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A Day to Remember in Clanton

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Clanton marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Clanton, Alabama with AmericanTowns Clanton Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Chilton County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Clanton organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Clanton is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Clanton

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Clanton area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alabama’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Clanton in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alabama  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Clanton Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Clanton, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alabama

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alabama Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Clanton Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Clanton Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Clanton elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Chilton County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Chilton County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Chilton County Alabama area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alabama AL

Alabama Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alabama. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Clanton and across the country. With...

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Find Alabama Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Alabama haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Alabama corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alabama AL

We have the best Alabama apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alabama. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Back to School for Clanton - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Clanton! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

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Make a difference in Clanton! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Clanton area and around the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for Animals

Mike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them....

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves Lives

Something didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

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Brown to decide to resign or be terminated today

Mississippi Department of Transportation Director Larry “Butch” Brown will choose today between forced retirement or being terminated from ...

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Demolition of house could cost city thousands

A condemned house on North Rankin Street could cost the city big bucks to destroy.

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Ferriday mayor’s overturned for third time

The ordinance may have been different but the results were the same as the Ferriday aldermen overturned a ...

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Winter weather not done yet in area

Don’t put away those mittens or unwrap the outside faucets just yet; it’s coming again.

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Police officers firefighters get electrical safety training

Since you can never be sure do not ever touch a down wire ever.

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Commission asks Brown to leave MDOT now

Within moments of taking office Tuesday a new Mississippi transportation commissioner voted with one his colleagues to give ...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ...

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Police chief qualification to begin

Qualifying for the April 2 special election for Vidalia police chief is scheduled to begin this week.

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County discusses administrator job

Before voting at Monday’s board meeting to take a new set of applicants the Adams County Board of ...

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Governor visits conference to support deputies

Law enforcement officials who attended the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association midwinter conference at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center ...

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Double trouble: Two cars crash into poles

Two people accidentally drove cars into light poles on Sunday Natchez Police Department Capt. Tom McGehee said.

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Police respond to incident at high school

Natchez Police Chief Mike Mullins said police responded to a disturbance at Natchez High School Monday.

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The Dart: Couple offers two lifetimes of learning

Two lifetimes of educating and coaching local young people were just behind the door at the house of ...

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Get trees for free Friday

The Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District will be giving out free loblolly pine seeds to the ...

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Parchman inmates moved to Wilkinson County prison

The transfer of convicted murderer Steven Farris from the Parchman state penitentiary to a private prison in Wilkinson ...

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New sheriffs coming to town

The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association will be in town for its 2011 midwinter conference in Vidalia starting Monday.

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Historic Natchez Tableaux to unveil new stories

A decades-old Natchez tradition will undergo perhaps its most significant transformation this spring when the hoop starts twirling.

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Casinos express new interest in coast

Seeing Gulf Coast casino revenue top 2009 levels in five of the last seven months has renewed investors’ ...

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