Operation UNITE’s first Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp was held last Thursday at Lindle Castle Gymnasium with a total of 151 youth from three counties in Kentucky, Clinton County, Wayne County and Warren County, and two counties in Tennessee, Clay County and Pickett County.
The skills and fundamental camp was hosted by former University of Kentucky standout Jared Polston, who was on the 2011-2012 National Championship team.
Above, the basketball floor at Clinton County High School was jam packed with participants attending the camp on Thursday.
Below, Polston demonstrated the proper cross over dribbling technique during Thursday’s camp. Both the Lady Bulldog and Bulldog basketball teams and staff were on hand to facilitate the camp.
Clinton County Schools has announced the appointment of Lorie Dalton as the new principal of Clinton County High School, a position that reflects her lifelong commitment to education, student success, and the community she proudly calls home.
A graduate of Clinton County High School’s Class of 1993, Dalton has dedicated the
Clinton County Board of Education member Jeremy Fryman has been the target of recent investigations into wrong doing by the Office of Education Accountability (OEA) as well as the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office
In an article appearing in last week’s Clinton County News, it was noted that the Attorney General’s Office
The 2026 Clinton County Fair will officially kick-off this week and weekend, with a full slate of events to take place beginning on Monday, June 15, with events for the entire family.
Clinton County Fair Board President Mike Matthews gave an overview of the week-long event, and invites the community to
When the filing ended for non-partisan races that will be on the November General Election ballots in Albany and Clinton County, it reveals that all seats — other than those for Soil Conservation District Board members — will be contested.
A total of seven additional candidates filed i prior to the
Albany City Council tackled some important issues during its just over one hour regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Five of six council members were present.
The council approved a proposed settlement with the Cumberland Water District over a back payment dispute to be presented for approval to the PSC (Public
The Clinton County Community learned of a tragic accident that claimed the life of a young, well-known Clinton County man and resulted in the serious injury of another.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nicholas “Nick” Brown, 24, of Albany, Kentucky, was killed in a single vehicle accident that occurred early
The second annual Derby Day was held in Downtown Albany Saturday and the weather was perfect for getting outside and enjoying the festivities.
PTA President and Clinton County Community Foundation member Sarah Wilson-Browning said it was a good day for those who attended.
“The weather was cooperative and we had steady foot
Law enforcement officers from the area continue to battle the local war on drugs, and criminal activity in general, which resulted in the following recent arrest:
Matt Thrasher, 37, of Albany, was arrested and charged with flagrant non-support.
Readers are reminded that suspects charged and arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty
A Clinton County man involved in a standoff, eventual manhunt and shots being fired at law enforcement officers during an incident that occurred in mid-February of this year has been indicted on a multitude of charges and indictment counts by a Clinton County Grand Jury.
During last month’s regular session of
Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests:
Kaleb Gregory, of Monticello, Kentucky, was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court commitment order of arrest for contempt of court for failure to comply with drug court.
Matthew Williams of Richmond, KY. was arrested on a Fayette County District Court warrant of
Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests:
Donald W. Stamper, of Monticello, Kentucky, was arrested on three Wayne County Circuit Court warrants of arrest for two counts of probation violation and one count for failure to pay or show cause on the underlying charges of two counts of theft
Clinton County Board of Education heard presentations, requests and a brief update on the new high school project at its regular monthly meeting this past Monday, October 20. Five of six board members were present for the one hour meeting, with Board Chairwoman Leslie Stockton being in attendance online.
The board
Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests:
Garry Maziarz, of Monticello, Kentucky, was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest for murder-(attempt), five counts of wanton endangerment-1st degree–discharge of a firearm, criminal mischief-2nd degree and resisting arrest.
Jimmy Barnes, of Monticello, Kentucky, was arrested on a
The monthly session of Clinton Circuit Court was held on Thursday, May 8, with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over the court calendar.
Several individuals appeared for arraignment proceedings, waiving formal arraignment, entering not guilty pleas and having pretrial conference dates scheduled.
Other cases on the docket were continued for various
Clinton County’s unemployment rate dropped significantly from March to April of this year, as well as showing a decrease from a year ago.
Clinton County, with a civilian labor force of 3,492 people, had an unumployment rate of 4.7 percent in April, 2025, compared with 6.2 percent the previous month of
The Albany Fire Department joined with member from the Albany City Council and the Clinton County Fiscal Court this past Sunday afternoon to take delivery of the department’s newest truck to its fleet.
Squad members are shown above standing alongside the new truck that arrived at the AFD Headquarters Sunday afternoon.
Preschool students at Early Childhood Center spent most of the morning riding their trikes at Mountain View Park for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Those students who participated raised $3,145 as a group, with William Grey raising $800, Walker Vitatoe with $600 and Elise Brewington finished third with $345.
In the photo below,
A Clinton County man was found dead on April 9, 2024. Carlos Allan Neal, 76, lived on Bell Camp Road in Clinton County, was found dead at his residence.
According to Coroner Lonnie Scott, preliminary findings indicated Neal passed away of cardiac arrest.
“The last time anyone talked to him was Saturday
Just five days following a lengthy special called meeting, the Clinton County Board of Education held a much shorter regular session this past Monday, April 15, with all board members on hand.
