Welcome To Chilton County News in Clanton, Alabama, located in the center of the State of Alabama in the Heart Of Dixie.
This web site contains local Peach Country information, news and happenings about the people of
Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville, Isabella, Verbena and Cooper in Chilton County, Alabama.
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RECENT NEWS FROM
AROUND CHILTON COUNTY!
Corner Park To
Get New Roof
Clanton Mayor Jeff Mims and the City Council announce the installation of new lighting, roofing, and a sound system at Corner Park, located in the entertainment district of downtown Clanton. With the continuing success of the farmers market, these upgrades will allow this event to continue to grow while creating the opportunity for additional events throughout the year.
The City of Clanton has received two grants for upgrades. The first grant, for $10,000.00, was received in 2024 and was provided by The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. This grant required no matching funds from the city. The second grant of $40,000.00 was awarded in 2025 by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs of Alabama (ADECA) under the "Alabama's Healthy Food Financing Program." This program helps fund projects that increase access to healthy food in underserved communities. These upgrades should be completed within the next two months, and the city looks forward to utilizing the new Corner Park during the summer for an even bigger farmer’s market and other events for residents.
Miss Relay Pageant
Registration
Is March 16
The 11th Annual Miss Relay For Life Pageant will be held Saturday, April 26 in the McKee Auditorium at Chilton County High School. Registration will be held Sunday, March 16, from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. at West End Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2005 Second Avenue North in Clanton. If you are unable to attend registration, applications will be accepted until Sunday, April 6. Forms and photographs may be turned in to J&J Printing, 306 Park Plaza in Clanton Monday through Friday.
The Queen divisions are: Wee (4-5 years), Tiny (6-8 years), Little (9-10 years), Young (11-12 years), Junior (13-15 years), and Miss (16-18 years). The Miss Queen will receive at $1,000.00 scholarship. Photogenic competition is available to years 4-18.
The Young, Junior, and Miss contestants will speak on stage and tell why Relay for Life is important to them. Applications are available at the Chilton/Clanton and Jemison Public Libraries, J&J Printing, and all county schools. It is also on the social media page Miss Relay For Life Pageant Of Chilton County.
Local Baton Group
Competes In
Southeastern Championship
The “Just Twirl It” baton group recently competed in the 2025 AAU Shooting Starz Southeastern District Baton Twirling Championship in Huntsville. The “Just Twirl It” competitive teams “Disco” and “Nascar” won first place in both of their events. “Disco” received first place in AAU 10-13 Novelty Showtwirl and AAU 10-13 dance twirl.
“Nascar” received first place in Open Novelty Showtwirl 7-9 and in AAU Novelty Showtwirl 7-9. Both of these teams qualified for AAU Junior Olympics to be held in Houston in July. “What a great accomplishment,” said Stacey Easterling, their leader.
“Just Twirl It” won numerous events in Showtwirl, best appearing, basic, military, x strut, and solos. Overall title winners in the AAU Starz Princess were Ara Hayes, 10-12 Intermediate Starz Princess; Ella Drake 13-15 Intermediate Starz Princess; and Bailey Sumrall 7-9 Novice Starz princess. Top five finishers in this included Everlie Harrison, second; Ada Lee Beam, second; Lakelyn Raspberry, second, Maddison Keel, fourth, Andee Harrison, second; and Ellie Harris, fifth; in their competitive divisions. Photos on page two and page eight this week.s
New Park Hours
Minooka Park in Jemison has new hours which are 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., seven days a week from October through March, and 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., seven days a week from April through September. The riding trails will be closed on Monday and Tuesdays for maintenance, but the park will be open.
You can also now bring your kayak or canoe and enjoy the beautiful seven acre lake for only $5.00 per day. You must take and wear a life jacket at all times. Waiver forms must be signed as you enter the park. There will be a limit of ten vessels on the water at a time. You can pay an extra charge and fish also.
Campsites are booking quickly so you need to reserve your spot as soon as possible. There will be an Easter egg hunt the weekend of April 12 and 13 in the trails.
Reserve
Baseball And
Softball Fields
You can now reserve Clanton's baseball and softball fields online!
- Select your desired field from the subfacilities list.
- Check the field's availability on the calendar.
- Click "Request Reservation" and follow the steps to submit your request.
Important Notes:
- Separate reservation requests are required for each individual field.
- Payments must be made in person at Clanton City Hall, Water Department window, located at 505 2nd Avenue N., Clanton, AL.
- Your reservation will only be approved once full payment is received.
We look forward to seeing you out on the field! For any questions, feel free to contact us at 205.755.6840.
ALDOT To Perform
Bridge Maintenance
Over Coosa River
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform bridge maintenance on the SR-22 bridge over the Coosa River, connecting Chilton and Coosa counties.
The work, which also includes repainting the bridge its current gray color, is intended to extend the lifespan of the bridge.
The project began Monday, November 11 and will continue for approximately one year, weather permitting.
The contractor will install temporary portable traffic signals to help manage traffic flow and enhance safety when work requires a single-lane closure.
Cekra was awarded the project at $3.33 million.
