Chilton Christian Academy’s girls basketball team lost a big lead but held on to win in overtime, 41-39, thanks to free throws from Alissa Harris and Mary’l Smitherman.
Jemison’s boys team won its first Chilton County Basketball Tournament championship since 1994—and in the process broke rival Chilton County High School’s streak of nine consecutive titles.
18 January 2012
The Jemison City Council accepted Officer Tera Mayfield’s resignation from the Jemison Police Department at its meeting Jan. 17.
18 January 2012
A home was destroyed but no injuries resulted from a fire Tuesday in North Chilton County.
18 January 2012
The Thorsby Town Council approved adding a $20 fee to reserve Richard Wood Park’s pavilion. The non-refundable charge will only affect people or groups seeking to have use of the facility for a specific time.
06 January 2012
Family members and friends of Alex Moore are establishing a scholarship in her honor.
05 January 2012
A $500 grant will go toward adding trees at Thorsby’s Sam Bentley Park.
03 January 2012
The Jemison City Council approved a liquor license for Sue’s Mart, a package store in Jemison, in a public hearing Jan. 2, according to minutes from City Clerk Sheila Hogge.
28 December 2011
The Officer of the Year Award that Jemison Police Chief Shane Fulmer presented to Officer Riley Barnett on Dec. 21 held even more meaning than in previous years.
23 December 2011
Cheers erupted from family and friends of Jemison’s Donny Eslinger as he emerged from the concourse at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on Dec. 22.
19 December 2011
Maplesville’s girls basketball team earned its first win of the season, 43-35 Monday over Jemison.
19 December 2011
Family and friends of PFC Donny Eslinger, 20, of Jemison will receive a priceless gift on Thursday, Dec. 22 as Eslinger returns to his hometown for the holidays.
