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Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville, Isabella, Verbena and Cooper in Chilton County, Alabama.

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OF CLANTON


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!

  1. Select your desired field from the subfacilities list.
  2. Check the field's availability on the calendar.
  3. 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

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