Human remains found, identification pending

Posted March 28, 2024 at 10:02 am

The Clinton County dispatch at 911 was called Sunday afternoon at 2:21 p.m. after a resident in the Cartwright community found a human skull in a ravine behind their house.
Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum said the body was badly decomposed, and has been sent to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s office in Louisville, Kentucky for a positive identification.
Marcum said that he believes the remains are likely that of a man who has been missing for several months,  that of Tony Smith, who lived at 2069 Cartright Loop in Clinton County.
He added that until the Medical Examiner’s results come back, the assumption of whether or not they are that of Smith is preliminary.
“We did wellness checks at the end of December and first of January, but nobody was ever at that residence,” Marcum said. “There doesn’t appear to be any foul play.”
Marcum said Smith was born in 1967 and lived about 100

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    Thrasher trial moved to Cumberland County

    Posted March 28, 2024 at 9:58 am

    The monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was held Thursday, March 7 ,with Clinton Circuit Court Judge David L. Williams presiding over a heavy docket.
    Several plea agreements were reached and several other motions were ruled on during the session, including one defendant having a change of venue motion sustained.
    The following

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    Fiscal court approves employee pay raises

    Posted March 28, 2024 at 9:57 am

    Clinton Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, March 21, with all magistrates present and several items of business being voted on, including an increase in pay for county employees.
    Approximately two-thirds of the total 40 minute meeting was held in closed session at the end of the meeting.
    The

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    ARRESTED

    Posted March 28, 2024 at 9:56 am

    Law enforcement officers from the area continue to battle the local war on drugs, and criminal activity in general, which resulted in the following arrest last week:
    Kaleigh Swift, 23, of Albany, Kentucky, was arrested on a Clinton County Grand Jury indictment warrant on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, by Clinton County

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    Demolition continues, questions answered

    Posted March 13, 2024 at 1:11 pm

    The Clinton County Justice Center project continues to progress, with the demolition phase of the existing buildings where the new facility will be housed well underway.
    Since the tearing down of the older buildings hasbegun, with photos posted almost daily of the site, there has also been quite a lot of

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    ARRESTED

    Posted March 13, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    Law enforcement officers from the area continue to battle the local war on drugs, and criminal activity in general, which resulted in the following arrests last week:
    Jacob I. Ford, 23, of Cave City, Kentucky, was arrested Sunday, March 11, 2024, by Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum.
    Ford was charged with burglary,

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    City council has busy regular meeting

    Posted March 13, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    Albany City Council covered a lot of ground at its regular meeting last Tuesday, March 5, over a 50 minute period with all council members on hand.
    After approving minutes from four prior meetings, including three special sessions, the council briefly discussed the city’s nuisance ordinance.
    There had been some previous discussion

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    Landree Moons is new single-game scoring leader

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:51 am

    48 point night tops Bernard Howard’s record that stood for over 75 years

    by Al Gibson, Clinton County News Publisher
    When Clinton County High School Lady Bulldog senior guard Landree Moons put up that short running shot last Thursday night against Wayne County with 2:03 showing on the fourth quarter game clock

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    Clinton Circuit Court, Grand Jury session results

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 8:55 am

    The monthly session of Clinton Circuit Court was held on February 8 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding. The Clinton County Grand Jury also convened for its monthly session on that date, returning true bills in open circuit court charging four individuals on various counts.
    The following actions from the

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    Demolition ‘expected’ to begin on Justice Center site next Monday

    Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:44 am

    Will Monday, February 26, be the actual “start” of the demolition of existing buildings that will eventually be the site of the new Clinton County Justice Center?
    Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig, the PDB members and a host of local residents who have been awaiting that important phase of the overdue

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    Fiscal court discusses jail issues, other items at regular meeting

    Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:43 am

    Clinton Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, February 15, with all magistrates present.
    The agenda was more brief than usual, but a couple of jail items were discussed and a little over half of the total 35 minute session was held in executive session to discuss personnel, with

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    Council has first reading on Duvall Water water line project loan

    Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:42 am

    Albany City Council held yet another special called meeting last Wednesday afternoon, February 14, on the water line project for Duvall Valley and surrounding areas.
    Five of six members were on hand, with Councilman Junior Gregory joining the session via Zoom. Councilwoman Renee York was unable to attend the called meeting.
    The

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    School board recognizes several students Monday

    Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:41 am

    Clinton County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday, February 19, with all members present. The session was also the first official meeting with new schools superintendent Wayne Ackerman at the helm.
    The meeting was brief, lasting approximately 20 minutes, with the first portion consisting or recognition of several

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    City council approves funds for Water Study at special meeting

    Posted January 31, 2024 at 9:23 am

    City council approves funds for Water Study at special meeting

    The City of Albany now has funding in place for a comprehensive Water Study of the city’s water system to soon begin, thanks to the Clinton County Community Foundation, a local non-profit community-based organization.
    Albany City Council, meeting in special session last

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    Taylor indicted on arson, attempt to commit murder

    Posted January 31, 2024 at 9:14 am

    A local man has been charged with five counts, including criminal attempt to commit murder and 1st degree arson by the Clinton County Grand Jury.
    The grand jury, convening on January 11 in regular session, handed down the true bills against Michael V. Taylor, 39, which stemmed from an alleged incident

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    Clinton Circuit Court has first term of 2024

    Posted January 31, 2024 at 9:14 am

    Clinton Circuit Court was in session for the first time in 2024 on January 11 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over the court docket.
    The calendar was lighter than usual, however, almost half of the proceedings involved defendants appearing for arraignment on various charges.
    A total of 15 individuals appeared,

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    School board meets in special session

    Posted January 24, 2024 at 2:34 pm

    Clinton County Board of Education held a special called meeting on Thursday afternoon, January 18, with all members present.
    The special meeting was held in lieu of its regular meeting which had been cancelled the previous Monday evening due to the winter snow storm which had caused several cancellations earlier in

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    Bat Dawgs/Lady Bat Dawgs win at home

    Posted March 28, 2024 at 10:35 am

    Austin Arms put the ball in play on Saturday during Clinton County’s home game against Livingston Academy. The Bat Dawgs won the game 12-2 and move to 6-3 on the year.

