Top three of 2020
Posted May 27, 2020 at 12:29 pm
Conlan Beck
Tristan Moons
Bobbianne Key
As 100 students walked across the stage on Saturday to pick up their diplomas, three walked across with very special
Class of 2020 are now alumni
Posted May 27, 2020 at 12:33 pm
The Class of 2020 had their day Saturday, although it might not have been as conventional as years past, but at the end of the day, 100 seniors went from students to alumni.
Vehicles were lined up in the front row where seniors and immediate family could have a close view of the stage area.
Haley Allen waited her turn to take the stage as Assistant Principal Kenneth Dearborn waited alongside her.
In the photo below, vehicles were decorated with all kinds of quotes, including the one displayed, as well as others congratulating the Class of 2020 on their accomplishments.
First vehicle vs. elk collision in Clinton County
Posted May 27, 2020 at 12:28 pm
On Wednesday, May 20, at 4:55 a.m. Clinton County Sheriff Jeff Vincent responded to a non-injury accident on South Hwy. 127.
Gena Buster, of Albany, was operating
Long-time C.C.H.S. coach David McFarland dies at age 74
Posted May 27, 2020 at 12:26 pm
One of the most iconic figures in Clinton County High School athletics, David “Mac” McFarland, has passed away at the age of 74.
McFarland was a standout basketball player in the early 1960s for Coach Lindle Castle,
COVID-19
Posted May 27, 2020 at 12:25 pm
There were no new cases of the COVID-19 virus in residents from Clinton County early this week, according to the data released on Monday afternoon from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department.
In another promising development that
Fiscal court deals with FY budget
Posted May 27, 2020 at 12:24 pm
Clinton County Fiscal Court dealt with several items of business including the first reading of the proposed budget during its regular meeting last Thursday, May 21. All members were on hand for the approximate 40 minute session.
Parking lot graduation, celebratory parade is Saturday
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:40 pm
Despite being out of school since March 16, due to trying to keep the spread of the Coronavirus down, Clinton County Schools have found a way to hold a graduation ceremony to honor the Class of 2020.
CLASS OF 2020 celebrated in Albany
Posted May 12, 2020 at 1:54 pm
Businesses throughout Albany and Clinton County have put up blue and white decorations to honor the Clinton County High School Class of 2020. The Clinton County News spent some time making photos of a few in
Honoring the Class of 2020
Posted May 6, 2020 at 12:08 pm
Members of the Clinton County High School graduating class of 2020 have had to suffer through a senior year of “have-nots” due to the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down nearly everything across the nation, including schools, since late
Salute to 2020
Posted April 29, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Although they won’t be able to hold a traditional graduation ceremony, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Clinton County High School Class of 2020 have been honored with the placement of these photo placards around the
COVID-19 weekly Q&A session with LCDHD/area media
Posted May 27, 2020 at 7:35 am
A list of questions was presented to the LCDHD staff by the media. Those questions, and the answers given, are provided in the following article for the readers of the Clinton County News.
The media updates are
Interest for non-partisan filing still low as deadline to file is just days away
Posted May 26, 2020 at 1:25 pm
There are a total of 13 non-partisan seats up for election this November, but with just days until the filing deadline, candidate interest is extremely low, at least to this point.
The deadline to file for a
May school board teleconference meeting has full agenda last week
Posted May 26, 2020 at 1:23 pm
Clinton County Board of Education held its monthly meeting a week ago Monday, May 18, via teleconference with all members present and a full agenda of business items to be discussed and/or voted on.
After adopting the
Class of 2020 details
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:38 pm
The seniors that make up the Clinton County High School Class of 2020 will be receiving diplomas and accolades in a much different way this spring, but the 103rd Commencement Program at CCHS, although different, will go on.
AES Principal Armstrong retires after 32 years in system
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:38 pm
Mr. Tim Armstrong has been working in the Clinton County School District for 32 years, 22 of which have been as principal at Albany Elementary School.
COVID-19 testing held here this week
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm
COVID-19 testing began Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Albany Elementary School. Clinton County Emergency Management Director Lucas Abner issued a notice last week saying there will be two days of testing at AES. According to the release,
No current cases in Clinton; Case count is down across district
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm
For the past three weeks, Clinton County has had no active cases of COVID-19, as of Monday evening, May 18, 2020.
That according to case numbers released late Monday evening by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department
Guffey charges city with age discrimination
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:36 pm
The City of Albany has been named in a civil complaint filed by a long-time former Albany Police Chief.
Ernest Guffey, through his legal counsel, filed the complaint in Clinton Circuit Court last Tuesday, May 12, claiming
Voters can now request ballots
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Voters in Clinton County who plan to cast their ballots by mail can now request a ballot from the Clinton County Clerk’s Office, according to county clerk officials.
