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Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville, Isabella, Verbena and Cooper in Chilton County, Alabama.
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Chamber Banquet
And Awards Program
Is February 13
The annual Chilton County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet and Awards will be held Thursday, February 13, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at 6th Street Warehouse, 202 6th Street South in Clanton. Tickets are $30.00 each and are available by calling 205-755-2400.
Man Dies On
I-65 Wednesday
A 21-year-old male from Vestavia died Wednesday morning, January 29, on I-65 near the 225 mile marker in Chilton County. Authorities say he stepped in front of a semi-truck and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon said the death is being investigated as a suicide. Earlier that morning, the victim had called law enforcement in Shelby County threatening to take his own life. Afterwards he drove into Chilton County, exited his car and walked in front of the truck.
Traffic was diverted as the accident shut down the southbound lanes of I-65 for more than two hours.
Events At Your
Local Library
This Month
The Chilton/Clanton Public Library will host Toddler Time on Tuesday, February 11, and 25 at 10:00 a.m. for ages three through five. Mommy & Me will be held for infants through two years on Wednesdays February 12, and 26 at 10:00 a.m.
The monthly Book Club, for ages 18 and up, will meet on Thursday, February 13. The book discussion will be “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah. The library will be closed on Monday, February 17, for President’s Day.
Free play time with blocks will be on Monday and Tuesday, February 18 and 19, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. for ages infant through five years. The movie for February will be rated PG and will be shown on Thursday, February 20, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Two Die In
House Fire
The Clanton Police Department and Clanton Fire Department responded to a call Sunday morning, February 2, at approximately 6:29 a.m. The call of a structure fire at 1135 Duren Road was received by Chilton County E911. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a single family residence was on fire and three people were in the residence at the time of the fire.
Only one of the residents was able to escape the fire and should recover after receiving medical treatment. An investigation is underway by the police and the Alabama State Fire Marshall’s Office. According to reports, it is believed to be a horrible accident. No names were released pending notification of family members.
February Blast
Tickets Go On Sale
The annual Blast From The Past will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 21 and 22 at 7:00. There will be a Sunday afternoon performance on February 23 at 2:00. All performances will be in the McKee Auditorium at Chilton County High School. There are 128 students from around the county involved in this year’s program which includes singers, dancers, and production crew.Advance tickets went on sale to the public on Friday, January 31 via the internet at $10.00 each. Tickets will also be available one hour before each performance. The earlier tickets are purchased, the greater the selection. The Blast cast and crew have already received the link to order tickets.
Profits from last year's performances provided $6,000.00 in scholarships to Blast seniors, and more than $2,000.00 to repair lighting in the auditorium.


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
December 1, 2024
20 Block Park Drive South-General Illness
I65 210 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
300 Block Smith Street-Public Assist
800 Block Ashley Court-Chest Pain
400 Block Thrash Road-Difficulty Breathing
100 Block Morris Avenue-Fire Alarm
I65 209 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
2100 Block 7th Street South-Altered Mental Status
December 2, 2024
100 Block Thompson Avenue-Public Assist
December 3, 2024
100 Block Avalon Way-Medical Alarm
800 Block Trilliam Lane-Chest Pain
700 Block Cobblestone Circle-Fall
400 Block 2nd Avenue South-Fire Alarm
Jackson Avenue and 7th Street-Motor Vehicle Accident
I65 210 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
20 Block 2nd Avenue South-Abdominal Pain
700 Block Cobblestone Circle-Public Assist
300 Block 11th Street South-General Illness
December 4, 2024
100 Block Avalon Way-Fire Alarm
10 Block Vinson Place-Public Assist
20 Block 2nd Avenue South-Abdominal Pain
300 Block Arby Drive-Fall
20 Block Park Drive South-Stroke
800 Block 8th Street North-Brush Fire
1600 Block Kincheon Road-Public Assist
2000 Block Yellowleaf Road-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Lilly Street-General Illness
2200 Block 7th Street South-Altered Mental Status
December 5, 2024
I65 207 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Medical Center Drive-Unresponsive
2200 Block 7th Street South-Chest Pain
600 Block 1st Avenue-Difficulty Breathing
200 Block 2nd Avenue South-General Illness
1600 Block Jackson Avenue-Fire Alarm
20 Block Park Drive South-General Illness
1900 Block Glendale Drive-Public Assist
December 6, 2024
1400 Block of 4th Avenue South-Seizure
2900 Block Yellowleaf Road-Fall
500 Block 2nd Avenue South-Brush Fire
2800 Block 7th Street North-General Illness
1100 Block 7th Street North-Police Matter
600 Block Airport Road-Motor Vehicle Accident
December 7, 2024
100 Block Coosa Street-Seizure
600 Block 6th Street South-Electrical Fire
2100 Block 7th Street South-Seizure
400 Block Ollie Avenue-Fire Alarm
900 Block Enterprise Road-Blood Pressure Check
100 Block Authur Drive-Blood Pressure Check
400 Block 7th Street North-Syncope
100 Block Oak Ridge Lane-Fall
I65 208 Mile Marker North Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
December 8, 2024
1500 Block Westlyn Avenue-Structure Fire
2100 Block Temple Road-Motor Vehicle Accident
2100 Block 7th Street South-Unresponsive
20 Block Vinson Place-General Illness
700 Block 15th Avenue North-Chest Pain
3000 Block 7th Street North-General Illness
December 9, 2024
200 Block Health Center Drive-Chest Pain
500 Block Enterprise Road-Diabetic Emergency
900 Block 7th Street South-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Park Drive North-Seizure
300 Block Hinkle Road-Assault
7th Street South and I65-Motor Vehicle Accident
December 10, 2024
600 Block 7th Street South-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Colonial Circle-Unresponsive
400 Block Thrash Road-Fall
2000 Block 2nd Avenue North-Natural Gas Odor Investigation
2800 Block 7th Street North-Public Assist
December 11, 2024
2100 Block 7th Street South-General Illness
1400 Block 7th Street South-General Illness
400 Block 6th Street North-Public Assist
1400 Block 7th Street South-Difficulty Breathing
100 Block Health Center Drive-Stroke
1400 Block 7th Street South-Motor Vehicle Accident
1100 Block Lay Dam Road-Chest Pain
600 Block Inverness Drive-Altered Mental Status
December 12, 2024
2500 Block 7th Street South-Chest Pain
300 Block Arby Drive-Chest Pain
500 Block 2nd Avenue North-Chest Pain
500 Block 2nd Avenue North-Chest Pain
400 Block Lay Dam Road-Medical Alarm
I65 200 Exit South Bound-Vehicle Fire
December 13, 2024
1400 Block 8th Street North-General Illness
100 Block Maplewood Drive-Diabetic Emergency
I65 208 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
December 14, 2024
2000 Block Lay Dam Road-Fire Alarm
300 Block City Street-Seizure
900 Block 4th Avenue North-Chest Pain
1400 Block 7th Street South-Altered Mental Status
800 Block Golf Drive-Fall
200 Block Lilla Avenue-Fall
