Evan Little, current junior at Clinton County High School, graduated the Rogers Scholars program. Little joined 36 graduates at The Center for Rural Development on Friday, June 11, to cap off the weeklong leadership program held on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. He is the son of Rodney and Paula Little, of Albany.
Rogers Scholars, The Center’s flagship youth program, was established through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) that “no young person should have to leave home to find his or her future.”
The intensive one-week summer program provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for high school students in 45 Kentucky counties to build their skills as the region’s next generation of business and
Matthew Wells, of Albany, Kentucky (42602), was named to the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester.
Wells is the son of Greg and Renea Wells, of Albany.
LMU Law Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon announced that 82 students were honored for achieving a grade point average of 3.25 or above while carrying at least a nine-credit-hour course load.
Lincoln Memorial University is
Bulldog Field getting a upgrade
Although it’s still June and the summer heat is burning down, there’s a lot of thinking about and planning for the here-before-you-know-it football season.
In fact, the activity at Bulldog Field has been ongoing for several days now, and there isn’t a uniform in sight.
If all goes as hoped for, Bulldog Field will look the best it’s ever looked when the Dawgs take the field for the
Edward Dewayne Davidson, 80, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at N.H.C. Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky.
He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Dennie and Maglene Bean Davidson. He was of Methodist faith and a self-employed contractor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Davidson.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Edens Davidson, of
Roger Phillip Scott, 73, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky, the son of Carmon and Ocie Groce Scott. He was of Church of Christ faith, a member of Ashlock Church of Christ, and a supervisor in the concrete industry and contractor for Tri-County Electric.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Jean Bullard Tallent, 86, of Wolf River Dock Road in Albany, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
She was the daughter of the late Silas and Sarah Cross Bullard and was the wife of the late William R. Tallent.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, James Cross, Billie Bullard, Bobby Bullard and Earnest Tallent.
She is survived by a daughter, Hazel Russell,
The COVID-19 pandemic affected about all aspects of life as we know it during the calendar year 2020, including causing the cancellation of almost all major annual events across the country and including here in Albany and Clinton County. The 2020 Clinton County Fair last year was no exception.
However, with a new year and the pandemic threat seemingly almost at its end, the Clinton County Fair will resume in 2021 and the local fair board has worked hard over the past several months to put together
Local law enforcement officers continue to battle the war on drugs in our community, making one additional arrest on drug related charges.
During the past week, the following suspect was arrested and charged as follows:
Shayden R. Adams, 18, of Albany, Kentucky, was arested on June 16, 2021, by Clinton County Deputy Sheriff Chris McGuffin.
Adams was charged with: possession of a controlled substance 1st degree,
COVID-19
Clinton was one of the hardest hit, yet
rate of vaccinations is among the lowest
During the COVID-19 pandemic that brought society to a virtual standstill, Clinton County was one of the hardest hit counties in the nation, and certainly in the state of Kentucky, in terms of cases confirmed here per capita.
However, the high number of COVID-19 cases here, and the tragically
again July 4
Clinton County residents and tourists here for the holiday period will once again be treated to a free July 4 celebration fireworks show, coordinated by the Albany- Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.
Back for another year, the annual fireworks show presented by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Sunday, July 4, and is set to get underway just at dark, which should be around 8:30 – 9:00 p.m.
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