The board first recognized four Rogers Scholars students, two from the eighth grade and two CCHS students. They include
Big event is coming to the Lake Cumberland area!
Motorists traveling through Albany in the past few days may have noticed a large yard banner in front of the Welcome Center in north Albany on US 127.
The 17th Annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship is coming to our
Caleb Thrasher hit a pitch to the fence Monday afternoon for a stand up double in the first inning against Monroe County. The Dawgs won the game, 10-7.
Chandler Rogers made contact with
Monday Night Scrambles are back at 76 Falls Country Club with Frederick Honeycutt, Steven Tallent, Darrel Young, Michial Conner, and Gene Latham winning this week’s scramble.
The Clinton County Community learned of a tragic accident that claimed the life of a young, well-known Clinton County man and resulted in the serious injury of another.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nicholas “Nick” Brown, 24, of Albany, Kentucky, was killed in a single vehicle accident that occurred early
After suffering a loss in the semi-final round of last week’s All ‘A’ Classic 4th Regional Tournament, the Clinton County Lady Bulldogs spent little time in getting their game back on track.
Playing host to the Lady Tigers of Barbourville Saturday night, the Lady Bulldogs quickly jumped out ahead of the
Picking up a third consecutive 4th Region All ‘A’ Classic championship title, the Clinton County Bulldogs earned yet another trip to next week’s State Tournament in Owensboro.
The eventual lop-sided championship win came after a somewhat slow Bulldog start, but ended up in satisfying fashion for the Dawgs, a 53-40 double-digit
Dawgs pull off the ‘hat trick’
with All ‘A’ championship
Clinton County’s Bulldogs are headed to the All ‘A’ Classic State Championship Basketball Tournament once again, making it three years in a row they’ve earned the 4th Region title – or as it’s referred to in the world of cricket and hockey,
The Clinton County Bulldogs managed to pull of some impressive wins and continue its winning streak to 12 games by defeating Todd County Central Monday night, 88-40, Metcalfe County 64-44 on Friday night and winning all three games in the Rafferty’s Double Dogs Caveland Classic in Edmonson County after Christmas.
Clinton
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs defeated Todd County Central Monday night to move on to the semi-finals of the 4th Region All “A” Classic Tournament and dropped three games last week, one being against district opponent Metcalfe County held at The Castle. The Dawgs also fell to Somerset on a
Clinton teams advance in All ‘A’ Classic
Clinton County’s Lady Dawgs and Bulldogs headed into the 4th Region All ‘A’ Classic 4th Region basketball tournament on Monday of this week, both with hopes of making it out of the regional tournament and on to the All ‘A’ Classic State Tournament later
Savannah Heist (left) won the 12th Region KHSAA Girls Singles Tennis Championship. She was named 12th Region Player of the Year. Savannah and her sister, Caroline Heist (right) won the 12th Region KHSAA Girls Team Championship for the second year in
The Clinton County News traveled in early January with Mike and Tracy Rayborn to St.Thomas. The photo was made on the first stop of a seven day cruise aboard the Carnival Venezia, which also visited San Juan and Amber Cove.
Going on a trip? Take the Clinton County News along and
Clinton Jewelers recently provided a big boost for the Clinton County School District Backpack Food Program with a Sterling Silver Pearl Drop sale. The success of the event in December resulted in the business being able to present a check for $1,200. The Backpack Program benefits children in Albany and
The Class of 1954 held its 70th class reunion at Junction Station during this year’s Foothills Festival. Those attended were, above from left to right, Jean Prichard Maupin, Joyce Jones Patty, Marie Dicken Davis, Betty Cecil Parrigin, James Lee Sawyers, Norman Smith, Jeanette Ryan Knight, Franklin Lowhorn, George Bertram, and
The 4-H Adventure Club members partnered with Aubrie Messer, pictured above, for her Eng.101 community service project, to paint a total of 10 physical activities for families to enjoy on the walking path at the local Mountain View Park in Albany.
Aubrie
Hay Bale Toss:
13yrs-16yrs – Caleb York
16 & Over – Cannon Young
Greased Pig:
4yrs-9yrs – Ty Martin
10yrs-15yrs – Tate Davidson
16 & Over – Andrew Beaty
Blind Run: (each had a male and female winner)
6 & Under – Wilder Shearer and Gracie Pierce
7yrs-11yrs – Gunner Griffin and Tenley Spears/Piper Shearer (tie)
12yrs-16yrs – Brady Watson
Members of the Clinton County High School Technology Student Association recently attended a state competition at the Kentucky Technology Students Association Conference in Louisville, along with media instructor James Walker.
Five members of the group qualified for the national competition held later this year in Orlando, Florida
The five-member team won the
The Clinton County Retired Teacher’s Association has once again announced its winners for the annual “My Grandparent Should Be AARP Grandparent of the Year, Because . . .” essay contest.
Held amongst students from the Clinton County Middle School 5th grade English class, Tabitha Myers coordinates the essay contest for her
Several officials who have been involved in the long process of getting a new Justice Center building in Albany were on hand this past Sunday afternoon at the site where the facility will be built, for a ceremonial start of the demolition process.
The demolition of the buildings two blocks north
