Clanton News & Articles

Clanton Mayor Billy Joe Driver Dies From COVID-19

By Brent Wilson on July 9, 2020

Billy Joe Driver, the longtime Mayor of Clanton, AL died today after battling the COVID-19 virus.

Driver had been hospitalized with COVID-19 since June 28. He was transferred to a Birmingham hospital on…

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Kay Ivey

Governor Ivey Approves $18.7 Million to Help Improve Alabama Communities

By Brent Wilson on November 22, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.7 million in grants for improvements in 58 Alabama communities. The funds from the Community Development Block Grant program will enable communities to provide water, improve roads and sewage…

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Jimmy Martin

Alabama State Rep. Jimmy Martin Passes Away

By Brent Wilson on May 31, 2019

Very sad news as we head into what appears to be the last day of the 2019 Legislative Session.

State Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton) has died, according to State Sen. Cam…

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Hartselle Medical Center

13 Alabama Hospitals Have Closed Since 2010

By Brent Wilson on February 14, 2019

13 Alabama Hospitals have closed down since 2010 due to lack of funding, leaving many without close access to emergency healthcare. Here are the 13 Hospitals that have closed down in Alabama and the reasons…

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