A brief look at the candidates seeking your vote in the May Primary Election
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Tracy Thurman
Republican Candidate for Clinton County Jailer
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to
Lady Dawgs, Bulldogs, freshman teams all claim 16th District titles
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:31 pm
Winter storm plays havoc with 4th Region Tournament schedule
Clinton County High School’s basketball teams – all four of them – were front and center last week when it came time to distribute championship trophies at the conclusions of the 16th District Tournament.
With two varsity titles and two freshman
championship titles in tow, chants of
“Go Big Blue” echoed from one end
of The Castle to the other end last
week.
After claiming the champ-
ionship titles in both 16th
Snow days continue to keep school officials making early morning calls, calendar in limbo
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:29 pm
Before Monday’s winter storm that rolled through South Central Kentucky, Clinton County Schools had missed 11 days due to weather.
Add to that the two days – Monday and Tuesday – that
Latest blast of winter leaves county covered in ice, snow; forces cancellations, closings
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:29 pm
The winter that just won’t seem to go away belted the region again late Sunday evening and into the morning Monday, this time with heavy rains that later turned to sleet and ice and finally snow and
Cold, snow and ice continue to remind us it’s still winter, but severe storm season is here now
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:29 pm
We may be dealing still with ice and snow that this relentless winter continues to send our way, but at this time of year, those aren’t the weather conditions that should be giving us the most concern.
Severe weather remains the biggest,
Don’t forget to ‘spring forward’
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:28 pm
The majority of residents in Albany and Clinton County, as well as many other Central Time Zone residents in Kentucky and across the nation, won’t mind losing an hour’s sleep this weekend in exchange for longer days and shorter nights that
Conner home heavily damaged by winds
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:49 pm
Paul Conner was sitting up in his recliner shortly before 3:30 a.m. last Wednesday, unable to sleep because of persistent knee pains, when he first realized that an approaching storm might be bringing more than anyone had been expecting.
“I was sitting right
Clinton to host 16th District tourney next week
Posted February 19, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Although Mother Nature’s harsh winter played havoc with high school basketball schedules across the state of Kentucky this year, the regular season play will nonetheless come to a close this week, making room for the “second season”
Fire department training helps to keep firemen safer when the ‘call goes out’
Posted February 12, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Motorists passing by the Clinton County Board of Education offices last Saturday may have been alarmed at the rising smoke and high paced activity by the members of the Albany Fire Department on the property.
While there were fires, smoke and plenty of
Tower at Cobb-Ventress plant being poured in around the clock operation
Posted February 5, 2014 at 2:42 pm
Cobb-Ventress, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, is well into the slip form construction stage of building a poultry feed manufacturing facility just west of Albany, near Gaddie-Shamrock and WANY Radio Station.
Bob
Booster Radio Auction another success
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:49 pm
The annual C.C.H.S. Basketball Boosters Club / WANY Radio Auction last Friday night was another tremendous success, netting just under $8,000 for the varsity basketball programs. Held annually from the cafeteria at Clinton County High School, the auction saw a large gathering of workers
A brief look at the candidates seeking your vote in the May Primary Election
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:48 pm
Mark Thrasher
Democrat Candidate for County Judge/Executive
I am a 44-year-old lifelong resident of Clinton County, married to Allison for 20 years and
Bid let for new fire
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:47 pm
station
The over 20 volunteers of the Albany Fire Department will soon have a larger and better location in which to work and train after Albany City Council officially awarded a bid for construction of the new
Booster / WANY Radio Auction set for Friday
Posted February 19, 2014 at 3:01 pm
With the end of February now in sight – and hopefully the end of a harsh winter season as well – Clinton County basketball fans are beginning to think about the closing out of regular season play this week, and next week’s
Clinton business owner killed in single vehicle accident
Posted February 19, 2014 at 3:01 pm
A Clinton County man and long-time local business operator was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred last Friday morning near his home.
James Michael Cooksey, 60, of Albany, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Clinton County Coroner
A brief look at the candidates seeking your vote in the May Primary Election
Posted February 19, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Tim Koger
Republican Candidate for Jailer
To the voters of Clinton County. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tim Koger.
Fiscal court extends weather alert provider contract
Posted February 19, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Clinton County Fiscal Court closed out funding on the Wellness Center and voted to extend service from the weather alert emergency provider CodeRed at its second special call meeting held within a week.
The court met with all members present on Tuesday
Bid awarded for new ambulance
Posted February 19, 2014 at 2:59 pm
Clinton County Fiscal Court, in its first of two call meetings within a week, awarded a bid for a new remount ambulance at the first session last Wednesday morning, February 12 with five of six members present.
Two bids had been received
School board deals with full agenda Monday
Posted February 12, 2014 at 2:50 pm
Clinton County Board of Education, with an early on packed house, held a busy and somewhat lengthy regular meeting Monday evening at the Central Office with all members present. Among items on the agenda were presentations, recognition of students and an address from a parent pertaining
City still exploring bypass waterline extension
Posted February 12, 2014 at 2:50 pm
Albany City Council continues to explore a major water project that could lead to more sewer service accessibility along a large area of the US 127/Albany Bypass.
