On Saturday, August 24, the Kentucky State Police were called to the scene of a reported shooting in Clinton County.
The call came in from Clinton County Dispatch at 11:33 a.m.
A press release issued by KSP said KSP Troopers and detectives responded to a residence on Wolf River Dock Road. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department held the scene until KSP arrived.
According to KSP, preliminary investigation revealed Wesley Russell, 51, of Albany, was found with multiple gunshots wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by Clinton County Coroner Lonnie Scott.
Russell, along with his wife, Mary Russell, 48, of Albany, had been involved in a domestic violence incident according to the press release.
Mary Russell was transported to the Med Center Albany and treated for injuries.
The investigation is ongoing by KSP with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department assisting on the scene.
The final day of the Kentucky State Fair was Sunday, August 24, and with that, the drawing for the 2024 Ford Mustang GT raffled off by Trooper Island Youth Camp.
For the first time since the kids’ camp has been raffling off a vehicle as a fundraiser, an Albany native was
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:
Angela Albertson, 42, of Albany, was arrested and charged with a felony charge of receiving stolen property (firearm) on August 20, 2024, by the Clinton
A Clinton County man died on Saturday, August 17, from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident in Green County, according to news reports.
Kentucky State Police are investigating the fatal collision that occurred on US 68.
According to KSP Post 15, at approximately 8:53 a.m., Troopers responded to the scene of the
Jordan Fillingham takes
reigns as CCMS principal
The Clinton County Middle School, for the third time in just the past few years, has a new leader at the helm, that being Jordan Fillingham. The new CCMS principal began his duties at the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Fillingham is one of
City of Albany employees were busy Monday morning hanging string lights on Cross Street near the Foothills Building, giving the area a more festive appearance.
The Albany Hometown Revitalization group is planning a free concert Saturday, August 31, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at the Foothills Building across from the
Ali Latham will take her game to the All “A” Classic State Tournament on Sunday, September 8, at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond, Kentucky.
Latham is the daughter of Lou and Wendy Latham.
She was the second lowest individual in Monday’s regional match with a 56 at Kentucky Hills Golf Course
Clinton Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting Thursday, August 15, with five of six magistrates present.
Although the meeting was brief, lasting only about 20 minutes, several issues, including approving tax rates and re-visiting the medical cannabis business issue were discussed and/or voted on.
Court members first acknowledged receiving the treasurer’s
Clinton County Board of Education held a shorter than usual regular meeting Monday, August 19, with all board members present.
Among action taken was the setting of the 2024 school district tax rates. The board approved the upcoming year’s rate at one tenth of a penny higher, setting it at 46.2
Clinton Fiscal Court held a special called meeting last Wednesday afternoon, July 31, with various items of business on the agenda. Five of six magistrates were present for the session, which lasted approximately 20 minutes.
Magistrate Tony Delk was unable to attend last week’s meeting.
The most discussed item of business was
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
Clinton Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, February 15, with all magistrates present.
The agenda was more brief than usual, but a couple of jail items were discussed and a little over half of the total 35 minute session was held in executive session to discuss personnel, with
Albany City Council held yet another special called meeting last Wednesday afternoon, February 14, on the water line project for Duvall Valley and surrounding areas.
Five of six members were on hand, with Councilman Junior Gregory joining the session via Zoom. Councilwoman Renee York was unable to attend the called meeting.
The
Clinton County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Monday, February 19, with all members present. The session was also the first official meeting with new schools superintendent Wayne Ackerman at the helm.
The meeting was brief, lasting approximately 20 minutes, with the first portion consisting or recognition of several
City council approves funds for Water Study at special meeting
The City of Albany now has funding in place for a comprehensive Water Study of the city’s water system to soon begin, thanks to the Clinton County Community Foundation, a local non-profit community-based organization.
Albany City Council, meeting in special session last
A local man has been charged with five counts, including criminal attempt to commit murder and 1st degree arson by the Clinton County Grand Jury.
