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Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville, Isabella, Verbena and Cooper in Chilton County, Alabama.
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RECENT NEWS FROM AROUND CHILTON COUNTY!
Halle Sullivan was crowned 2021 Miss Peach by Marybeth Porter, 2019 Miss Peach on Thursday night, June 24, in the McKee Auditorium at Chilton County High School. Her court includes, left to right: Laken Flowers, Miss Congeniality; Annabel Mullinax, First Alternate; Halle Sullivan, Queen and Casual Wear Winner; and Alyssa Zeigler. All four young ladies were scholarship winners.
The annual Peach Art Show awards were presented Thursday morning, June 24. In the Senior Division, the winners are, left to right: Tommy Crumpton, Honorable Mention; Peggy Smith, First Place; Gloria Ronayne, Second and Third Place. The art is on display in the lobby of River Bank & Trust in downtown Clanton until Wednesday, June 30.
The annual Peach Art Show awards were presented Thursday morning, June 24. In the Junior Division, the winners are, left to right: Luke Turner, Honorable Mention; Aiden Turner, First Place; and Charlotte Blencowe, Second and Third Place.
Cresley Haggard was crowned 2021 Junior Miss Peach by Sophie Porter, 2019 Junior Miss Peach on Tuesday night, June 22, in the McKee Auditorium at Chilton County High School. Her court includes: Anna Lewellen, First Alternate and Miss Congeniality; Kayleigh Payton, Second Alternate; Ashlynn Newsome, Third Alternate; and Makaila Crumpton, Fourth Alternate. Haggard was also named the Casual Wear Winner.
Homecoming At
Lime Springs
Lime Springs Church will host a “Meet And Greet” Saturday night, June 26, at 6:00 p.m. to welcome recording artist Kenny Keith, of Huntsville, to Clanton. Everyone is invited to meet him, hear a few songs, and enjoy cake and coffee.
The church will celebrate its 137th Homecoming Sunday, June 27, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Keith will be the guest singer and Bro. Jim Shannon will bring the message. Lunch will follow. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sophie Oaks was crowned 2021 Young Miss Peach by Lexie Deavers, 2019 Young Miss Peach on Monday night, June 21, in the McKee Auditorium at Chilton County High School. Her court includes: Anna Bell Bentley, First Alternate; Lydia Payton, Second Alternate; Lexi-Kate Hayes, Third Alternate; and Saydie Smith, Fourth Alternate. Oaks was also named the Casual Wear Winner.
Peach Run
The annual Peach Run was held on Saturday, June 19. Despite the rain, runners competed for prizes and peaches. Two runners, who are sisters and grew up in Chilton County, are pictured with the 2019 Peach Queens. Ryleigh Green, Little Miss Peach, is pictured in front. Back row, left to right: Jessica Pitts Trotman, Sophie Porter, Junior Miss Peach; Lexie Deavers, Young Miss Peach; Marybeth Porter, Miss Peach; and Samantha Pitts Sims.
Sims was the Overall Female Winner in the 10K race. Trotman was the Female Winner in the 30-39 year-old age group for the 10K. She placed second overall in the 10K behind her sister. Trotman lives in Montgomery and Sims resides in Clanton.
Nora Kate Camarillo was crowned 2021 Little Miss Peach by Ryleigh Green, 2019 Little Miss Peach, Saturday night. Her court includes: Ellie Jane Harrison, First Alternate and Casual Wear Winner; Macie Lee Lovelady, Second Alternate; Lorelai Simmons, Third Alternate; and Avery Smitherman, Fourth Alternate. Audrey Baxley was the coloring contest winner.
The Miss Peach Pageant will be Thursday night, June 24, at 6:30 in the auditorium at Chilton County High School. On Thursday night, June 17, the contestants painted a peach following practice.
Clanton First United Methodist Church is hosting God’s Word during the month of June. On Thursday, July 17, the attendees learned about oil spills and how to clean them up.
This year’s theme is “Under The Sea” and the children are learning all about God’s aquatic creation. Each class has chapel, art projects, science lab, snacks and playtime.
The Chilton County Peach Queens presented Mayor Jeff Mims with a basket of peaches on Monday, June 14, at Clanton City Hall. Standing in front is Ryleigh Green, Little Miss Peach. Back row, left to right, Sophie Porter, Junior Miss Peach; Mayor Mims, Marybeth Porter, Miss Peach; and Lexie Deavers, Young Miss Peach.
The Queens were officially kicking off Peach Week in Chilton County. They and Mayor Mims extend an invitation to attend all events which begin Saturday night, June 19.
Clanton Fire Department Incidents
June 1, 2021
500 Block 4th Avenue North-General Illness
800 Block Scott Drive-Difficulty Breathing
100 Block Kemp Street-Fall
2300 Block 7th Street South-Abdominal Pain
500 Block 7th Street North-Motor Vehicle Accident
300 Block 7th Street North-Natural Gas Leak
June 2, 2021
300 Block Battle Circle-Carbon Monoxide Alarm
4th Avenue North and 15th Street-Motor Vehicle Accident
I65 205 Exit South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
400 Block 2nd Avenue South-Fire Alarm
700 Block 8th Street North-Syncope
1400 Block 7th Street North-Public Assist
100 Block Morris Avenue-Unresponsive
June 3, 2021
200 Block Studdard Drive-Public Assist
2300 Block 4th Avenue North-Public Assist
1400 Block 7th Street South-Head Injury
100 Block Foshee Street-Public Assist
200 Block Willis Circle-General Illness
June 4, 2021
1100 Block Trilliam Lane-Seizure
4th Avenue North and 7th Street-Motor Vehicle Accident
2400 Block Big M Boulevard-Fire Alarm
4000 Block Yellowleaf Road-Difficulty Breathing
1500 Block 15th Place-Abdominal Pain
Blacksnake Road and 7th Street North-Police Matter
I65 209 Mile Marker North Bound-Vehicle Fire
2200 Block 4th Avenue North-Difficulty Breathing
700 Block 16th Avenue North-Public Assist
800 Block Lake Mitchell Road-Police Matter
June 5, 2021
900 Block 7th Street South-Assault
1000 Block Price Drive-Altered Mental Status
1400 Block 8th Street North-Public Assist
3000 Block 7th Street North-Motor Vehicle Accident
100 Block Crestview Drive-Public Assist
I65 208 Exit North Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
I65 206 Mile Marker North Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
200 Block Ollie Avenue-General Illness
1700 Block 8th Street North-Rubbish Fire
June 6, 2021
600 Block Cobblestone Circle-General Illness
1300 Block 4th Avenue South-Public Assist
2200 Block 4th Avenue North-Diabetic Emergency
3000 Block 7th Street North-Chest Pain
200 Block Louise Street-Power Pole Fire
100 Block Mims Circle-Childbirth
June 7, 2021
800 Block Pine Needle Lane-Chest Pain
I65 209 Mile Marker South Bound-Motor Vehicle Accident
200 Block Mitzou Drive-Difficulty Breathing
200 Block Medical Center Drive-Chest Pain
1400 Block 7th Street South-Syncope
June 8, 2021
700 Block 16th Avenue North-Public Assist
100 Block Billy Drive-Diabetic Emergency
4000 Block 7th Street North-Power Lines Down
2800 Block 7th Street North-Public Assist
2021 PEACH FESTIVAL ART SHOW!
Chilton County Peach
Festival Began In 1947
Read some of the history here: