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Wilton denies transition of Chilton homes to Chilton Water ā€˜at this timeā€™Wilton denies transition of Chilton homes to Chilton Water ā€˜at this timeā€™

Wilton Town Council unanimously denied transferring Chilton County homes to the Chilton Water Authority, though members said future negotiations remain possible.

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Long Live JayBird ā€” Remembering Maplesvilleā€™s hard-hitting Lagrone
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Long Live JayBird ā€” Remembering Maplesvilleā€™s hard-hitting Lagrone

Former Maplesville High School football player Jay Lagrone, better known as ā€œJayBird,ā€ passed away on Aug. 31, and coaches and community members reflect on his effort, personality and impact.
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Maplesville hold Red Level to 46 total yards in road win
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Maplesville hold Red Level to 46 total yards in road win

Maplesville High School stayed unbeaten with a 35-7 road win over Red Level High School, limiting the Tigers to 46 rushing yards and scoring three 80-yard touchdowns.
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Maplesville hold Red Level to 46 total yards in road win

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Billingsley stays unbeaten in region with win over Central-Hayneville
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Billingsley stays unbeaten in region with win over Central-Hayneville

Billingsley High School routed Central-Hayneville High School 40-8 as Jaylen Cutler and Kyson Thomas combined for 178 rushing yards and four touchdowns, keeping the Bears unbeaten in Class 1A Region 4.
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Billingsley stays unbeaten in region with win over Central-Hayneville

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Calera grinds out win vs Chilton County for first 3-0 start since 2016
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Calera grinds out win vs Chilton County for first 3-0 start since 2016

Calera High School beat Chilton County High School 28-21 on a late blocked-punt touchdown, improving to 3-0 for the first time since 2016.
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Calera grinds out win vs Chilton County for first 3-0 start since 2016

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Rebels play lights out in bounce-back region win
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Rebels play lights out in bounce-back region win

Thorsby High School bounced back with a 62-0 region win over Sumter Central High School, highlighted by an 83-yard opening kickoff return and contributions from starters and reserves.
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Rebels play lights out in bounce-back region win

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2026 Miss Chilton County Queen Kimber Ray is crowned by the 2025 Miss Chilton County Queen Allie Fulmer.
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Ray hopes to bring sunshine while donning Miss Chilton County crown

Kimber Ray, a Chilton County High School junior, is the new 2026 Miss Chilton County Queen and hopes to use her yearlong reign to bring the community together.
25 years later, Chilton, Alabama & United States has never forgotten that September day
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25 years later, Chilton, Alabama & United States has never forgotten that September day

CAW awarded grants, looks to enhance rural mental health services
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CAW awarded grants, looks to enhance rural mental health services

Alabama unemployment down in July for first time in months
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Alabama unemployment down in July for first time in months

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Girls Ministries at Clanton First Assembly of God church held a fire safety day alongside the Clanton Fire Department earlier in August that helped the girls achieve an Adventure Badge.
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Girls Ministries claim Adventure Badge at Fire Safety Day wi...

Clanton First Assemblyā€™s Girls Ministries earned a fire safety Adventure Badge after a hands-on learning day with the Clanton Fire Department.
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Cawaco RC&D provides Chilton with over $100,000 in grant funding
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Cawaco RC&D provides Chilton with over $100,000 in grant funding

Klineā€™s use of 3D printers in the classroom provides hands-on learning
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Klineā€™s use of 3D printers in the classroom provides hands-on learning

Chilton Crowns ā€” Ray leads new class of Miss Chilton County Queens
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Chilton Crowns ā€” Ray leads new class of Miss Chilton County Queens

Running Rebels ā€” Thorsby controls Jemison for season-opening win
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Running Rebels ā€” Thorsby controls Jemison for season-opening win

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The Chilton County Sheriffā€™s Office is currently investigating threats made through a social media trend centered around the ā€˜Cat in the Hatā€™ character.
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CCSO investigating ā€˜Cat in the Hatā€™ threats toward Chilton schools, students

Jemison High School fell to 1-3 on the 2026 season following a 33-6 loss to Shelby County High School on Sept. 11.
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Shelby County picks up first win over Jemison

Get involved with the high school football coverage in Chilton County by becoming a freelance writer with The Clanton Advertiser.
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Verbena High School picked up a forfeit win over Calhoun High School on Sept. 11.
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Verbena claims forfeit region victory over Calhoun

Isabella High School quarterback Levi Wilkins fights for yardage against Aliceville High School.
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Isabella runs out of juice as Aliceville grabs comeback win

Verbena High School posted 467 rushing yards in its win on Sept. 4 over Central-Hayneville High School.
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Verbena runs for over 450 yards in region win over Central-Hayneville

Cutline: Kyson Thomas ends the game with a touchdown and 204 rushing yards.
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Bears get first region win as Thomas goes for 200 rushing yards

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Column: Living With the Unanswered Why

Michael J. Brooks reflects on illness, loss and the biblical struggle to understand suffering when some answers remain beyond human reach.
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Column: Guarding Against a Troubled Heart and Mind

When adversity fuels fear and anxiety, Philippians 4 points believers to prayer, thanksgiving and Godā€™s peace as a guard for the heart and mind.
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