The grand jury, convening on January 11 in regular session, handed down the true bills against Michael V. Taylor, 39, which stemmed from an alleged incident
Dawgs hit Bulldog Field this Friday night,
new admission prices, regulations in place
After a 28-14 loss in the season opener down at Gainesboro, Tennessee, the gridiron Dawgs will put their game back on the field this Friday night, in a home setting on Bulldog Field.
Clinton County is set to take on
Lady Volley Dawg Lauren Winningham went up to put this return across the net last Thursday in the first match against the Somerset Christian Lady Cougars, as teammates Kellie Brown (15) and Lily Hickman (17), look on. Clinton County lost to
Clinton County traveled to Jackson County, Tennessee, Friday night in the Dawgs’ season opener.
The Dawgs were held scoreless in the first half and lost the contest, 28-14.
“The game started off with Jackson hitting a big run first play of the game and that drive eventually ended up with a 7-0
Meet the Bulldogs this Thursday
With football 2024 just around the corner (see below), this week will being the traditional Meet the Bulldogs event for the gridiron Dawgs.
This year’s Meet the Bulldogs will be featured this Thursday evening, August 8, at the high school.
The introductions get underway with the CCHS Band
Walker Casada was recently named to the 4th Region second all-region team and the 4th Region senior all-star team. Casada was one of three seniors on this year’s baseball team.
Manns honored last week in Russell County
Two highly recognizable sports figures with close Clinton County ties, were honored last week in neighboring Russell County during the Jamestown Lakefest Celebration.
The late Dale “TNT” Mann and his son Mike, who wrestled under the nickname “The Breeze,” received lifetime Achievement Awards during the
The Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) show crew came to Sulphur Creek Marina for the second straight year for a live remote version of its popular production.
Playing in front of a large crowd inside Mike’s Landing Restaurant and Lounge, the four-man crew, Shannon The Dude, Ryan Lemond, Mario Maitlin (the intern)
Nice crowd Friday for Sulphur Creek Marina’s KSR live remote
There was a nice crowd on hand Friday morning in neighboring Cumberland County at Dale Hollow Lake’s Mike’s Landing Restaurant and Lounge for the Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) live remote.
Friday’s production was the second straight year Mike’s Landing has secured a
It’s a bit slower now, and the dead period isn’t here yet
Sports activities have slowed considerably for the past several days locally, especially surrounding the high school athletes, who are taking a little breather after the end of the 2024 school year.
Not to fear, it’ll begin to pick up before
Karly Rains made contact during Monday night’s game against Barren County. Clinton County lost the game 6-5 in eight innings to snap a 13 game winning streak. The Lady Bat Dawgs are 17-5 on the year.
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
Albany Mayor James Bray was the guest speaker at last Thursday’s Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Bray spent most of his presentation explaining the causes and steps of repair surrounding the recent near county-wide water outage, as well as explaining some of the steps being taken to secure
Clinton County High School student Tyler Guffey, a senior, has been selected as a Steele-Reese Foundation Scholar for the 2023 Governor’s Scholars Program.
Guffey is the son of Robin and Randall Guffey.
The Steele-Reese Foundation made a very generous donation to the Governor’s Scholars Program to support and recognize Governor’s Scholars from
The Clinton County High School Cheerleaders hosted a pancake breakfast Saturday at the high school cafeteria, giving local residents the opportunity to also talk with Santa and Mrs. (Mary) Claus, as well as have photos taken with the couple. The Grinch was also on hand, making appearances throughout the morning.
The Clinton County Board of Education recognized Mrs. Angela Sloan and the fourteen students in her dual credit ENG 101 class at Clinton County High School during its meeting Monday, December 18, 2023. The students were recognized for their current community
Local radio station WANY celebrated a big event last week with the recognition of its 65th anniversary of being on the air in the Albany, Clinton County and surrounding communities. During Thursday’s festivities and Open House, a group of WANY personalities and Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce members
Several members of the Albany – Clinton County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to mark the opening of Albany’s newest business, Federated Auto Parts. Located at 144 Wolf River Dock Road, Federated Auto Parts has occupied
