Lady Dawgs basketball program looking for a new head coach

Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:01 pm

With just over a month to go before the start of the 2024-25 high school basketball season, the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs basketball team is looking for a new head coach.
Without giving any details as to the circumstances surrounding the need for a new head coach, Clinton County Superintendent Wayne Ackerman released the following statement Monday afternoon to the Clinton County News:
“We currently have a vacant coaching position for our Clinton County Girls’ Basketball Team. We are in the process of selecting an interim head coach and hope to have someone in place by the end of the week. We appreciate your understanding as we work to find the right candidate to support our student athletes.”
Tim Moons had been serving as the head coach for the girls’ basketball program for the past three seasons and was approaching his fourth season as head coach of the Lady Bulldogs when word of

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    November general election expected to see huge turnout

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:11 pm

    The November General Election is now just days away, and with the race of U.S. President expected to be a toss-up, many hot-topic controversial issues on the ballot, and some local races on tap, a much heavier than usual turnout at the polls–both in early voting and on election day,

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    ARRESTED

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:10 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 recent arrests:
    Chekiesha Dicken, 45, was arrested and charged with bail jumping in the first degree, and persistent felony offender in the second degree.
    Billy Cranfield, 50, was

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    Albany man opens fire on residence

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:09 pm

    The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 4:51 a.m. Monday morning  after Clinton County 911 received a call of a male subject who entered a residence with two firearms and according to reports, began shooting inside the residence.
    The residence was located at 63 Ronnie Pittman Road in Albany.
    Mickey Shelton,

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    County employees to receive pay increases

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    County employees’ pay will soon increase, as well as the amount of start-up pay, following action taken by the Clinton County Fiscal Court last week. The session was brief, lasting approximately 10 minutes.
    The court held a special called meeting on Wednesday afternoon, October 23, with all magistrates present and heard

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    Property tax bills mailed

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:08 pm

    The fall season always brings annual events, the turning of tree colors, falling of leaves, Halloween and onset of the holiday season, but an important time for most is when taxes–which keep many government and elected officials’ services operating–come due.
    The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all taxpayers

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    ‘Fall Back in Time’ Sunday morning

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    Leaves on the trees have turned to a mixture of colors and most have fallen from their branches. The first frost of the year has been seen on the ground, signaling the autumn season is in full swing.
    With the season well underway, one aspect of the season doesn’t bring what

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    Tragic event leads to three fatalities

    Posted October 9, 2024 at 12:38 pm

    A sad and tragic scene unfolded mid-Monday morning in Clinton County when the first call for assistance came in to the Clinton County Dispatch Center shortly after 10:40 a.m.
    A call came in to dispatch from an individual about a male subject being found on the lawn of a residence in

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    Third annual AFD fundraiser contributes to a pair of causes

    Posted October 9, 2024 at 12:38 pm

    The third annual Soup for Sirens, a fundraiser for the Albany Volunteer Fire Department, took place on Saturday, October 5, and this year was combined with a Touch a Truck event, in support of one of the AFD’s Ladies’ Auxiliary members, Sarah Winsett, who is battling breast cancer, according to

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    Trike-A-Thon nets more than $3,000 for St. Jude

    Posted April 24, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    Preschool students at Early Childhood Center spent most of the morning riding their trikes at Mountain View Park for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
    Those students who participated raised $3,145 as a group, with William Grey raising $800, Walker Vitatoe with $600 and Elise Brewington finished third with $345.
    In the photo below,

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    Clinton man found dead in his home

    Posted April 18, 2024 at 7:32 am

    A Clinton County man was found dead on April 9, 2024. Carlos Allan Neal, 76, lived on Bell Camp Road in Clinton County, was found dead at his residence.
    According to Coroner Lonnie Scott, preliminary findings indicated Neal passed away of  cardiac arrest.
    “The last time anyone talked to him was Saturday

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    School board holds short regular meeting Monday

