Author: bni
9 Who Shine: Matthew Klein
Chilton Christian Academy Parents: Charles and Beverly Klein What activities and organizations are you involved in? Matt Klein: Track, and I have also been involved in basketball and baseball, fine ar... Read More
9 Who Shine: Hylan Jackson
Jemison High School Parents: Rick and LeeAnn Jackson What activities and organizations are you involved in? Hylan Jackson: FCCLA, DECA, Beta Club, J Club, SGA, Archery Team. I was a cheerleader two ye... Read More
9 Who Shine: Ivan Truss
Chilton County High School Parents: Tommy and Ruth Truss What activities and organizations are you involved in? Ivan Truss: SGA, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Science Club, Computer Club, Spanish... Read More
Threatened bird holding its own with some help
By Justin Averette On the banks of the Coosa River, a threatened bird is holding its own with a little help from its friends. The Red-cockaded Woodpecker is a small-to medium-sized bird that is black ... Read More
Nature’s fly trap: Threatened plant lives here
By Justin Averette Chilton County is known across the country for its peaches — and rightfully so. Anyone who has ever bitten into, or maybe drunk is a better word, a juicy Loring on a blistering Ju... Read More
MorLyn’s offers Peach jewelry
By Stephen Dawkins MorLyn’s hopes to add a new tradition to the long-established Chilton County Peach Festival. The jewelry and gift store on Second Avenue North in downtown Clanton is offering a un... Read More
Extension Connection: Great outdoors the 4-H way
By Josine Walter | Regional Extension Agent Studies show that connecting youth with the outdoors and the natural world promotes healthier lifestyles, lessens stress, improves academic achievement and ... Read More
Minister goes from Africa to Hollywood
By Scott Mims To go from a drug dealer to a youth minister is nothing short of an amazing transformation. But if you stopped there, you would have only begun to tell the story of Philander (Phil) Brow... Read More