Gnome more snow . . .
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:05 pm
Clinton residents awoke to another surprise from Mother Nature Tuesday morning, when Dogwood Winter was accompanied with a dusting snowfall that covered the ground for a brief time.
Bikers enjoy the spring weather, but St. Jude is the big winner, again
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Students at the Early Childhood Center enjoyed near perfect weather to be outside riding around a track at Mountain View Recreational Park.
On Thursday of last week, students held their annual Trike-A-Thon in order to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Several students were recognized as raising the most money for the cause, including Breeli Fitzgerald, who raised $550, and Addison Whittenburg with $445.
This year, the ECC raised $2,613.40 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Since the Clinton County School District has been participating in the Trike-A-Thon students have rasied more than $40,000 during the past 12 years to help care for children who are fighting to stay alive.
The
Fiscal court holds busy special meeting Tuesday
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:05 pm
Clinton County Fiscal Court held a brief but busy special call meeting Tuesday morning of this week, April 15 with all members present. The meeting was conducted in lieu of the court’s regular meeting scheduled for Thursday evening April 17 has been cancelled.
Opening day is Saturday for youth baseball league
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:04 pm
“Play ball”
Those two words will be one of the central themes heard for the next several weeks at Mountain View Park starting this Saturday, April 19. That is the opening day of the Clinton County Little League season. As a reminder
Clinton jobless rate hit 13 percent in February
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:04 pm
Clinton County joined the Lake Cumberland area as well as the entire state in experiencing some higher than usual unemployment rates during the second month of 2014.
The local jobless rate rose by some 2.4 percent from January to February, standing at
Organ donation pledge on driver’s license is just one part of Circuit Clerk’s participation in Donate Life Month
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:03 pm
April marks the 11th annual National Donate Life Month, a celebration commemorating those who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. For those whose lives have been saved or healed by a transplant, Donate Life Month
IDA meeting is brief, only routine business matters are addressed
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:03 pm
The Clinton County Industrial Development Authority held its second regular meeting of the year last Thursday morning, April 10 at the IDA-Welcome Center and once again, only a small agenda was on tap for the brief session.
Only four of seven members
Early morning fire heavily damages one of Albany’s oldest houses; witnesses report seeing lightning strike
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:08 pm
Thursday morning of last week, April 3, 2014, a spring storm swept through Clinton County and according to witness accounts, a lightning strike occurred at a home located at 402 Tennessee Rd.,
40 years since the darkest day in Clinton County history, April 3, 1974 … Eight were killed in county’s worst ever disaster
Posted April 2, 2014 at 2:13 pm
The backside of a piano was about all that was recognizable in this photo of the Mt. Union Church near Seventy Six Falls. The church has since rebuilt and still holds services
Fish and Wildlife Service completes Biological Opinion and the Corps approves plan to raise Lake Cumberland water level
Posted March 25, 2014 at 8:53 pm
Working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the past few months, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday finalized the Biological Opinion that clears the way for the Corps to resume normal operations at Lake Cumberland immediately.
Clinton Circuit Court session held
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:11 pm
A term of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Thursday, April 3 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over several cases.
The following are cases in which some type of resolutions were made, trial dates set or orders issued:
Grand Jury indicts four
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:11 pm
The Clinton County Grand Jury had another light session last Thursday, handing down four indictments naming three individuals. The following true bills were handed down in open Circuit Court on April 3.
* The alleged offenses of burglary third degree and assault
Motions heard in two separate murder cases
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:07 pm
Motions were heard and ruled on in two separate local murder cases last week by Clinton Circuit Judge David L. Williams.
One case involves a defendant who is already serving his sentence after making a plea agreement last year in circuit court
Wizards to play Albany Shooting Stars Saturday
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:06 pm
One of the best known traveling basketball shows in the country will be making a stop in Albany this Saturday night, April 14, when the World Famous Harlem Wizards arrive to play at Clinton County High School.
Council views new fire equipment, learns that new building will have fourth bay added
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Albany Fire Department issues and a few ongoing water line projects took up most of the agenda at the Tuesday, April 1 regular meeting of Albany City Council. Five of six members were present for the brief regular session.
David Bowles of
Voter registration deadline is April 21
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Now that spring has finally arrived, it seems things are moving at a faster pace and so to is the upcoming primary election, which is now just weeks away. With the May primary drawing closer, there are some dates that some voters and non-registered voters alike
Hurt will face Williams in general election
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:05 pm
A ruling issued in late March by a Franklin Circuit Court Judge has cleared the way for a former Cumberland County District Court Judge to run for the 40th Circuit Judge’s seat this fall.
‘It was just another day’
Posted April 2, 2014 at 2:11 pm
This metal livestock watering trough was lodged high in this maple tree when the April 3, 1974 tornado moved through the Seventy Six Falls Community. Serving as a monument of sorts to the disaster, the object remained
One arrested after shooting, manhunt
Posted April 2, 2014 at 2:11 pm
At 8:37 Sunday night, March 30, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department responded to 155 Martha Stockton Road after a shooting had been reported.
