Over 80 people who share a love for Albany and Clinton County crowded onto the closed off section of Jefferson Street on the south side of the courthouse square Saturday night to enjoy one of the most unique events ever staged here – The All For Benny gala.
Held as a fundraiser for the Clinton County Community Foundation, Saturday night’s gathering featured a full dinner under the lights, live entertainment and a silent auction.
In addition to being staged as a fundraiser, Saturday’s gathering also served as a means to also raise awareness about the Clinton County Community Foundation an the goals and programs the organization is involved in.
The Kentucky State Police has reported the arrest of a Clinton County Deputy Jailer as the result of an ongoing investigation.
Tony Denney, 50, of Albany, was arrested last week on Wednesday,
When parts of the nation are in need because of any situation, including the devastating hurricanes that swept through Texas and Florida earlier this month, it usually brings out the best in America and our total willingness to make our own sacrifices to help our fellow
Separate efforts locally will benefit hurricane victims
Bro. Bobby Grant is no stranger to “helping thy neighbor.” In fact, Grant has been a part of many relief efforts to various parts of the
Fall reading project for Albany Elementary third graders begins
NEWS readers invited to follow along
Our two
School district tax rates will remain the same as last year’s levy, despite the board voting twice to approve the four percent above compensating increase, following action taken at the board of education’s regular meeting held Monday evening.
The board had approved
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Albany Police Department made two arrests Thursday, September 7 that resulted in 37.77 grams of meth and other drugs seized, worth nearly $4,000 on the street.
On Wednesday, August 23, a manhunt ended in South Albany after a police chase that began in Pickett County, Tennessee before ending here, in Clinton County, Kentucky.
People from all over the world gathered in hot spots across the nation Monday to view the first coast to coast total solar eclipse in nearly a hundred years.
The Clinton County High School Football Team took the field Friday night for a scrimmage game against Jellico, Tennessee, and also used the scrimmage as this year’s annual “Meet the Bulldogs.”
Clinton Fiscal Court held a brief special call meeting Friday morning with all court members present and a limited agenda.
The court, under claims and bills, voted to pay Select Tech of Shelbyville, Tennessee an invoice in the
The City of Albany has received two grants that will see some additions and improvements to city services in the near future, the city council learned at its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, September 5 with five of six members present.
Albany
Former park director Bobby R. Reneau resigned effective August 31, but in so doing, took a lot of memories with him from not only the past 18 years he served as director of Mt. View Park, but the total 19
For the past few years now, Clinton County schools, both students and staff, have benefitted from “non-instructional” or cyber school days, which allows students to learn at home when days are missed in class due to adverse weather.
Cyber Days count as
The acquisition process of the Somerset Community College-Clinton Center is now complete at the local level and is in the hands of the Kentucky Department of Education, which is expected to give its final approval to the purchase later this year.
The
An organization called Keepin’ It Movin’ will be holding its “Bliss for Blessings 2” bicycle giveaway in October and up to 150 or more local children who may not be able to otherwise afford a new bike will benefit from the program.
One of the largest Christian ministry catered to reaching literally millions of children across the world using the “spirit of Christmas” has kicked off another campaign, including locally, as Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, got underway in Clinton County Sunday night, August 27
Plans to base operations in Wayne County announced last week
Clinton County’s economy and job numbers took a big hit last week when it was announced that one of the largest employers in the county would be shutting down operations here and
Past 12 months brought progress, triumphs, harsh weather, sorrow and celebrations
It seems as if we put together our annual look back at the past 12 months quicker and
The Grinch may have been a fictional character “who stole Christmas” in the famous Dr. Seuss story, but apparently the character lives – and he recently paid a visit to Albany.
Most
The Clinton County High School Lady Golf Dawgs were all smiles Monday afternoon after picking up the latest piece of hardware for the trophy case. The girls earned the 16th District Golf Championship by defeating Metcalfe County
The Clinton County Football Team, under the direction of Head Coach Jamie Miller, put a 4-0 record up last week after defeating Caverna 70-25 on the road.
Miller was pleased with the effort from his team and
Clinton County hosted Owensboro Catholic on Saturday during the 3rd/4th Region sectional of the All “A” Classic State Tournament. The Dawgs lost the contest by a final score of 3-1.
Clinton County’s Autumn McCutchen got a kill during the first set against Monroe County on Tuesday. Clinton County won the match in three games, 18-25, 25-23 and 25-23. Last weekend, the Lady Volley Dawgs traveled to Covington, Kentucky to
Dawgs run out to 4-0 after second straight thumping
Clinton County’s football boys are the talk of the town after getting off to a 4-0 start on this 2017 season.
Winners from the Club Championship at 76 Falls Country Club in the men’s division were third place Braxton Massengale, second place Matthew McQuitty, center left, and first place Luke McQuitty.
Monday night scramble winners for this week were, from left to right, Wayne Stockton, Larry Ferguson, Jarrod Latham and Ralph Duvall.
The Clinton County Football team held Pickett County scoreless in the 68-0 win Friday night at home.
Clinton County took contol of the game early and during
Dawgs go to 3-0 after Bobcat smack-down
Our Bulldogs were on the favorable end of an old-fashioned smack-down Friday night when they handed cross-state rival Pickett County a 68-0 thumping.
Lady Golf Dawg Victoria Honeycutt watched as her chip shot approached the pin on the seventh hole last Thursday at Seventy Six Falls Country Club. Honeycutt finished the match against York Institute
Roger and Judy White of Leitchfield, Ky. (center) met with Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders (right) and Lt. Michael Webb, KSP Public Affairs Branch Commander, (left) on Sept. 18 at the KSP Academy in Frankfort
Several members of the Clinton County Healthy Hometown Coalition were on hand Friday morning at the Clinton County Board of Education conference room for the joint signing of a proclamation by Albany Mayor Nicky Smith, seated left,
The Clinton County News went to Washington, D.C. with Donnie, Betty, and Donna Beth Cross and Kim Cross Ferrill as they visited Arlington Cemetery in July.
by Gayla Duvall
What’s new at the Clinton County Public Library? www.clintoncountypubliclibrary.org.
Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton; Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber;
Please join family and friends Saturday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Mountain View Park to support Team Will Power.
Will Houseman, the son of Hunter and Beth Tuggle Houseman and the grandson of
New Downtown Revitalization Committee to form with first meeting September 29
How can we renew our downtown areas and restore them to their former importance as a center of community activity?
On Saturday, September 16, you are invited to volunteer during the 28th annual Friends of Lake Cumberland Cleanup. Bring your friends and family to spend three hours removing trash from the lake’s shoreline, and then you can enjoy free food and prizes at the
Once again, Good Neighbors Theatre is participating in the annual Roller Coaster Yard Sale on October 6 and 7 at its location at 8780 Highway 111 in Byrdstown.
Donations of items to sell are now being accepted.
Albany United Church of Nazarene entered two teams in the first district Bible quiz of the season at Highway Church this past weekend.
The church entered one team in the
Highway Nazarene Church hosted the first Kentucky District Teen Bible Quiz of the 2017-2018 season on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Two teams from Highway Nazarene Church competed in the novice division tournament with six other teams.
