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Bachus announces fire grant for Isabella Fire and Rescue
Congressman Spencer Bachus announced Feb. 1 that the Isabella Fire and Rescue Company in Maplesville has been awarded a $213,750 federal fire grant for the purchase of a new fire truck.
Macks wins county spelling bee
Justin Macks, a sixth grader at Jemison Middle School, had the last word at the Chilton County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb.
Tornado survivors can visit disaster recovery centers until Saturday
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently opened five Disaster Recovery Centers in Chilton County to help survivors of the Jan.
Champion tree in Maplesville falls
The tornado that tore through the town Jan. 23 was too much for the historic Bitternut Hickory tree in Ovid Merchant's backyard.
County makes post-storm tree removal priority
While municipalities work to clear fallen trees and limbs after last week's storms, residents may be wondering about how to tackle tree cleanup in their yards.
City responded quickly with help
The first Clanton Advertiser employees to arrive into work Monday were greeted by a big surprise.
Shelters must be accessible during warnings
Chilton County has done a great job of building community storm shelters across the county.
Maplesville power restored, cleanup efforts in progress
"As far as I know, all power has been restored," Haigler said. "The only reason that someone's power may not be restored would be if the power box pulled away from the house." The town has started cleaning up the roads.
South under threat of tornado - again
Two are confirmed dead and many others are dealing with severe damage left by a line of storms that moved through Central Alabama Monday morning.
Maplesville cleaning up after the storm
Two days after the storm, Maplesville residents are still picking up the pieces to what's left of their homes, barns and other properties.
Salvation Army assists residents after tornado
Relief efforts for victims of Monday's storms in Maplesville are underway, with volunteers from The Salvation Army traveling from Shelby County to help.
8 tornadoes determined to have struck Monday in AL
Volunteers with the American Red Cross Alabama Region are assessing the damage to homes throughout the state.
Bentley tours tornado damage in Maplesville
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley stopped in Maplesville on Tuesday afternoon to tour damage from the tornado that touched down in the area Monday, Jan.
Alabama governor touring storm-damaged areas
The S&P 500 index eked out a tiny gain Monday while traders kept an eye on talks in... Alabama Gov.
Alabama tornado: Chilton County residents face storm damage, but no deaths
Chilton County residents from here to Clanton counted themselves lucky as they dug out from extensive damage Monday.
Buildings leveled, but lives intact in Maplesville
Homes were leveled, businesses were damaged, power lines downed and gas lines ruptured after being uprooted by falling trees overnight Monday in Maplesville.
Dusk to dawn curfew set for Maplesville, other storm damage updates
Emergency officials in Maplesville have set a dusk to dawn curfew for the town after severe storms caused major damage this morning .
Security precautions in effect in 2 Alabama areas
Emergency management officials say Maplesville has a dusk-to-dawn curfew through Tuesday morning.
Maplesville Volunteers Help Farmer Rescue Cattle Trapped in Barn Hit by Tornado
As he walked through the debris that was once his cattle barn, Chilton County Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell was smiling.