Rudy Thomas, left, Albany Fire Chief Robert Roeper, center, and Albany Firefighter Parker Means were on the scene of a brush fire at the 13 mile marker on U.S. Hwy. 127 last Wednesday night. Roeper said the fire started when Thomas was burning items outside his residence and a piece of stray ember caught the leaves on fire. Roeper said a dozer was brought in to put a plow line around the area and it was extinguished quickly. According to Roeper, there is no burn ban on for Clinton County at the moment, but a burn ban will take effect on March 15, 2025.
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:
Dylan Murphy, 28, of Albany, was arrested and charged with contempt of court, two counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree, and two counts
Several veterans were on hand Friday night during the Bulldogs’ and Lady Bulldogs’ home game against Glasgow. Veterans were honored during halftime of the boys’ game and recognized by calling their name and rank. The event was hosted by the Sources
The Clinton County education system is looking forward to bigger and better opportunities and the start of that is beginning to unfold quickly, with a new Clinton County High School facility almost a certainty in the years ahead.
Although Superintendent Wayne Ackerman has only been on the job as schools chief
The Clinton County Grand Jury held its first session of 2025 on January 9 and handed down indictments in open circuit court, charging six individuals with alleged crimes. Most of the true bills returned involved multiple charges.
The following indictments were returned last month:
* Mitchell Finley, 58, the alleged offenses of
Albany City Council held a special called meeting last Thursday, January 30, with five of six members on hand and water meter funding being the primary issue on the agenda.
The council opened the short meeting by holding first reading of a 2024-25 budget amendment, which reads, “…Albany City Council’s budget
The Clinton County Bulldogs won the 4th Region All “A” Classic Tournament Sunday for the second year in a row.
Clinton County played Monroe County at Todd County Central High School and defeated the Falcons 62-47.
The Dawgs made it to the championship
Girls’ high school basketball in Kentucky was halted as a sanctioned sport after the 1932 season, and for decades, female athletes in the state’s small schools were pretty much limited to being on the cheerleading squad.
With the introduction of Title IX in the mid 1970s, female athletics returned to the
Albany City Council held a lengthy first meeting of 2025 last Tuesday, January 7, with all council members on hand for the one hour and 10 minute session. An array of topics were discussed, the audit report was reviewed and department head reports were given.
The meeting was also the first
Clinton Circuit Court came to order on December 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for the trial of Commonwealth vs. Jaywreye Phelps, Clinton Indictment No. 24-CR-00027. Phelps was indicted by the Clinton Grand Jury on April 11, 2024, for the charge of sexual abuse 1st degree, victim under 12 years 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Clinton County Bulldogs moved to 17-0 on the year with a huge win Sunday in the 4th Region All “A” Classic championship against Monroe County.
Clinton County 62
Monroe County 47
Clinton County picked up an impressive win on Sunday against Monroe County, 62-47 that will send the Dawgs to the All
The Clinton County Bulldogs remain perfect through the holiday season by winning the Smoky Mountain Classic in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this past weekend.
Clinton County went 3-0 in the tournament to move to 13-0 on the year.
Clinton County 77
Seymore, Tenn. 54
The Bulldogs traveled to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this past weekend and completely controlled
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs traveled to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this past weekend to compete in the Smoky Mountain Classic.
The Lady Dawgs moved its record to 6-6 on the year, picking up one win and two losses for the weekend.
Clinton County 58
Floyd Central 53
Overtime
The Clinton County Lady Bulldogs traveled to Gatlinburg,
That was a fast start, now it gets really busy
Hard to believe but already if you fold the schedule in half, that’s about where we are on the number of games left in this roundball season.
Our Bulldogs returned home from the Smoky Mountain Winter Classic with an unblemished record still
Dawgs head to Springfield Friday
The Gridiron Dawgs will take their hopes of advancing in the KHSAA playoffs to Springfield, Kentucky, this Friday night to take on the Washington County Commanders.
The Bulldogs finished regular season play with a great win this past Friday night over the Berea Pirates, 42-6, to end
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
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
