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 United States joined together to celebrate Veteran’s Day and last week, Clinton County honored the veterans in several ways, but one of those ways was to honor James Earl (J.E.) Morrison.
The Clinton County Fiscal Court held a ceremony on Thursday at the courthouse to honor Morrison and all he did during his time in the Army.
Morrison is Clinton County’s most decorated veteran of the Koren War.
Morrison’s awards and honors include the Silver Star, French Croix de Guerre, Purple Heart,
The Clinton County JROTC, along with the Clinton County High School Band, under the direction of Logan Butler, presented the public and the student body with a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday.
The Clinton County Bulldogs Football team went into Friday night’s game as a number three seed in the district and upset the number two team, Monroe County, to advance to the district finals this Friday night, November 15.
Clinton County Fiscal Court, meeting in special session last Thursday afternoon, November 7, opted to pay off the back IRS bills that totaled out to $159,152.55.
The fiscal court learned of the back tax debt to the
With hopes for favorable weather for its third edition, organizers of this year’s Christmas on the Square are putting an expanded list of events and activities together that will lead
Although the Clinton County Gridiron Bulldogs have had a record setting year again, advancing for the first time ever in the state playoffs last Friday night, true sports fans are
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
The weather for the most part was picture perfect, right up until mid-way through the Saturday afternoon Lip Sync Contest when a light rain brought out a few umbrellas, and the Foothills Festival crowds
With a schedule that certainly has a “beefed up” look for what is sure to be a special edition, this weekend’s annual fall celebration of life in Albany and Clinton County is one that will not
Clinton County will take part along with all other 119 Kentucky counties this Thursday, November 14 to do a voting machine “recanvass” of votes cast in the race of Kentucky Governor.
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announced shortly
The annual Christmas at Home food and toy drive, being coordinated by the City of Albany and employees at city hall, is officially underway for its 16th season, according to Albany City Clerk/Treasurer Melissa Smith.
The official
As is with any community event held outdoors, sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t always fully cooperate.
Despite an onslaught of winterlike conditions, according to one of the event’s organizers, City Councilwoman Tonya Thrasher,
Albany City County, due to its regular meeting falling on election night, instead held a special call meeting the night before–on Monday, November 4.
Since the meeting was a call session, only specific items of business that
During a special call meeting of Clinton County Fiscal Court last Wednesday afternoon, October 30, the court learned that those meetings, due to state requirements, will likely continue indefinitely.
The meeting, which saw four of six magistrates
Beginning December 1 of this year, the gate at the entrance to the main area of Mountain View Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the nighttime hours.
That decision was made by the Clinton County
Clinton County voters will head to their respective voting booths next Tuesday, November 5 to help elect all state officials who will lead Kentucky for the next four years.
The primary race is for that of Governor
The weather is much colder and the days are already getting shorter, but come this Sunday, there will be even less daylight hours.
At 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning, November 3,
Halloween is now here for 2019, and once again, the City of Albany has designated official trick-or-treat hours from 5-8 p.m. Officials request than anyone wishing to accept little goblins Halloween evening to leave outside lights lit.
Clinton County motorists and residents likely did a double take recently if they saw this parade of 26 Chevrolet Corvettes traveling east on Ky. 90 then turning north onto U.S. 127.
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
The Clinton County Volley Dawgs found the end of its remarkable 26-9 season last week as Clinton County fell in the semi-finals of the 4th Region Tournament to South Warren.
The Clinton County Football team went out in style Friday night for its final home game of the season.
The Bulldogs hosted Jackson County and pulled off the huge win on senior
Bulldogs head to Tompkinsville for playoff start
After handing the Jackson Generals a 51-20 thumping Friday night on Bulldog Field, the Bulldogs closed out regular season play with a nice 6-3 record.
The Clinton County Bulldogs took Bulldog Field Friday night to host district rival Edmonson County.
The Dawgs didn’t leave the field with a win, 13-0, but did move into the number three
Volley Dawgs repeat – again
First order of business is of course a big congrats to Coach Kriek and her Volley Dawgs in picking up a District Championship, which was, of course, a repeat – again –
The Clinton County Bulldogs made quick work of Friday night’s game against Bracken County, picking up its fifth win of the season, 49-0.
Most of the second half was played with a
Dawgs dish out a thumpin’
The Bulldogs dished out an old fashioned thumpin’ on Friday night, thawing the Bracken County Polar Bears on our Bulldog Field to the tune of 49-0.
Dawgs record will show a win, season to end at home
Due to what was reportedly being a lack of player numbers, last week’s scheduled opponent, the Bulldogs of Red Boiling Springs, had to get out of
An audience of over 250 joined Jack for a great adventure on Friday, November, 8th when the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) and more than 50 local students performed Jack and the Beanstalk at the Clinton County Learning
The Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet last Thursday evening at the Albany – Clinton County Welcome Center.
Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig signed a proclamation last week declaring November as Hospice Palliative Care month in Clinton County.
On hand for the proclamation signing were: back row, left to right:
Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment recently welcomed students from Clinton and Cumberland County Area Technology Center to their facilities. Students toured Tarter Tube, Tarter Industries, and
What happens when a young boy plants wonder beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. Audiences are invited to come along this Friday, November 8th when the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT)
The Annual Banquet hosted by the Albany/Clinton County Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the Welcome Center.
All Chamber of Commerce members are urged to attend. A meal will
The Clinton County News traveled across the world with John and Betsy Strawser and Tom and Betsy Ahlrichs, first stopping in London, England to take in the Cincinnati Bengals game, then heading on to Palma, Spain to watch
Veterans Day, holiday
season and 2020 regular session is just ahead
As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, it becomes clear that the holiday season will
Several years ago, the NEWS received research from Carolyn McKay Powell and her sister, Mary E. “Boots” McKay Gossage, about registrants from Clinton County who were inducted by the local board of Clinton County into service in World War I.
exchange vows
Amie Lynette Lowhorn and Nathan Allen Pennycuff, both of Albany, Kentucky were united in marriage by Pastor Jim England at a private ceremony held on the bride’s family farm