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Albany · AlbanyCaleb Thrasher made contact with the ball during Clinton County’s home opener against Pickett County on Monday. Clinton County won the contest by a final score of 3-1. Matt Duvall took the mound to begin Clinton County’s season Monday at John Emmitt Field. Clinton County played host to neighboring Pickett County, Tennessee for the season opener. The Dawgs won the game by a final score of 3-1. Blaine Melton hit a sacrifice fly to the outfield t…See the Story
Dawgs win season opener against Pickett County, 3-1
Albany · AlbanyLandree’s accolades keep coming – II
Last week I noted that our Landree Moons had been named the 4th Region Player of the Year by the 4th Region Athletic Director’s Association, and as it turns out, the awards continued to stack up last week.
In addition to the aforementioned honor, Moons was handed four additional awards during last week’s 4th Region Girls’ Basketball Tournament in Bowling Green.
Moons was selected to the 4th Region Kentucky As…See the Story
Turnovers … by Alan B. Gibson
Albany · AlbanyGeorge Patrick “Pat” Proffitt, 72, of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at his residence in Burkesville, Kentucky
He was born in Gamaliel, Kentucky, the son of George and Marjorie Ritter Proffitt. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, was a Kentucky State Trooper for 22 years, served as Deputy Sheriff for Cumberland County, and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Amy…See the Story
George Patrick “Pat” Proffitt
Albany · AlbanyDaniel Kay Choate, 70, of Albany, Kentucky passed away at The Medical Center, in Albany, Kentucky, Thursday, March 7, 2024
He was born in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Raymond Royce and Gladys Smith Choate.
He was of the Methodist faith, a graduate of the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science, and was formerly a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He also earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Industrial Technology from Western Kentucky Universi…See the Story
Daniel Kay Choate
Albany · AlbanyJames Calvin Walters, 83, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away at the Medical Center in Albany, Kentucky, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
He was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the son of James Buford and Selma Pauline Greene Walters. He was a member of Stony Point Church, a member of the V.F.W., and a veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Walters; sister, Billie Jo Greene; stepson, Timothy Louise Ray Godfrey.
He is survived…See the Story
James Calvin Walters
Albany · AlbanyThe Clinton County Justice Center project continues to progress, with the demolition phase of the existing buildings where the new facility will be housed well underway.
Since the tearing down of the older buildings hasbegun, with photos posted almost daily of the site, there has also been quite a lot of opposition on social media sites to constructing a Justice Center in Albany–and also some misconceptions pertaining to the project.
Perhaps the…See the Story
Demolition continues, questions answered
Hamilton Bulldogs · AlbanyThe Clinton County High School Softball and Baseball teams hosted its second annual “Meet the Bulldogs” night Friday as a fundraiser for both teams, as well as to give the public a chance to meet the 25 Bat Dawgs and 16 Lady Bat Dawgs before both teams kick off their respective seasons this week.
“The 2nd Annual Meet the Bulldogs was another resounding success. It was a thrill to see old teammates reminiscing about their days as players, along w…See the Story
Softball / baseball Meet the Bulldogs deemed a success by coaches
Albany · Albany48 point night tops Bernard Howard’s record that stood for over 75 years by Al Gibson, Clinton County News Publisher
When Clinton County High School Lady Bulldog senior guard Landree Moons put up that short running shot last Thursday night against Wayne County with 2:03 showing on the fourth quarter game clock to score her 48th point that night, she became the school’s new record holder for most points scored in a single game – girls or boys.
Wi…See the Story