Amanda Baxley announces candidacy for circuit judge
Municipal Court Judge Amanda Baxley is running for circuit court judge in the 19th judicial circuit.
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Longtime Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver dies from COVID-19 complications
Longtime Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver passed away Thursday after complication from COVID-19. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement on Thursday, mourning Driver’s death. “Today, the state of Alabama lost a valued public servant of many years, Mayor Billy Joe Driver,” Ivey wrote. “After his battle with COVID-19, Mayor Driver passed on to his … Continued
Former Alabama Power CEO Elmer Harris has died
Elmer Harris who was a well known Alabama businessman, philanthropist and the former CEO of Alabama Power, died on Monday. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “I was honored to call Elmer Harris a friend. He made our state better through his work, including his critical role in economic development. Rebecca and I will be praying … Continued
Tuberville discusses the issues with APR
Former Auburn football coach turned U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville was in Clanton at the Hickory Chip Restaurant for a meet and greet with Chilton County community leaders Friday. Tuberville is running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. Tuberville agreed to speak to the Alabama Political Reporter about his positions on … Continued
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See recent postsLike Chilton County’s peach trees, Alabama’s occupational license laws need regular pruning
Motorists who travel I-65 between Birmingham and Montgomery during summertime often enjoy the tradition of stopping in Clanton for a freshly-picked basket of Chilton County’s famous peaches. There’s something special about that part of Alabama, a Goldilocks zone that produces those thick, juicy, tasty treats. Not too cold. Not too hot. Just right. Well, that … Continued
Five candidates qualify in House District 42
The qualifying deadline has passed to qualify as a major party candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 42. HD42 state House seat represents Autauga and Chilton Counties. The seat was made vacant after State Rep. Jimmy Martin, R-Clanton, passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Four Republicans have qualified. These include: Chilton County … Continued
Representative Jimmy Martin has passed away
Friday, State Representative Jimmy Martin, R-Clanton, passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Rep. Martin passed away from illness. Upon hearing the tragic news, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) released the following statement: “Early this morning, state Representative Jimmy Martin lost his battle to cancer,” Ivey said. “Alabama has truly lost a good man … Continued
Ivey Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 a.m. Sunday for several Alabama counties in preparation for Subtropical Storm Alberto. The counties included are as follows: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, … Continued
May 26, 2018
Chambliss and Garner Going to a Runoff
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter stayed up past 3:30 am on election night to find out if we had a winner in District 30 or not. On Wednesday, June 4, we still did not know if Clyde Chambliss had won the primary out right or not. On Thursday, June 5, … Continued
Senate District 30 Candidates Address Republicans in Chilton County
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, April 26 Republican state Senate District 30 candidates: Clyde Chambliss, Harris Garner and Suzelle Josie joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead at the Republican Pumpkin Patch rally in Clanton Alabama. Clyde Chambliss was the first to speak. Chambliss said that he … Continued