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City Announces
Farmers Market
Will Return
The City of Clanton is pleased to announce the return of the Clanton Farmers Market for the 2026 season. Residents and visitors are welcome to visit the market each Monday from May through August at Corner Park located at the intersection of Sixth Street North and Second Avenue North, in downtown.
The market will operate weekly from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., offering a family-friendly atmosphere and a wide selection of locally grown produce, handmade goods and community-based vendors. The seasonal market serves as a gathering place that supports local farmers, artisans and small businesses while promoting healthy living and community engagement.
In 2024, under the city’s previous administration, funding for the downtown Farmers Market was secured through a grant from the Healthy Food Financing Program managed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The farmers market continues to be an important tradition in Clanton, providing residents with access to fresh, locally sourced products and an opportunity to connect with neighbors. Each week, shoppers can expect to find seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, homemade items and other unique offerings, with availability varying based on the growing season.
Vendors interested in participating in the 2026 season are encouraged to visit the Community Tab of the City of Clanton’s official website, www.clantonal.gov, for application details, guidelines and deadlines. The City of Clanton encourages residents to mark their calendars and plan to attend the Clanton Farmers Market each Monday evening to support local growers and businesses while enjoying the best of what the community has to offer. For additional information, email bclackley@clantonal.gov or call (205) 755-1105, ext 255.
Absentee Vote
Any registered voter who has a need to vote Absentee for the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 19, may do so at the Circuit Clerk’s Office from now through May 14. You can go to the Circuit Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.
If you are unable to go to the courthouse and vote, you may fill out a request for an absentee ballot and one will be mailed to you. If you have any questions, contact Nick Burnett at 205-755-4275. Tuesday, May 12, is the last day the Absentee Election Manager can receive a request for an absentee ballot by mail. Thursday, May 14, is the last day absentee applications can be hand delivered.
Bluegrass Jam
There will be a Bluegrass Jam held at Corner Park in downtown Clanton on Thursday evening, April 23, beginning at 5:30 p.m. You are invited to bring your instrument, a chair, and enjoy an evening of traditional bluegrass music.
There will be an open jam with all skill levels welcome for acoustic instruments only. Come, pick, sing, or just sit back and enjoy. This is a family friendly free event.
Everyone is welcome.
Clanton Fire
Department Calls
April 15, 2026
800 Block Temple Road-Seizure
500 Block 2nd Avenue North-Altered Mental Status
1600 Block 7th Street North-Diabetic Emergency
1100 Block Lay Dam Road-Fall
100 Block Maplewood Lane-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Peach Tree Lane-Fall
1000 Block Maple Springs Road-Altered Mental Status
100 Block Cherokee Drive-Brush Fire
April 16, 2026
400 Block Airport Road-General Illness
600 Block Studdard Drive-Lift Assist
17th Avenue North and 11th Street-Traumatic Injury
1100 Block 4th Avenue North-Stroke
500 Block Park Drive-Unresponsive
April 17, 2026
300 Block City Street-Chest Pain
100 Block Trilliam Lane-Seizure
300 Block Medical Center Drive-General Illness
2300 Block 7th Street South-General Illness
1200 Block 7th Street North-General Illness
3600 Block 7th Street North-Fire Alarm
1200 Block 7th Street South-Unresponsive
1000 Block 3rd Avenue North-Altered Mental Status
300 Block Medical Center Drive-Fall
I65 207 Mile Marker North Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
April 18, 2026
I65 205 Mile Marker North Bound-Chest Pain
I65 209 Mile Marker North Bound-Vehicle Fire
1200 Block Hinkle Road-Public Assist
300 Block Pinedale Road-General Illness
100 Block Morris Avenue-Seizure
900 Block 4th Avenue South-Stroke
100 Block Arthur Drive-General Illness
1200 Block 7th Street North-Unresponsive
I65 206 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
County Road 408 and County Road 753-Motor Vehicle Accident
I65 210 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block TrillIam Lane-Seizure
100 Block Campbell Road-Natural Gas Leak
April 19, 2026
1200 Block Hinkle Road-Public Assist
100 Block Thompson Avenue-Seizure
1400 Block 7th Street South-Fall
900 Block Shannon Drive-Traumatic Injury
1400 Block 7th Street South-Vehicle Fire
400 Block Studdard Drive-Fall
100 Block Thompson Avenue-Seizure
April 20, 2026
1200 Block Hinkle Road-Altered Mental Status
200 Block Health Center Drive-Abdominal Pain
1400 Block Mt. Pleasant Road-General Illness
200 Block Health Center Drive-Fall
1200 Block 7th Street North-Difficulty Breathing
April 21, 2026
400 Block 11th Street North-General Illness
300 Block 6th Street South-Fall
300 Block 11th Street South-Chest Pain
2200 Block 7th Street South-Unresponsive
100 Block Crestview Drive-Lift Assist
2000 Block Yellowleaf Road-Difficulty Breathing