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School board looking to fill vacancy
The Chilton County Board of Education is accepting applications to appoint a board member to fill the unexpired term of Brian Jackson.
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Republican Runoff election for senator is July 14
The Republican primary runoff vote for United States Senator will be held on July 14.
CCS asks for parent input on school year
Chilton County Schools is asking for input from students’ parents and guardians in preparing for the start of ...
Mims named new JMS principal
The Chilton County Board of Education approved Christy Mims as the new principal for Jemison Middle School during ...
Jackson named JHS principal
Kendall Jackson has been named the new principal for Jemison High School following the retirement of Dianne Calloway.
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Jemison receives good financial and plant reports
The Jemison City Council received good news on June 15 as it received positive reports on its sewer system and a good financial audit for ...
by Joyanna Love.
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Several candidates to run for House District 49 seat
Six Republican candidates and one Democratic candidate have qualified to run in a special election for Alabama House District 49.
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:59 pm
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YMCA, BOE part ways on after-school program
The YMCA of Chilton County has ended its partnership with the Chilton County Board of Education.
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:33 am
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BOE gets after-school program overview
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Managing Editor Chilton County Board of Education members had numerous questions answered about the Chilton County Children’s Club, hosted at Clanton Elementary ...
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:49 pm
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Weaver named U.S. Health and Human Services regional director
April Weaver, former Alabama House Representative for District 49, has been appointed to regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, May 18, 2020 5:45 pm
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Special election set for House District 49
Election dates have been announced for a special election to select a new representative for Alabama House District 49, which includes Jemison.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, May 18, 2020 3:17 pm
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CCA announces graduation date
Chilton Christian Academy in Jemison will hold its graduation on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Victory Baptist Church sanctuary.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, May 18, 2020 2:35 pm
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Scott named 911 interim director
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Terra Scott has been named interim director of Chilton County E911. “I am honored that our board has allowed ...
by Joyanna Love, Friday, May 15, 2020 4:02 pm
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High School graduation dates set
Chilton County Schools has released updated information about graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020.
by Joyanna Love, Friday, May 15, 2020 2:37 pm
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School system asking for Title 1 input
Chilton County schools are asking for parental input about its Title 1 programs.
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:16 pm
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JIS and JMS named Distinguished Schools
Jemison Intermediate and Jemison Middle schools have been named Project Lead The Way Distinguished Schools.
by Joyanna Love, Monday, May 11, 2020 10:54 am
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Jemison Council focuses on finances
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer The Jemison City Council approved needed financial measures during a meeting on May 4. While the meeting was on ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, May 4, 2020 4:58 pm
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Church helps meet community food needs
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Love Your Neighbor Day is a monthly community-focus for World Outreach Ministries in Jemison. The food distribution day, usually ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 27, 2020 12:49 pm
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State offers high school diploma to certain veterans
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Chilton County Schools is looking for World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans who left school before ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:11 pm
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Community cleans up after storms
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer It has been a multiple-day project cleaning up limbs and other debris from strong winds that came through Chilton ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:36 am
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JHS principal retiring
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Jemison High School Principal Diane Calloway is retiring from Chilton County Schools effective July 1. The Chilton County Board ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:48 pm
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After-school program vote fails
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer The Chilton County Board of Education was divided on renewal of a contract between Clanton Elementary and the YMCA ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:36 am
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Residents make plans for CARES Act funds
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer As a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, many Chilton County taxpayers will be receiving ...
by Joyanna Love, Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:44 am
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Retailers adapt to stay open
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer The stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Kay Ivey has shut down most businesses deemed nonessential as a precaution against ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:53 am
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Jemison declares COVID-19 state of emergency
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer The City of Jemison declared a local state of emergency in relation to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic during an ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 13, 2020 12:43 pm
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Artist enjoys creating with wood
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Each wooden art piece Ben Smith of Jemison creates is an intricate design crafted from hundreds to thousands of ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:20 pm
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CCS makes changes to food program
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Chilton County Schools Child Nutrition Feeding Program will be changing its schedule starting April 13. The new schedule will ...
by Joyanna Love, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 2:55 pm
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LCTC students offered continued learning opportunities
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer While Chilton County Schools is offering core classes through online avenues or packets mailed to students, LeCroy Career Technical ...
by Joyanna Love, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 4:00 pm
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CCS continues to serve special education students
By JOYANNA LOVE/Senior Staff Writer Chilton County Schools special education department has developed plans to provide service to students while school buildings are closed due ...
by Joyanna Love, Monday, April 6, 2020 11:59 am
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CAEC receives grants to expand high speed internet
By JOYANNA LOVE/Senior Staff Writer Central Alabama Electric Cooperative has received eight grants from the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund to continue its efforts to provide ...
by Joyanna Love, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:47 am
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CCS providing emotional support for students
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Even though Chilton County Schools has ended face-to-face classes for the school year, the school system is working to ...