimously extends preexisting school sales tax first adopted in the 1950s to support $40 million in upcoming education projects. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/c…
1
53
The YMCA of Chilton County kicked off its summer camp field trips with a visit to the Alabama Safari Park — the first of many field trips that the summer camp program will take. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/school…
37
Chilton County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program opens registration June 1–30, with a blend of online and in-person classes Aug. 5–Nov. 5 at Chilton Research and Extension Center. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/g…
22
Chilton County jobless rate dipped to 2.1% in April, among Alabama’s lowest, while the state rate inched up to 2.8%, but remained well below the 4% U.S. rate. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/u…
20
Alabama Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer course is coming to Chilton County, with Aug. 13–Nov. 5 classes in Clanton and early-bird registration open from June 1–15. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/m…
35
Higgins Ferry Park becomes “1776” for Lake Mitchell HOBO’s June 20 Poker Run, featuring Revolutionary-era displays and raising funds for local student scholarships and teacher grants. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/opinio…
35
Chilton County fifth graders explored water science at the 2026 Water Festival, which also named t-shirt contest winners, led by overall county winner Kirby Huff. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/school…
50
After 50 years behind the wheel, beloved Chilton County school bus driver Kaye Pate is honored in retirement celebration, remembered for driving students right up to her final day. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/l…
40
About 350 people joined the Chilton-Clanton Public Library’s Kids’ Summer Kickoff, launching the June “Unearth a Story” reading challenge with prizes, programs and family events. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/school…
26
Runners can still sign up now for Chilton County's 22nd annual Peach Run on June 13, featuring 10K, 5K and one-mile races starting 7 a.m.; registration closes June 12. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/r…
40
High-speed ALEA chase from Chilton County up I-65 ends in Calera, where suspect is caught. Charges coming in both Chilton and Shelby Counties. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/m…
60
Jemison opens a refurbished rescue building as a 60-seat community center with a kitchen, run by the Jemison Public Library and available to rent for $350 a day. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/news/c…
1
34
NPFL tournament at Lay Lake brings up to $1.1M economic boost as Alex Davis wins and local angler Wesley Gore finishes fifth, with more events coming under a three-year deal. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/sports…
67
Senior catcher Marlie Giles capped her University of Alabama career with clutch hits, two homers and a heartfelt farewell letter after helping lead the Tide’s run in Oklahoma City at the 2026 Women's College World Series. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/sports…
1
2
569
Isabella High School tops Alabama in the record-breaking Spring 2026 Vocabulary Bowl season, mastering 3,538 words to win the high school division in the state. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/school…
39
Chilton County Schools’ bulk summer feeding program started with a major impact as 1,000 free meals are to be provided to students during the first distribution. Read more below:
clantonadvertiser.com/school…
40