9+ hour, 52+ min ago  (308+ words) From The City of Clanton Clanton, AL " The City of Clanton is pleased to announce the return of the Clanton Farmers Market for the 2026 season, welcoming residents and visitors each Monday from May through August to downtown Corner Park. The…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago  (393+ words) After a delay in unemployment information from the Alabama Department of Workforce due to a small government shutdown, information for February was released earlier in April. Inside that information showed Chilton County's unemployment rate was 2. 8% in February, up from 2. 5% in…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (234+ words) Chilton Christian Academy hosted its second annual fishing tournament on earlier in April, seeing an excellent turnout of 44 boats participating. "This was our second annual tournament; we had 44 boats, and we just continue to grow," said Katie Mitchell, who helped…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (259+ words) The 2026 Chilton County Strawberry Festival featured Best of Strawberry contests that showcased the best strawberry-themed artwork, dishes and strawberries from the area. Everlie Harrison and Marley Holsomback were the Committee Choices of best artwork. Artwork will be returned to the…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (293+ words) After a busy final week, Chilton County High School's soccer teams completed their regular seasons from April 16-22 and are headed to the Class 6 A state playoffs. The following day, CCHS traveled to Alabama Christian Academy where they won both games,…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (136+ words) The Clanton Advertiser Price makes intersection change Clanton Mayor Jeffrey Price removed a parking spot at Second Avenue and Sixth Street after residents raised visibility concerns and says more changes may follow to improve sightlines. Clanton Mayor Dr. Jeffrey Price…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (160+ words) The Clanton Advertiser Thorsby fireworks show to be moved this summer State ordinance may force Thorsby's July 4 fireworks out of Richard Wood Park, with city officials eyeing the softball fields as a new site pending safety clearance. During the Thorsby…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (224+ words) By Scott Mims | Community Columnist If you happened to catch the launch of the Artemis II on April 1 as it took off for the first manned mission around the moon in over 50 years, then you witnessed history in the making....

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (350+ words) On my first day of working at The Clanton Advertiser, the person who hired me took me out to lunch at Valle Grande Mexican Grill. It was delicious, but that was 10 months ago. Now, I have not gotten the chance…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (808+ words) Everyone needs a place where they can feel connected." An agreement between the Chilton County Board of Education and the City of Clanton became official on April 20, putting the plans for the new Clanton Senior Community Center in motion. The…...