During its regular meeting last Tuesday evening, February 4 with all members present, the council
SWEEP!!!!
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs, Freshmen Bulldogs and Freshmen Lady Bulldogs take 16th District Titles for the second time in school history
The Clinton County Bulldogs posed with the 16th District Championship Trophy Friday night after defeating Russell County in the finals, 71-70. Clinton County swept the district
Dawgs defeat Russell County in down to the wire finish
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Clay Choate went up for a shot in the first half against Russell County. Choate finished the game with seven points.
Colby Langford hit a three pointer
Lady Dawgs come from behind to take nine point victory
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:17 pm
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs were the third team in Clinton County to take a district title this week with a first round win over the Lady Panthers of Cumberland County, 47-28, and picking up a win in the championship game against Russell County, 61-50.
All District awards
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:15 pm
Above, Darien Wallace, Danielle Dalton, Briana Conner and Jamiee Mansfield were selected as All District Cheerleaders for Clinton County.
Clinton County Lady Dawgs Ansley Stalcup, Shyanne McWhorter, Kayla Dicken, Alex Beard and Whitney Bookout were
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:13 pm
March Madness – a good week for the Big Blue
It couldn’t have gone much better for players, coaches and fans of the Big Blue faithful last week with Round 1 of
Clinton County wins over 4th Region opponent, takes on Cumberland County in district play
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:32 pm
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs are one win away from evening its record to .500 for the season after the 4th Region win at Barren County Thursday night, 61-52.
The Lady Dawgs started the game by quickly scoring seven points for a 7-0 lead.
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:31 pm
March Madness – the games are underway
As I pen this week’s column, a good chunk of the high school basketball teams in Kentucky are looking out the window at the baseball and softball diamonds, because already,
Sports in Kentucky by Bob Watkins
Posted February 26, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Last weekend provided enough drama moments to wake up even the sleep-walking Kentucky Wildcats.
√ In Lexington, a season first. Julius Randle scored a game-winner against LSU igniting a player pile-on. A what? Fans witnessed a flicker of college-kid-joy when a couple
Lady Dawgs pick up two wins, play impressive game against top regional opponent Monroe Co.
Posted February 19, 2014 at 7:57 pm
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs won two games and lost a game this week improving its record to 12-14 on the year.
Clinton County 65
Warren East 46
The most recent win for
CCHS Archery team brings home runners-up honors in regionals
Posted February 19, 2014 at 7:56 pm
The Clinton County High School Archery Team competed in regionals last week and picked up runners-up honors in Region 4. Pictured above is this year’s archery team. First row from left to right is; Curtis York, Kayla Shelton,
Jeff Brown opens Kentucky Senate session with invocation
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:26 pm
Albany First Baptist Church pastor Jeff Brown was called upon last week by one of Kentucky’s legislative branches. Brown, shown above with 16th District Senator Sara Beth Gregory (R-Monticello), left, delivered the invocation last Thursday morning just
Good Neighbors Theatre’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory concludes this weekend
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:26 pm
Three performances remain for Good Neighbors Theatre’s fantastic show Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
House Republican Floor Leader welcomes Clinton County Officials to Frankfort
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:25 pm
House Republican Floor Leader Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown recently welcomed (from left to right) Clinton County Treasurer Dallas Sidwell, Magistrate Terry Buster, Magistrate Phillip Parrigin, Albany Mayor Nicky Smith, Magistrate Ricky Craig, and
Make the difference today….stop littering!
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:25 pm
Students shown above picking up litter near the Clinton County Area Technology Center are, front row, left to right: Cameron Ruhl, Zach Duvall, Arnoldo Radilla, Daniel Duvall, Kirsten Groce, Katie Melton, Joseph Irving, Robert Brown. Back row
Things to do …
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:25 pm
March Madness 5K scheduled
The March Madness 5K will be Friday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. This will be an individual team race with awards. The team can be made up for any five (5) members. Top three teams will receive awards.
Library Notes
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:24 pm
by: Gayla Duvall
What’s new at the Clinton County Public Library. www.clintoncountypubliclibrary.org
Best Sellers: Private L.A. by James Patterson; First Love by
House Republican Floor Leader Hoover talks with
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:24 pm
Senator Paul following presentation of bill in senate committee
House Republican Floor Leader Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown, and U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Kentucky
KSP Post 15 Taking Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Kentucky State Police, Post 15, is now accepting applications for the 2014 Kentucky State Police Citizens Police Academy. The 10-week academy is slated to begin March 10, 2014 and will meet on the following dates:
Healthy Notes …
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Childhood Obesity
By April Speck, Coordinator,
Clinton County Healthy Hometown Coalition
Extension Notes …
Posted March 5, 2014 at 2:23 pm
Kentucky Extension celebrates
100 years of nutrition education
Source: Janet Johnson,
Allen County extension agent for family and consumer sciences
Times may change, but for the past 100 years,
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