4-H Camp here we come …
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:20 pm
Mason Musk helped load the luggage bus Monday morning as kids got ready to head to 4H Camp for the week. The camp will last all week with a return scheduled for Friday, May 30.
Hometown Revitalization Committee painting the town with local artwork
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:21 pm
The Hometown Revitalization Committee came up with a project to make the square around the courthouse feel more unique and colorful by covering electrical boxes with artwork from an art contest held in February and March. Wendy Holden, spokesperson for the committee said the vinyl wraps have the potential of having a seven year life span.
“ They have added a pop of ‘Wow’ to the square,” Holden said. “Our hope is that friends and families will enjoy them for years to come.”
The artwork has been on display in the courthouse since the contest concluded in March. Holden said there were 31 entries received and 11 winning pieces of art selected from six categories. The committee worked closely with South Kentucky RECC, the Mayor’s office, County Judge’s office and local businesses.
In the above photos, employees from New Horizon Graphics out of Somerset,
Judicial Center PDB receives some tentative work times on new legal facility
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:19 pm
The Clinton County Judicial Center Project Development Board (PDB) held its regular monthly meeting on May 16 with four of seven board members present.
Vice-Chairman Jake Staton, Clinton Circuit Clerk, chaired the meeting in the absence of Clinton County Judge/Executive Ricky Craig, the board’s chairman.
The only action taken made prior to
Clinton County Fiscal Court Audit released
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:18 pm
State Auditor Allison Ball has released the audit of the financial statements of the Clinton County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. State law requires annual audits of county fiscal courts.
Auditing standards require the auditor’s letter to communicate whether the financial statements present fairly the receipts,
ARRESTED
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:18 pm
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:
Joshua Wireman, 34, of Albany, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance in the first degree first offense, (meth).
Readers are reminded that
School board selects architect firm for new high school project
Posted April 8, 2025 at 1:03 pm
The Clinton County Board of Education has finally selected an architectural company to design and lay out plans for the new Clinton County High School.
During a rare Saturday morning special called meeting held on April 5, the board selected DECO Architects of Somerset for the job.
All board members were present
Council moves forward on water projects at long regular meeting
Posted April 8, 2025 at 1:03 pm
Albany City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1, with all members present and several items of business, mostly water and infrastructure related, on the agenda.
The session lasted for an hour and twelve minutes, with several crucial actions pertaining to water system upgrades being taken.
After approval of
Well known businessman Tony Sloan dies at 88
Posted April 8, 2025 at 1:02 pm
Well known businessman Tony Sloan dies at 88
One of Clinton County’s best known and most successul businessmen has died at the age of 88.
Tony Sloan, co-owner of marinas on both area lakes, passed away last Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Sloan was a co-owner of Sunset Marina
Dawgs advance in region, fans show up in Diddle
Posted March 12, 2025 at 1:09 pm
The Clinton County Bulldogs pulled off an impressive first round regional win Monday night at WKU’s Diddle Arena against Logan County, 87-64. Clinton County’s fan base was definitely on hand as a sea of blue filled the red seats to cheer
Clinton County Public Library to showcase recent renovations
Posted March 12, 2025 at 1:07 pm
The Clinton County Public Library has recently got a face lift and is what Librarian Margaret England believes is more adaptable for the public.
On Tuesday, March 25, the library will be hosting an open house for the public, and everyone is invited to stop by and see everything the library
May term of Clinton Circuit Court conducted
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:29 pm
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 jobless rate drops in April
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:27 pm
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
AFD squad, officials welcome new truck to Albany Fire Department fleet
Posted January 16, 2025 at 10:53 am
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.
Trike-A-Thon nets more than $3,000 for St. Jude
Posted April 24, 2024 at 12:21 pm
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,
Clinton man found dead in his home
Posted April 18, 2024 at 7:32 am
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
School board holds short regular meeting Monday
Posted April 18, 2024 at 7:31 am
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
Clinton Circuit Court, Grand Jury session results
Posted February 28, 2024 at 8:55 am
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
Demolition ‘expected’ to begin on Justice Center site next Monday
Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:44 am
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
Fiscal court discusses jail issues, other items at regular meeting
Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:43 am
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
Council has first reading on Duvall Water water line project loan
Posted February 22, 2024 at 9:42 am
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
Lady Bat Dawgs fall in region
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:27 pm
Sadie Ipock made contact with the ball during the first round of the 4th Region Tournament held at Western Kentucky University Softball Complex on Monday. The Lady Dawgs lost the game against South Warren, 11-0, and finished its season with a
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:24 pm
Congrats Lady Bat Dawgs on a great season
What a difference a run makes!