    Austin Arms

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted March 28, 2024 at 10:34 am

    A new boys’ champion and one of the best tournaments in awhile
    The Lyon County Lyons (yes, that’s how they spell it) are the new KHSAA Sweet 16 boys’ basketball champions after a thrilling Saturday (as it should be) championship game.
    The Lyons, with U.K. signee and Kentucky all-time leading scorer Travis

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted March 13, 2024 at 1:40 pm

    Landree’s accolades keep coming – II
    Last week I noted that our Landree Moons had been named the 4th Region Player of the Year by the 4th Region Athletic Director’s Association, and as it turns out, the awards continued to stack up last week.
    In addition to the aforementioned honor, Moons was

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    Lady Dawgs end season, Moons writes history

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:28 am

    The Clinton County Lady Dawgs won its first game of the 16th District Tournament Sunday afternoon as Clinton County took on Cumberland County.
    Clinton County finished the regular season in the number four slot, having to play the number five seed for a chance to advance in the district tournament.
    Monday night

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    Dawgs blow out McCreary Central on Senior night, 83-46

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:26 am

    The Clinton County Bulldogs hosted McCreary Central on Tuesday night for the final home game of the season.
    The Dawgs honored seniors Steele Burchett and Cohen Davis as the two played their final game at The Castle.
    Clinton County started the game on a roll, jumping out to a quick 9-2 lead.
    The

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    Burchett signs with Union College football

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:24 am

    A large crowd was on hand last Wednesday, February 21, in the Clinton County High School gym lobby, to watch and congratulate standout Bulldog football player Steele Burchett as he penned his signature on the Letter of Intent to play football

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:22 am

    Landree’s final basket at The Castle was her biggest
    One of the most exciting things I’ve ever witnessed while working the Public Address job for Clinton County High School basketball occurred last Thursday night as the Lady Bulldogs picked up a 67-60 overtime win over neighboring Wayne County to close out

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    Freshmen Dawgs win freshmen district

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:19 am

    The Clinton County Bulldog Freshmen team won the freshmen district championship this year at Russell County, defeating Metcalfe County, 34-31.

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    GCA volleyball wins first place

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:18 am

    The Gospel Christian Academy volleyball team, in its first season, won first place in the 2024 KCSAA Division IV. Team members include,  first row from left to right, Kenzie Wilbrun, Emily Cravens, Abby Jones, Adrianna McIver, and Joni Williams. Back row

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    CCHS Digital Video Production team qualifies for national competition

    Posted March 28, 2024 at 10:18 am

    Members of the Clinton County High School Technology Student Association recently attended a state competition at the Kentucky Technology Students Association Conference in Louisville, along with media instructor James Walker.
    Five members of the group qualified for the national competition held later this year in Orlando, Florida
    The five-member team won the

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    Demo begins

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:01 am

    Several officials who have been involved in the long process of getting a new Justice Center building in Albany were on hand this past Sunday afternoon at the site where the facility will be built, for a ceremonial start of the demolition process.
    The demolition of the buildings two blocks north

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    Bray speaks to Albany-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce

    Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Albany Mayor James Bray was the guest speaker at last Thursday’s Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce meeting.
    Bray spent most of his presentation explaining the causes and steps of repair surrounding the recent near county-wide water outage, as well as explaining some of the steps being taken to secure

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    Tyler Guffey selected to Steele-Reese Foundation Scholars program

    Posted February 14, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    Clinton County High School student Tyler Guffey, a senior, has been selected as a Steele-Reese Foundation Scholar for the 2023 Governor’s Scholars Program.
    Guffey is the son of Robin and Randall Guffey.
    The Steele-Reese Foundation made a very generous donation to the Governor’s Scholars Program to support and recognize Governor’s Scholars from

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    Breakfast with the cheerleaders, Santa and Mary Claus

    Posted December 20, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    The Clinton County High School Cheerleaders hosted a pancake breakfast Saturday at the high school cafeteria, giving local residents the opportunity to also talk with Santa and Mrs. (Mary) Claus, as well as have photos taken with the couple.  The Grinch was also on hand, making appearances throughout the morning. 

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    English 101 class members recognized by school board

    Posted December 20, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    The Clinton County Board of Education recognized  Mrs. Angela Sloan and the fourteen students in her dual credit ENG 101 class at Clinton County High School during its meeting Monday, December 18, 2023. The students were recognized for their current community

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    WANY celebrates 65 years on the air

    Posted December 20, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    Local radio station WANY celebrated a big event last week with the recognition of its 65th anniversary of being on the air in the Albany, Clinton County and surrounding communities.  During Thursday’s festivities and Open House, a group of WANY personalities and Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce members

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    Federated Auto Parts opens with ribbon cutting

    Posted December 20, 2023 at 1:24 pm

    Several members of the Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to mark the opening of Albany’s newest business, Federated Auto Parts.  Located at 144 Wolf River Dock Road, Federated Auto Parts has occupied

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