Above, School Board Member Andrew Tallent and Albany Mayor James Bray spent Friday morning greeting kids at the back door of the Early Childhood Center to start their day off with a smile. The program runs once a month at both the ECC and Clinton County Middle School and has several volunteer dads participating in the program.
Two Clinton County High School Runnin’ Dawgs Cross Country members competed last week in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s Region 2 Cross Country meet and have qualified to compete in this week’s KHSAA State Chamionships.
Jed Groce and Alli Latham, both senior members of the CCHS Cross Country team, qualified
A Clinton County Grand Jury monthly session was conducted on Thursday, October 9, with several indictments being returned in open court. Among the true bills handed down included rape allegations, including allegations involving a vulnerable victim.
The grand jury returned the following true bills this month.
* James W. Shelton, 62, the
Calendar year 2025 saw no elections being held locally and in the state of Kentucky. However, next year’s list of offices up for grabs, especially in the November General Election in Albany and Clinton County, will help make up the slack for it.
Although the May 2026 Primary is still a
The temperatures are getting noticeably cooler, the days are shorter and leaves are falling everywhere you look.
But, leaves from trees across Kentucky and much of the region are not the only things ready to fall, as time will once again “fall back” for the late fall and winter seasons.
Readers are
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:
Bryson Cross, 19, of Albany, was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, burglary in the second degree, possession of drug paraphernalia,
Tragedy struck the community and especially the student body at Clinton County High School early Sunday morning when a 16-year old junior died as the result of a single-vehicle accident in northern Clinton County.
Briley England was operating a 2015 Dodge Ram pickup truck Sunday morning when he was fatally injured
Foothills XLV is picture perfect
Short sleeves, short pants and sunglasses was the called for dress of the weekend as clear skies, warm temperatures and a perfect fall weekend all fell in place to produce record crowds for the 45th annual fall get-together in Albany and Clinton County.
The surrounding “Foothills” of
The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season is upon us, but for property owners across Clinton County, the much dreaded, yet always needed “tax season” will hit mailboxes soon.
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reminds all property owners in the county that tax bills will be mailed beginning next week.
Just under $5
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:
Daniel Anderson, 37, of Albany, was arrested and charged with disposal at other than permitted site (open dump), receiving stolen property greater than $1,000 but
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
The monthly session of Clinton Circuit Court was held on February 8 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding. The Clinton County Grand Jury also convened for its monthly session on that date, returning true bills in open circuit court charging four individuals on various counts.
The following actions from the
Will Monday, February 26, be the actual “start” of the demolition of existing buildings that will eventually be the site of the new Clinton County Justice Center?
Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig, the PDB members and a host of local residents who have been awaiting that important phase of the overdue
Dawgs slip to 1-8 after Metcalfe loss
Clinton County’s hopes of advancing to the post-season playoffs dropped out of reach with the 60-28 loss Friday night to district opponent Metcalfe County.
Playing in a five-team district, the top four teams in district match ups advance to the post-season playoffs. Friday’s game was
Tristan Rogers ran the ball during the first quarter against Metcalfe County Friday night at Bulldog Field. Clinton County lost the game by a final score of 60-28. The Dawgs moved to 1-8 on the year with the final game of
The Clinton County Volley Dawgs battled through the 16th District Tournament only to come up short in the championship game against host Monroe County. Clinton County lost the first two games of the five-game series, 25-19 and 25-15, and won game three 25-21. Monroe County secured the win by winning
Isabella Oesterreicher went up for a kill during the first game Monday night in the semi-finals of the 16th District Tournament at Monroe County. Clinton County lost the first two games against Metcalfe, but rallied and won three straight games to
Gridiron Dawgs return to Bulldog Field Friday
The Bulldogs will bring their game back home to Bulldog Field this Friday night, after a three-game stretch of playing on the road.
Clinton County suffered another district loss last Friday night, losing to the Dragons of Green County, 57-14, in Greensburg.
Friday night, the Dawgs
Haven Marcum harvested this nine point buck October 19, 2025, in Albany, Kentucky, during the youth season hunt, while hunting with her dad.
Haven is the seven-year-old daughter of Dustin and Whitney Marcum. She used a .243 rifle for the kill.
Adam Garmon, Dee Dee Schneider, John Schneider and David Cross played a round at 76 Falls Country Club this past week. John Schneider is an actor most famous for his roll on the Dukes of Hazard as Bo Duke and his
The Clinton County Bulldogs fell in Friday night’s home game against Edmonson County, 28-20, and move to 0-2 on the year.
The Dawgs fell behind early in the game, 14-0, but fought back to within a touchdown at one point in the second half.
Head Coach Rocky Tallent said he still likes
Dawgs move to 0-2
Our gridiron Dawgs moved to 0-2 on the year last Friday night after taking a tough 28-20 loss at home on Bulldog Field.
The Edmonson County Wildcats hit the scoreboard early against the Dawgs and, while Clinton County bounced back, they could never find the opening that would
Winners from Monday, July 21, were Sawyer Stalcup, Steele Burchett, Noah Pruitt and Jimmy Rains.
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
