For the past seven years Clinton County has come together as a community during Thanksgiving and has became the epicenter for one of the biggest Thanksgiving Meals in the area. This year, 1,578 meals were delivered or served in Clinton County to those in need of a hot meal.
Melissa Tallent, along with daughter Kiley Hoppe, are the muscle behind this idea.
What started as a way for high school students to provide a community service has turned into the founding of the H.A.R.K. Foundation (Helping At Risk Kids) and a way to expand the outreach to more than just inside the boarders of Clinton County.
For the past couple of years, the H.A.R.K. Foundation Thanksgiving Meal has been working
Clinton County Bulldog Head Coach Todd Messer and Company took its game on the road to open the season Monday night against Casey County. The Dawgs began 1-0 on the season after pulling out the 56-46 win over the
The man accused of murdering his three-year old niece almost a year ago has a trial date scheduled for next spring.
During last month’s term of Clinton Circuit Court, held on November 7, Circuit Judge David L.
Operation Christmas Child, a part of Reverend Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse organization, wrapped up another local successful year of filling shoeboxes with gifts for needy children in impoverished countries around the world.
Kathy Conner, local Church Relations
The Thanksgiving season hasd come and gone again and that means the favorite time of year for many people, especially children, is less than a month away.
As a time honored tradition with the Clinton County News,
One of Clinton County’s most recognizable business and political figures passed away early this week.
Donnie McWhorter, 74, passed away Sunday night, November 24, after an extended illness.
It’s a busy stretch for Clinton County High School sports fans, and from all indications, Bulldog spirit is alive and well.
Above, C.C.H.S. student Jay Oplinger
The Clinton County Fiscal Court and local artist Norma Jean Anderson unveiled a portrait of Master Sergeant James Earl (J.E.) Morrison on Thursday during a ceremony held at the courthouse.
On Monday, the
Andy Beshear appears headed to Governor’s desk after
narrow win over Matt Bevin
Just over one third of the registered voters in Clinton County found their way to the election polls to cast votes in a short but important general election ballot Tuesday.
The accomplishment list for this year’s Lady Volley Dawgs is a long one including the most recent accomplishment of making it to the semi-finals of the 4th Region Tournament for the third year in a row after defeating
With the 2019 tax collection season well underway, Clinton County Sheriff Jeff Vincent has announced some extended office days and hours to allow taxpayers time to pay their tax bills on time.
During the month of December,
The Albany Fire Department was called to 361 Dale Hollow Manor Road Friday afternoon around 3:14 p.m.
When firefighters arrived on scene, the home of Tom and
Clinton County Fiscal Court held another lengthy regular meeting last Thursday, November 21 with a wide array of topics on the agenda, including another closed session on personnel in a session.
All court members were present for
Hot chocolate, snacks, a giant Christmas tree, caroling, games, contests, free gifts and of course – a visit from Santa Claus.
Those are just a part of the
The Thanksgiving season is here again and that means the favorite time of year for many people, especially children, is less than a month away.
As a time honored tradition with the Clinton County News, we will
The race for Kentucky Governor became official late last week when incumbent Republican Matt Bevin, following a statewide vote recanvass, conceded the race to governor-elect Andy Beshear, the Democrat nominee.
In one
The Clinton County Industrial Development Authority held a productive regular meeting last Thursday, November 14 with four of seven members present. Those present included vice-chairman Barney Latham and board members Randy Jones, Randy Speck and Dawn Tompkins.
Clinton County will unlikely see a new high school structure built in the near future since the nickel tax issue died before getting to a public vote earlier this year, the board of education is concentrating on keeping the existing facilities in good shape
The Clinton County Bulldogs were on the winning half of all season openers Monday night across the state as the Dawgs moved to 1-0 after a hard fought battle at Casey County.
And we’re off with Roundball season 2019-20
Hold on tight roundball fans because the next few weeks are going to be a race.
The 2019-2020 high school basketball season got
Athletic Director Nick Irwin presented Danny Robinson and Jessie Parrish Stone with plaques on Saturday, November 16, at the conclusion of Meet the Bulldogs. Both Robinson and Stone were this year’s Wall of Fame
Congrats Dawgs, fans, QB Stines and Coach Tallent
Our Bulldogs came up just short of a District Championship title Friday night in the school’s first ever appearance in a District Title game.
Bulldogs grab a historic win
The Dawgs earned the biggest win in the history of the modern-day program last Friday night when they marched into Tompkinsville and picked up the school’s first ever post-season playoff win over
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
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 were Sawyer Stalcup, Tyler Shelton, David Killman and Michael Shelton.
Second place in the “Fore the Kids” golf
‘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.
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
The newly planted Clinton County Christmas Tree that was donated by Clinton County’s “first couple”, Judge/Executie Ricky Craig and Deanie Craig, began taking on the appearance of Christmas Monday morning. Clinton County Extension Agents Christy Nuetzman-Guffey, right, and Stacy
With the 2019 tax collection season well underway, Clinton County Sheriff Jeff Vincent has announced some extended office days and hours to allow taxpayers time to pay their tax bills on time.
After Thanksgiving Day on Thursday,
recently donated money to the VFW Post 1096 in Albany Kentucky. Post Commander Jason Warinner said he greatly appreciates the donation and it will go to help repair the VFW Post.
On Thursday, November 21, Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig came to the Lifeline office and signed a proclamation declaring November as National Home Care and Hospice month. Pictured from left to right are Scarlett Hise, Business Manager; Dee
Every year Detherage and members of her club donate money and purchase toys for those in need around Christmas.
The Clinton County JROTC Bulldog Battalion competed in its first drill competition on Saturday in White County.
The local unit earned 1st Place for Color Guard Competition, Commanded
Mary and Marty Crouch invite friends and family to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Saturday, November 23, at the Lee’s Chapel Fellowship Hall, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bring your favorite memories, but
On Friday, November 8, Clinton County Judge/Executive, Ricky Craig signed a proclamation brought before him by the local Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) office and community partners, designating November 2019 as Adoption Awareness Month in Clinton County, Kentucky.
The Y-Club is a student-run school based organization for middle and high school students in grades 6-12 that promotes civic engagements, servant leadership and social responsibility through model government, service learning and advocacy. The Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA)