Our CCHS Lady Bat Dawgs fell to rival Cumberland County last week in the championship game of the 16th District Tournament by a score of 1-0.
That single run loss sent Clinton County into the next round of tournament
Dawgs move on to semi-finals
Posted March 12, 2025 at 1:20 pm
The Clinton County Bulldogs took its 28-2 record into Diddle Arena Monday night to take on the Logan County Cougars.
This is Clinton County’s first trip to the regional tournament in three years.
The Dawgs started off on the slow side, allowing Logan County to reach a six point lead with 3:27
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted March 12, 2025 at 1:19 pm
Dawgs thump Cougars, advance to 4th Region semis
The Bulldogs got off to a slightly slow start Monday night in the 4th Region Basketball Tournament in Diddle Arena against a hard fighting Logan County squad, but by halftime, were putting their game together.
Sparked by a buzzer beating half-court shot by CCHS
Volley Dawgs win 8th grade tourney
Posted March 12, 2025 at 1:18 pm
The Clinton County Middle School 8th grade volleyball team won the 2025 March Mania Tournament held at Clinton County this past weekend. The team lost only one set in five games all day.
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted February 6, 2025 at 11:32 am
Nick Poore joins the 500 Point Club
Bulldog Nick Poore was recognized in front of a home crowd Friday night prior to Clinton County’s victory over Glasgow.
During the All “A” Classic Tournament in the game against Cumberland County, Poore joined the CCHS 500 Point Club.
Since that time, Nick has added more
Dawgs continue to add wins
Posted February 6, 2025 at 11:32 am
The Clinton County Bulldogs moved to 24-1 on the year after picking up three wins this past week against Wayne County, Glasgow and Trinity Whitesville.
Clinton County 71
Trinity (Whitesville) 37
The Dawgs traveled to Owensboro Saturday, February 1, to take on Trinity (Whitesville) in the First Commonweath Mortgage Classic and came out
Lady Dawgs pick up two Ws
Posted February 6, 2025 at 11:31 am
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs moved to 2-1 on the week with a loss against Wayne County on Tuesday night, followed by back-to-back wins on Friday and Saturday against Glasgow and Apollo, respectively.
Clinton County 60
Apollo 20
The Lady Dawgs enforced a running clock during Saturday’s contest against Apollo at The Castle.
During
Lady Dawgs bow out of All ‘A’ early
Posted January 16, 2025 at 10:42 am
The Clinton County Lady Dawgs moved to 7-8 on the year with a loss, 54-34, in the semi-finals round of the 4th Region All “A” Classic tournament held at Todd County last Wednesday.
The Lady Dawgs were defeated by Metcalfe County, who eventually won the tournament by defeating Todd County Central
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Posted January 16, 2025 at 10:41 am
Dawgs are back to back champs, headed to Owensboro
Our Bulldogs got past a somewhat slow start Sunday afternoon and ran out in their normal fashion to cabbage on the 4th Region All “A” Classic Championship title, defeating Monroe County 62-47.
The win will send our Dawgs to the All “A” State
Heist family scores big in 12th Region
Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:28 pm
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
Clinton County News cruises with the Rayborns
Posted January 16, 2025 at 10:51 am
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 sale benefits school backpack food program
Posted January 16, 2025 at 10:51 am
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
Class of ‘54 reunion held
Posted November 7, 2024 at 10:00 am
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
Aubrie Messer, 4-H Adventure Club team up to complete enhancement project at Mountain View Recreation Park
Posted November 7, 2024 at 9:59 am
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
Clinton County Fair Athletic Night winners
Posted June 26, 2024 at 12:09 pm
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
CCHS Digital Video Production team qualifies for national competition
Posted March 28, 2024 at 10:18 am
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
Clinton News features Clinton Retired Teacher’s Association Essay Contest winners
Posted March 13, 2024 at 1:16 pm
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
Demo begins
Posted February 28, 2024 at 9:01 am
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