Although the actual ballots will not be ready to
Albany soldier’s heroism, and 20-year campaign to recognize it with Medal of Honor, are subjects of documentary to air on KET at 8 p.m. ET Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:01 pm
As Americans honor patriotic sacrifice on Memorial Day, KET will premiere the story of a Kentucky soldier who repeatedly put his life on the line for his country – but wasn’t fully honored for it until 73 years later.
Anderson signs with EKU
Posted May 26, 2020 at 2:27 pm
Briley Anderson signed her letter of intent to cheer for Eastern Kentucky University on Friday, May 15, 2020. Below, in order to maintain social distancing, a zoom meeting was set up between Anderson, her
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted May 26, 2020 at 2:26 pm
Another good friend is gone
“What’s going on, Turnovers?”
That’s the way David McFarland always greeted me. Never Al, never Gibson, never anything else
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted July 18, 2018 at 1:30 pm
Local sports news is still ‘summer thin’ but golf fans have a special opportunity this weekend
Local sports activities are still pretty thin as far as reporting activities goes, as we are still into the dog days of
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted July 11, 2018 at 2:36 pm
It’s still summer – organized sports are few
While there are a few traveling baseball and softball teams on the move here and there with Clinton County ties, for the most part, it’s still summer and organized sporting
‘Fore the Kids’ golf tournament winners
Posted July 5, 2018 at 12:58 pm
“Fore the Kids” golf tournament winners were Sawyer Stalcup, Tyler Shelton, David Killman and Michael Shelton.
Second place in the “Fore the Kids” golf
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted July 5, 2018 at 12:58 pm
‘Fore the Kids’ another success
From all indications, the annual “Fore the Kids” benefit golf tournament was another success, both in terms of competition as well as in the fundraising category as well.
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted June 27, 2018 at 8:17 am
KHSAA dead period – gives everyone a little break
It almost seems these days that high school sports is a 52 week long activity in some form or another, given all of the summer camps that go on
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted June 20, 2018 at 8:44 am
Jackson’s uniform will change from blue to red in 2019
You read in this space last week that following his performances during the week at the Western Kentucky University team camp, head
Fore the Kids
Posted June 7, 2018 at 11:00 am
Golf Tournament
The annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament to support CCHS boys and girls golf teams, will be Saturday, June 23 at Dale Hollow Lake State Park. It will be four-person
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted June 7, 2018 at 10:59 am
Summer means it time for camp – football camp is first
Spring was short and summer came in with some nice heat, so maybe the lack of any spring
Clinton County Public Library awarded grant to aid in reopening process
Posted May 27, 2020 at 7:35 am
The Clinton County Public Library has been chosen as one of 85 entities to receive a grant from Kentucky Humanities.
According to a press release sent to the Clinton County News last week, the Kentucky Humanities has
Mullins awarded Clinton County Retired Teachers Scholarship
Posted May 19, 2020 at 1:09 pm
The Clinton County Retired Teachers Association is proud to announce that Jaden Mullins has been selected as the recipient of the first CCRTA $500.00 scholarship.
Jaden is the daughter of Wanda
Clinton County Community Foundation awards grant to Days of Grace Food Pantry
Posted May 19, 2020 at 12:54 pm
Sherry Owens is shown above holding a grant check from the Clinton County Community Foundation. Owens is one of the principal operators of the Days of Grace Food Pantry in Albany, and the $1,000 grant from the
Young develops project for Clinton County
Posted May 19, 2020 at 12:53 pm
As a 2019 Rogers Scholar participant, I, Abbi Young, a Clinton County High School senior, was given the amazing opportunity to create a project that would benefit the residents of my hometown.
Legislative Update …
Posted May 19, 2020 at 12:53 pm
Our graduating seniors deserve a mulligan
I come from a family of great golfers, and, to be honest, I am an average to an occasionally lousy golfer. I find myself resorting mostly to golf scrambles wherein
Clinton County Board of Education Summer Food Service Program Open Sites
Posted May 12, 2020 at 2:04 pm
The Clinton County Board of Education is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children (ages1-18) without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will
KCTCS announces plans for summer and fall terms
Posted May 12, 2020 at 2:01 pm
Beginning August 17, fall term classes at the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) will be offered in a variety of formats (barring any further disruption from the pandemic).
Colleges will offer
Clinton food banks benefit from COVID-19 response fund donation
Posted May 6, 2020 at 12:03 pm
In April 2020, the Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund received a generous gift from Jeff Bezos, which allowed Feeding America to immediately disperse funds to support Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) and the COVID-19 response work efforts in Clinton County and another 41 counties
Sydne Denney and Terry Evans, Jr.
Posted July 18, 2018 at 1:34 pm
Denney, Evans to wed
Travis and Juli Denney are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sydne Denney, to Terry Evans, Jr.
York, Rigney graduate EKU
Posted July 18, 2018 at 1:29 pm
Joshua Shane York, a chemistry major from Albany, has graduated from Eastern Kentucky University after the 2018 spring semester.
Rachel Ann Rigney, a general studies major from Albany, has also graduated from Eastern Kentucky University after the 2018
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