Jemison News

Lying in wait: Chilton County Sheriffa s Deputy Jason Ousley prepares his K-9 companion, Eiko, to search boxes for drugs.

Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:20 p.m. TUSCALOOSA The West Alabama Tourism Awards were presented during a ceremony Thursday night at the Jemison-Van de Graaf Mansion.

An empty Clanton store was broken into early Thursday morning - but not by your traditional intruder.

A domestic dispute in Jemison on Tuesday resulted in one person being taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the neck, Chilton County Sheriff Kevin Davis said.

A Clanton man has been arrested in Louisiana on charges of robbing the Pizza Hut across from Chilton County High School back in April 2008.

Jewel, Friday night at the Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Review rating: Four out of five stars.

Jemison city leaders are hoping to shed some light on a major economic opportunity - literally.

One of Chilton Countya s 18 polling places could be moved pending approval of the U.S. Justice Department.

Chilton County sheriffa s deputies have arrested several people on various drug charges this month.

What: Alabama Symphony. Symphony 7: "Classical Jam." Justin Brown, conductor; Chris Thile, mandolinist.

The Jemison City Council voted to hire a part-time paid fire and rescue chief Monday night.

10 clothing drive at the Calera Community Center helped nearly 550 people in need obtain winter clothing and other necessities, according to the eventa s organizers.

It looked like a tomato, felt like an apple, mimicked a ripening orange in color but tasted like ... "watermelon," said 5-year-old Sawyer Collum after his first encounter with a Japanese persimmon.

Susan Spielberger, center, takes a picture of the water rushing through Jemison Park in Mountain Brook on Monday, Oct.

Gabriela Montero's crusade to liven up classical piano recitals with improvisation landed at Jemison Concert Hall Saturday night.

Jemison also defeated host Chilton County High and Thorsby . The Mustangs also defeated both CCHS and Thorsby .

Close to 300 people gathered in front of Chilton Medical Center on Saturday for the 2009 Chilton County Arthritis Walk.

Aiden Seeley explores a fire engine Oct. 5 during the North Chilton Fire Department's first fire prevention seminar.

A Jemison pastor and daycare operator faces charges of sexually abusing his 11-year-old daughter, according to Jemison Police Chief Shane Fulmer.

Incident and offense reports from municipal police departments from Sept. 3, 8-21. Alabaster Sept.