    Posted April 18, 2024 at 7:31 am

    Just five days following a lengthy special called meeting, the Clinton County Board of Education held a much shorter regular session this past Monday, April 15, with all board members on hand.
    The board first recognized four Rogers Scholars students, two from the eighth grade and two CCHS students. They include

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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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    Volley Dawgs fall in regional tournament

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:34 pm

    Above, Chloe Longwell went up for a kill during Clinton County’s first round game of the 4th Region Tournament held at Metcalfe County on Sunday. Longwell was named to the 4th Region All Tournament team. Clinton County played Logan County and

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    Dawgs fall to Metcalfe

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:33 pm

    The Dawgs came up just short in its final home and district game of the year against the Falcons of Monroe County Friday night.
    “We came out of the gate hot and played great early, holding a 22-6 lead with about 20 seconds to go in the first half,” Head Coach

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted October 30, 2024 at 1:18 pm

    Bulldogs finish district play with loss to Falcons
    Our gridiron Bulldogs had a rough night Friday in the last outing of the season on Bulldog Field.
    After a quick start, the Dawgs fell behind in the second half to District 3 front runner Monroe County, eventually losing the contest 42-28.
    Clinton County enters

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    Golf teams end seasons

    Posted September 25, 2024 at 1:50 pm

    CCHS Lady Golf Dawg Sophie Matthews watches her chip shot fly toward the cup on the first green at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Golf Course.  The Lady Golf Dawgs were competing against the Lady Indians of Adair County.

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted September 25, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    Dawgs are back on the field for Friday Night Lights
    After a week off in the schedule, our Bulldogs return to the gridiron this Friday night.
    The Dawgs will travel west for a couple of hours to Brownsville to take on the Wildcats of Edmonson County.
    Coming off the impressive 50-8 win over

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted August 29, 2024 at 10:03 am

    Dawgs hit Bulldog Field this Friday night,
    new admission prices, regulations in place
    After a 28-14 loss in the season opener down at Gainesboro, Tennessee, the gridiron Dawgs will put their game back on the field this Friday night, in a home setting on Bulldog Field.
    Clinton County is set to take on

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    Volley Dawgs off to a 5-3 start

    Posted August 29, 2024 at 10:02 am

    Lady Volley Dawg Lauren Winningham went up to put this return across the net last Thursday in the first match against the Somerset Christian Lady Cougars, as teammates Kellie Brown (15) and Lily Hickman (17), look on.  Clinton County lost to

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    Dawgs drop season opener

    Posted August 29, 2024 at 10:01 am

    Clinton County traveled to Jackson County, Tennessee, Friday night in the Dawgs’ season opener.
    The Dawgs were held scoreless in the first half and lost the contest, 28-14.
    “The game started off with Jackson hitting a big run first play of the game and that drive eventually ended up with a 7-0

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    Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson

    Posted August 7, 2024 at 1:21 pm

    Meet the Bulldogs this Thursday
    With football 2024 just around the corner (see below), this week will being the traditional Meet the Bulldogs event for the gridiron Dawgs.
    This year’s Meet the Bulldogs will be featured this Thursday evening, August 8, at the high school.
    The introductions get underway with the CCHS Band

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    Casada named to post season region teams

    Posted July 11, 2024 at 10:25 am

    Walker Casada was recently named to the 4th Region second all-region team and the 4th Region senior all-star team. Casada was one of three seniors on this year’s baseball team.

    Clinton County Fair Athletic Night winners

    Posted June 26, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    Hay Bale Toss:
    13yrs-16yrs – Caleb York
    16 & Over – Cannon Young
    Greased Pig:
    4yrs-9yrs – Ty Martin
    10yrs-15yrs – Tate Davidson
    16 & Over – Andrew Beaty
    Blind Run: (each had a male and female winner)
    6 & Under – Wilder Shearer and Gracie Pierce
    7yrs-11yrs – Gunner Griffin and Tenley Spears/Piper Shearer (tie)
    12yrs-16yrs – Brady Watson

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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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