Sheriff Rick Riddle said
New foundation is a vehicle for giving back to Clinton Co.
Posted April 2, 2014 at 2:10 pm
A new effort is underway here with the combined goals of providing a vehicle that would allow those who call Clinton County “home” to be able to give back to the community, and at the same time
Bat Dawgs on a four game slump
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Above top photo, Cory Arms picked up a grounder and threw a runner out at first base during Clinton County’s game against Cumberland County on Thursday. Above bottom photo, pitcher Jacob Bertram
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:17 pm
The Masters is over – it’s time to get outside
With the exception of three events – college basketball especially during March Madness, The Masters golf tournament and the Kentucky Derby, I’m not much on watching
Sports in Kentucky by Bob Watkins
Posted April 16, 2014 at 2:16 pm
What is basketball in Kentucky all about? Final Fours … NCAA banners? Nah. It’s the journey.
This week, look east, good fellows, to Louisa Elementary School. Super Hero Day was held last month at the school in Lawrence County and young Jake
Jase Boils, left, and Jonathan Cook recently competed in the Archery Shooter’s Association Pro/Am March 28-30 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:04 pm
Boils competed in the High School Pins division and placed second with a total score of 34 up. Cook finished third in the Bow Novice division and also shot 34 up.
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:03 pm
March Madness – in Kentucky it came to a heartbreaking end
College hoops came to a screeching halt Monday night, and for the Big Blue Nation, it was a heartbreaking end with our CATS running into
Monday night scramble
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:03 pm
The winners from Monday night’s scramble at 76 Falls Country Club were Cody Dowdy, Sawyer Stalcup, Dallas Starns and Nick Irwin.
Sports in Kentucky by Bob Watkins
Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Tribute time for Kentucky’s basketball team? Yes.
Winningest college basketball program in America is still Kentucky.
Nice run, fellas. Last six thunder runs were breath-taking gorgeous, good as it gets. Crowd following to Dallas was confirmation. But for
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted April 2, 2014 at 1:55 pm
March Madness – in Kentucky it continues into April
Still enjoying a little roundball action, although my fave level – the high school game – is over, at least for a few months.
Sports in Kentucky by Bob Watkins
Posted April 2, 2014 at 1:55 pm
In context of losing ten times, surviving Kansas State, unbeaten Wichita State, defending NCAA champion Louisville, then Michigan, Kentucky’s unlikely advance to the 2014 Final Four, is reminiscent of …
“… the Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!” –
Lady Bat Dawgs start season slow, pick up win over Wayne Co. Monday
Posted March 26, 2014 at 1:25 pm
Senior Taylor Delk got to a pop fly during the first inning of Clinton County’s game against Wayne County. The Lady Bat Dawgs won 10-2.
Starns named to Dean’s List at Midway College
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:59 pm
Chasity M. Starns, a Teacher Education student from Clinton County, has been named to the Dean’s List at Midway College.
In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must
Library Notes
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:59 pm
by: Gayla Duvall
What’s new at the Clinton County Public Library. www.clintoncountypubliclibrary.org.
Best Sellers: NYPD Red 2 by James Patterson; Missing You
CCHS students participate in national Vans Custom Culture art competition
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:59 pm
CCHS students participated in the National VANS CUSTOM CULTURE competition. Students designed and customized a tennis shoe in four theme areas: Action Sport, Art, Music, and Local Flavor. The top 50 designs were selected on April 14th.
Things to do …
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Relay for Life Pictorial Tribute
Relay for Life invites the community to participate in its Pictorial Tribute. You may pay to have a picture on file displayed in the Pictorial Tribute or submit a new picture. New pictures must be dropped off
Church News …
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Easter musical at First Baptist
Everyone is invited to come worship with us at Albany First Baptist Church as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as the sanctuary choir will be presenting its Easter musical on Sunday,
Legislative Update … by Sara Beth Gregory
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:57 pm
Nearing the finish of the 2014 legislative session
By Sara Beth Gregory, 16th District Senator
As I write this, the
Healthy Notes …
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:57 pm
Kids and food:
10 tips for parents
By April Speck, Coordinator,
Sheriff’s Department activity report
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:54 pm
The sheriff’s department monthly activity report from March 19, 2014 through April 15, 2014 is as follows: subpoenas, 98; domestics, 10; drugs, 8; civil summons, 42; criminial summons, 38; warrants, 8; calls to the sheriff’s office, 192; citations, 10; inspections, 24; motorists
CCHS Bulldog Battalion Military Ball King and Queen crowned
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Dakota Melton and Cadet Major Mary Grider were voted the CCHS Bulldog Battalion Military Ball King and Queen, April 12, 2014, at the Clinton County High School JROTC Military
Spring performance of Barefoot in the Park at Good Neighbors Theatre announced
Posted April 16, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Good Neighbors Theatre, Highway 111 in Byrdstown will present the Neil Simon play, Barefoot in the Park on May 2 and 3
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