A brief and informal ceremony was held last Wednesday, June 2, with a handful of local officials, the public and members of the Garlin Murl Conner family on hand, to honor the World War II Medal of Honor recipient on what would have been his 102nd birthday.
At the end of the program, a sign was unveiled that was later installed on the Albany Bypass section of U.S. 127, proclaiming that from the intersection with Ky. 90 at the caution lights, for an eight mile section to the Kentucky – Tennessee border, the highway would be known as the Lt. Garlin Murl Conner Memorial Highway.
During last week’s ceremony, presentations were given by Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig, Rev.
Local law enforcement officers continue to battle the war on drugs in our community, making additional arrests on drug related charges.
During the past week, the following suspects were arrested and charged
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs now have a new coach at the helm after hiring Tim Moons last week.
Word came from the Clinton County School District that Moons was recommended by
Although there was some slight movement in the COVID-19 case count during the past week, at the end of the seven day reporting period, there were still no active cases among Clinton County residents, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department.
Every Albany and Clinton County citizen has an equal chance with every other Kentucky resident to become a millionaire before this summer is over – provided you have received at least one vaccine dose against the COVID-19 virus.
Albany City Council, meeting for its regular session on Tuesday, June 1, with five of six members present, had a full plate to deal with during the approximate one hour and 20 minute session.
There were few
The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority has confirmed that through action taken last week, a request from Albany Mayor Lyle Pierce for financing to upgrade the Albany Water Treatment Plant has been approved.
According to a press release from
Some 114 Clinton County High School seniors walked across the stage Friday night to receive their diplomas and take the first step into the next chapter of their lives.
Senior Breakfast
Clinton County High School Principal Ken Dearborn made a point during his presentation Monday morning during the traditional end of the year Senior Breakfast, which was held outside, adjacent
On a unanimous vote of the five members of the Clinton County Board of Education present at Monday night’s regular meeting, it was decided to not allow students in the district to repeat their most recent grade.
A Clinton County Project Development Board–Judicial Center project meeting, was held virtually on Friday morning, May 21.
The agenda was short, with only one official item of business being voted on, that being an important one pertaining
Local law enforcement officers continue to battle the war on drugs in our community, making additional arrests on drug related charges.
During the past week, the following suspects were arrested and charged
Although the rate of testing and reporting daily COVID-19 cases was altered last week due to the Memorial Day holiday, Clinton County nonetheless saw a positive development when the single active case here was removed and added to the resolved, or no longer contagious
As 114 students walk across the stage on Friday night to pick up their diplomas, three will walk across with very special honors as being the top three grade point averages in the Class of 2021. This year was a little different because of
Clinton County High School will see some 114 students end their high school careers as they graduate and receive diplomas during the school’s 104th Commencement Program on the CCHS football field Friday night, May 28.
Despite a
The Clinton County School Board voted “nay” last week on Senate Bill 128, allowing students a chance for a “do-over” due to COVID-19.
The motion was made by board member Kevin Marcum, seconded by Bobbie Stone and
Clinton Fiscal Court met in regular session last Thursday, May 20, with all members present and several issues on the agenda, some of which included split votes on issues related to the new Justice Center project, which is underway.
Wednesday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. South Kentucky RECC
Clinton County Office
The Public Is Invited
When state auditors released the Clinton County Fiscal Court audit report for the fiscal year ending June 2020, Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig had reason to be both proud and thankful that the report was almost totally deficient free, barring two internal controls flagged
Clinton County’s COVID-19 case numbers went largely unchanged again during the past seven days, according to daily information briefs released by the Lake Cumberland Area District Health Department.
Clinton County was listed as having a single active
Competitors and friends who witnessed the shot were Mike Tallent, Wayne Stockton, Micky McFall and Bob Bristow. Steve will be glad when 76 Falls Golf Course re-opens soon.
Lady Dawgs have a new boss at the helm
Although no official word has been given yet, reports are than the Lady Bulldogs have a new leader in the
Shortstop Makenzie Cope waited on the ball after a runner stole second base. The throw wasn’t in time to get the runner out during Clinton County’s opening game against Metcalfe County on Sunday. Clinton
Walker Casada, Cole Nuetzman, Blake Harlan and Blake Melton were selected to the 16th District All Tournament Team after the conclusion of the championship game against Russell County on Monday.
Congrats to the grads, athletes or not
Last weekend was a busy one for certain, both on our highways and our waterways, with the Memorial Day holiday traffic.
Things were
Tourism 2021 starts now
After the COVID-19 mess we went through in 2020 in terms of tourism numbers here, it looks like with the pandemic may be behind us. We are gearing up for a very big
There are new champions amongst us
One of my favorite stories, and I’ve played it in this space more than once, is to remind everyone that, to my knowledge, Clinton County native Tom Allen is the only
The Lady Bat Dawgs lost the first game, 12-8, but won the second game, 9-6.
Daniel Dryden rounds second base and heads for third during a recent Bryan College game. Below, Dryden’s official Media Handbook photo for the Bryan Lions.
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
The academic honors’ President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester has been announced by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Samantha Clark and Alison Mason, both of Albany and Shelby Massengale,
The following Western Kentucky University students from the Clinton County area were named to the honors list for the spring 2021 semester.
Makenzie B. Boils*
Bobbianne O. Key*
After a tumultuous year that included the first-ever, entirely virtual remote Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) in summer 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts will return to in-person classes this summer
Scenes from last week’s ceremony at South Kentucky RECC Community Room, where the sign was unveiled before being installed on the Albany Bypass, proclaiming the section of highway the Lt. Garlin Murl Conner Memorial Highway. Conner, a World War
Nathan Brown, a 2021 graduate from Clinton County High School, was selected by Western Kentucky University as the recipient of the Perry Cross Scholarship.
Nathan is the son of Chad and
Gospel Christian Academy’s promotion and awards ceremony and the Kindergarten graduation ceremony were held Friday, May 21. A total of 45 students were recognized as being promoted to the next grade, with eight of them being kindergarten
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With Memorial Day coming up on Monday, May 31st – let’s all take a moment to remember our local Veterans and those across our great nation who have served in the military protecting our freedom.
Association scholarship
The Clinton County Retired Teachers Association has chosen Abbigale Young as the recipient of the CCRTA Scholarship for 2021.
Abbi plans
University of the Cumberlands held commencement ceremonies this spring to celebrate its newest graduates.
Students in the Class of 2021 hailed from 40 states and territories, as well as multiple countries, including Canada, Gambia, India, Jamaica, Madagascar,
David (Jake) Boils, a 2021 member of the Clinton County High School graduating class, has also graduated from the Gatton Academy of Western Kentucky University at the end of this spring semester.