Motorists should expect possible delays and are encouraged to observe work-zone speed limits.
Clanton Fire
Department
Incidents
January 22, 2025
200 Block Health Center Drive-Difficulty Breathing
100 Block 15th Street North-Fall
1700 Block Fulmer Drive-Fire Alarm
1600 Block Lee Avenue-Fire Alarm
January 23, 2025
20 Block Vinson Place-General Illness
2300 Block 7th Street South-General Illness
1600 Block Mt. Pleasant Road-General Illness
800 Block Temple Road-Fire Alarm
1200 Block 7th Street North-General Illness
Lay Dam and I65 Road-Motor Vehicle Accident
900 Block 3rd Avenue South-Traumatic Injury
January 24, 2025
800 Block Logan Road-Chest Pain
1300 Block Enterprise Road-Cardiac Arrest
1000 Block Lay Dam Road-Fire Alarm
January 25, 2025
100 Block Elwyn Avenue-Electrical Fire
1600 Block Jackson Avenue-Police Matter
900 Block New Harmony Road-Brush Fire
1200 Block 7th Street North-Chest Pain
100 Block Park Drive-Public Assist
100 Block Peachtree Lane-Abdominal Pain
1600 Block Kincheon Road-Stroke
2600 Block Lay Dam Road-Motor Vehicle Accident
January 26, 2025
100 Block Park Drive North-Public Assist
800 Block Scott Drive-False Alarm
2800 Block 7th Street North-Public Assist
100 Block Park Drive North-Public Assist
2000 Block 2nd Avenue North-Chest Pain
2800 Block 7th Street North-Public Assist
2800 Block 7th Street North-Unresponsive
100 Block Park Drive North-Public Assist
900 Block 2nd Avenue South-General Illness
1000 Block Lay Dam Road-Fire Alarm
January 27, 2025
100 Block Park Drive North-Public Assist
400 Block Cobblestone Circle-Medical Alarm
500 Block Airport Road-Blood Pressure Check
100 Block Candler Street-Smoke Investigation
1100 Block 4th Avenue North-General Illness
January 28, 2025
100 Block Medical Center Drive-Structure Fire
100 Block Maplewood Drive-Public Assist
100 Block Thompson Avenue-General Illness
Blacksnake Trailer Park-General Illness
500 Block Inverness Drive-Extremity Injury
January 29, 2025
100 Block Fawn Drive-Difficulty Breathing
100 Block Arthur Drive-Altered Mental Status
2nd Avenue North and 8th Street-Police Matter
800 Block Center Avenue-Police Matter
1100 Block Temple Road-Chest Pain
January 30, 2025
1900 Block 7th Street South-General Illness
4th Avenue North and 10th Street-Motor Vehicle Accident
1000 Block Airport Road-Diabetic Emergency
600 Block Ollie Avenue-Fall
1500 Block 7th Street North-Syncope
January 31, 2025
2500 Block 7th Street South-False Alarm
40 Block Vinson Place-General Illness
2100 Block 7th Street South-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Medical Center Drive-Altered Mental Status
400 Block Inverness Drive-Altered Mental Status
500 Block 1st Avenue-Chest Pain
1200 Block 7th Street North-Chest Pain
February 1, 2025
400 Block Ann Avenue=Stroke
500 Block Cobblestone Circle-Stroke
600 Block 5th Avenue North-Smoke Investigation
2300 Block 7th Street South-Police Matter
February 2, 2025
1100 Block Duren Road-Structure Fire
300 Block Smith Street-Chest Pain
Village Square-Assist Public
700 Block Airport Road-Helicopter Landing Zone
February 3, 2025
1400 Block 4th Avenue South-Altered Mental Status
1000 Block Lay Dam Road-Fire Alarm
1200 Block 7th Street North-Seizure
1100 Block 4th Avenue North-General Illness
100 Block Kemp Place-Stroke
1500 Block 7th Street North-Fall
200 Block 3rd Avenue South-Difficulty Breathing
February 4, 2025
300 Block Park Plaza-Fire Alarm
300 Block Smith Street-General Illness
200 Block Health Center Drive-Difficulty Breathing
100 Block Ollie Avenue-Difficulty Breathing
February 5, 2025
1100 Block Duren Road-Syncope
800 Block Scott Drive-General Illness
500 Block Littlejohn Road-Chest Pain
100 Block 14th Street South-General Illness
February 6, 2025
1000 Block Lay Dam Road-Altered Mental Status
300 Block Medical Center Drive-Cardiac Arrest
500 Block 2nd Avenue South-Natural Gas Leak
100 Block 6th Street South-Chest Pain
700 Block Logan Road-Motor Vehicle Accident
2200 Block 4th Avenue North-Public Assist
100 Block Kendal Estates Place-Abdominal Pain
2400 Block Pinedale Road-General Illness
1600 Block 4th Avenue North-Public Assist
February 7, 2025
600 Block Ollie Avenue-Motor Vehicle Accident
400 Block 17th Street North-Police Matter
100 Block Thompson Avenue-Public Assist
In The Yard!
