Clinton County residents affected by recent flooding are being advised that flood debris pickup begins Monday, July 6. County officials say every road in the county will be traveled, and flood-related debris placed along the [...] The post Flood Debris Pickup Begins Monday Across Clinton County first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Providing the next generation with an inside look at careers in law enforcement. ALBANY, Ky. (July 2, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the third annual class of the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy. The weeklong program allowed the next generation of law enforcement to interact with state police troopers and officers while learning leadership skills, physical fitness requirements and law enforcement principles.  “Young peo

ALBANY, Ky. – 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Thursday, according to Governor Andy Beshear. According to a release, the graduates participated in a weeklong program that inspires the “next generation of law enforcement” by creating interaction with troopers and officers. Participants learn leadership skills, fitness and law enforcement principles. The academy was held from...

(WKYT) — Flooding recovery is underway in parts of southern Kentucky after Clinton County was hit hard early Sunday morning. Floodwaters surrounded and consumed homes in a valley that has no creek or river. Because [...]

Heavy rainfall in neighboring Cumberland and Clinton counties caused significant flooding issues. A local state of emergency was declared in Cumberland and Clinton counties, as well as the cities of Burkesville and Albany. At least [...] The post Cumberland, Clinton county officials discuss flood conditions first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Nearly 8.5 inches of rainfall were recorded at the Cumberland County mesonet station yesterday. That was the most rainfall recorded at any mesonet station in the state yesterday. Clinton County wasn’t far behind, coming in [...] The post Area rainfall totals from yesterday first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

Everett Lee Polson of Albany, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Pickett Care & Rehabilitation Center in Byrdstown, Tennessee, having attained the age of 86 years, 8 months, and 26 days. He was born on Friday, September 29, 1939, in the Concord Community of Clinton County, Kentucky, the son of Horace & […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Shelley Meadows of Pine Knott, KY. was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place. April Russell of Albany, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County [...]

The Clinton County Fair is gearing up for ten days of exhibits, pageants, rides, food, and motorsports begins tomorrow, continuing through June 20 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Albany. Fair activities kick off Thursday, [...] The post Clinton County Fair Opens June 11 first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.