Above, Clinton County High School Agriculture Teacher Ben Prewitt instructed students on identifying plants that were dead versus the ones that might survive. Below, students worked on replanting the plants in fresh soil if it had been determined that the plants had a chance to live. Prewitt said the cold snap that came through last week caused damage to many of the smaller plants in the greenhouse.
Students at Clinton County High School worked hard Monday in an effort to salvage plants that were hit by the weekend’s cold weather snap.
According to FFA Sponsor and Horticulture teacher Ben Prewitt, the greenhouse took a big hit this past weekend.
“I don’t know what happened,” Prewitt said. “I don’t know if the heat
The Albany Cal Ripken organization for youth baseball and softball will officially get underway Saturday as opening day ceremonies are set to begin at 9 a.m. with the annual parade, followed by the introduction of teams and the throwing out of the first pitch.
Albany City Council held a short regular meeting last Tuesday evening, April 3 with just enough for a quorum–four of six members–on hand.
The council first approved a resolution authorizing participation in the State Employee Life insurance
The case of a Clinton County man who led police on a multi-county vehicle pursuit on March 19 has been waived to the Wayne County Grand Jury.
According to an article by Melody Phelps, News Editor, in
A host of Clinton County teachers and administrators were among the thousands of educators who made their way to Kentucky’s Capitol Building in Frankfort Monday to protest cuts to their pension plan and cuts to
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A new data visualization tool offers in-depth, county-by-county information about the impact of the opioid epidemic in Appalachia and how
Volunteers are invited to join the historic 20th annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup, which will be held throughout April across 42 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky, including Clinton County.
“Since the first
The 2018 May 22 primary election is soon approaching and County Clerk Sheila Booher reminds voters of some important dates and deadlines to remember pertaining to the spring election cycle.
First, the
With the spring season now officially here, it also brings the added threat of severe weather in the form of severe thunderstorms, lightning, flooding and most dreadfully, tornadoes.
In Clinton County, however,
On Monday, March 19, 2018, an attempt to locate Charlie K. York, 39, of Albany, led to the apprehension and arrest along with the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department,
A Greensburg, Kentucky man who led law enforcement authorities on a wild chase through the streets of Albany early last November, putting lives in danger and causing damage to vehicle and property, has accepted a plea agreement in Clinton Circuit Court.
A local man is facing charges following a Texas police officer being struck while in the line of duty last month, according to news reports from KXAN in Texas, reported on Monday, February 26.
Clinton Fiscal Court held a brief call meeting Monday morning, March 5 with five of six members present and two items of business on the agenda.
The court first accepted a check in the amount of $17,500
The Clinton County Grand Jury had an extremely busy case load in its regular session last Thursday, March 1, returning a host of indictments, most multi-count charges, against a host of defendants.
The following charges were levied
The monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was held last Thursday, March 1 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over another heavy calendar.
The following are cases in which some type of final resolution was
A busy term of Clinton Circuit Court was held on February 8 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over a large caseload.
The following are cases in which sentencing occurred, agreements were reached, trial dates
The Clinton County Grand Jury had a busy regular monthly session on Thursday, February 8, returning a host of true bills, including some multi-count and several single charge indictments in open circuit court.
In the case of
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a possible counterfeit money operation going on inside the county. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Jim Guffey, the counterfeit money was exchanged for
The manager at Grider Hill Marina, located on Lake Cumberland. in northern Clinton County, was arrested last week and charged with drug possession related offenses.
In a press release issued last Wednesday by Clinton County Sheriff Jim
Noby Guffey was called out after trying to steal second during Monday’s game against Green County. Clinton County lost the contest by a final score of, 13-3, in six innings. Clinton County moves to
Time for the “Kids of Summer” to have some fun
Despite the fact that we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of some true spring-like weather for our mid-April activity planning (translation – it’s time to turn the
Roundball takes a break
With the conclusion of Monday night’s men’s NCAA Division I championship game, most basketball fans will be taking a break for a few months with a few exceptions.
Jared Bertram called his team in during the first inning of Thursday’s game against Pulaski County last week. Pulaski County defeated Clinton County 19-9 in five innings. Clinton County won its game against Pickett
Both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams took to the courts last week and picked up several wins for the early part of the season. On Saturday, March 10, Clinton County played Warren East and in singles play, MaKenzie Kerney won her match, 6-1
Congrats to Jackson
Hopefully everyone noticed a front page article this week regarding the most recent accolade that came to a CCHS athlete.
Bulldog junior guard Jackson Harlan was named
Lake Cumberland Extreme (LCE) is a club volleyball team composed of many talented young ladies from Wayne, Clinton, McCreary and Pulaski counties. Together, they have been practicing and playing since November and have poured their hearts and souls
And now there are . . . 2
We succeeded in the goal that was on the minds of high school basket back in November when we began the 2017-18 season – the crowning of two new
The Clinton County Bulldogs ran into the defending state champions, Bowling Green High School, last Wednesday night in the first round of the regional tournament held at WKU’s Diddle Arena.
And then there were . . . 16 each,
and this is what we’ve been working toward
After just over three months of games, preceded by several weeks of practice,
Jacob Fisher will walk across the stage at Clinton County High School on May 18, 2018. Following graduation, Jacob will begin his journey with KYFAME by going to work for Camtech Manufacturing Solutions in Science Hill, Kentucky.
United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction, with two sales associates, were recognized at the United Country Real Estate Training and Awards Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
On Thursday, April 5, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., urged more Americans to carry a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
The medication, naloxone, is already carried by many
Three teen Bible Quizzers from Highway Nazarene Church represented the Kentucky District at Top Nazarene Talent at Trevecca Nazarene University on April 6 and 7.
Mattie Honeycutt, Ethan Rains, and Eli
The Clinton County Relay For Life Committee and teams are hosting a Celebrity Cook Off. The event will be held at the Relay For Life on Friday, April 20. The time is from 5-7 p.m. and will
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly activity report for March 2018 as follows:
Citations, 84; arrests, 50; warrants served, 54; criminal summons served, 32; civil summons served, 54; protective order summons, three; small claims
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Kentuckian and World War II U.S. Army veteran First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner, of Clinton County, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The announcement came last week from President Donald Trump, who will host 1st Lt. Conner’s widow, Pauline Conner, at a
Conner with Posthumous Medal of Honor
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman James Comer (KY-01) announced that First Lieutenant Garlin M. Conner will posthumously receive the Medal of
Several local educators made their way to our state capitol in Frankfort this week to join educators from across Kentucky in protesting changes and cuts that were being proposed by the General
