Clay County, KY

Police in Clay County are investigating the thefts of American flags from a memorial. Sgt. Glenn Stanfill was killed in a crash on the Hal Rogers Parkway in 2004. He and others were on their way to training in Barbourville, when the Humvee he was in collided with a tractor trailer. A roadside memorial was put together to honor the veteran. Ronnie Gay and others in the area keep up the memorial. Volunteers raised a flag pole, keep the grass mowed and do minor landscaping work. Gay said he did not personally know Sgt. Stanfill, but he feels it is important to honor veterans. Recently, however, they have had to replace the American flag — twice. Caretakers say the motive is unknown. The last time they placed the flag they made it more secure. Volunteers are also exploring options to catch whoever is stealing from the memorial. Anyone with information is asked to call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at (606) 598-3471.

IRONTON — The Clay 10, 11, 12 year old little league softball team will represent District 11 in the 2022 Ohio state tournament following their district championship tournament win at Ironton over the weekend. Members of the Clay softball team include Kenzie Carter, Heidi Smith, Lillie Wolfenbarker, Khloe Adams,...

MANCHESTER, KY (June 29, 2022) - Earlier today ClayCoNews was contacted by a reader asking why an arrest by the Clay County Sheriff's Office in connection to the sexual abuse of a child in Clay County hadn't been reported in our publication. The answer was very simple, there had been...

Historic 125 year old Hoskins Cemetery on Island Creek Hill in Clay County, Kentucky. Recently my wife, Thresa Willoughby, posted an apology for not being involved sooner in the efforts to preserve the Hoskins cemetery. Truthfully the blame is mine and I should be the one apologizing. Tragically this past...

Clay County Public Schools officials approved a police force for the school district. Superintendent of Schools, William Sexton, said the Board of Education voted to approve the force. He said it passed unanimously. The recent passing of HB 63 requires each school district across Kentucky to have a school resource officer (SRO) at every school by August 1. Sexton said his district needs 10 officers and they’re now working on funding, timeline and finding qualified personnel. He said the Board of Education is committed to the safety of its students. Sexton added people have already applied for the positions. You can find the application here.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded to a complaint about a man passed out in a mail truck who was not responding. Deputies arrived to find 24-year-old Colton Withrow and, after an initial investigation, determined he was under the influence of drugs. During a search, deputies said they found a crystal-like substance, suspected marijuana and a glass pipe on him. Withrow was arrested and charged with public intoxication – controlled substances, possession of marijuana, improper parking violations and drug and paraphernalia possession. He was lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Clay County Public Schools officials approved a police force for the school district. Superintendent of Schools, William Sexton, said the Board of Education voted Monday night to approve the force. He told WYMT it passed unanimously. The recent passing of HB 63 requires each school...

June 22, 2022 - Last week I took a trip with my wife and two of my granddaughters to New England. We saw many beautiful and historic sites along the way. One of the places we visited was Burial Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was the second time I had...

MANCHESTER, KY (June 21, 2022) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is reporting that on Monday, June 20, 2022 at approximately 11:30 A.M., Clay County Sheriff K9 Deputy Wes Brumley along with Chief Deputy Clifton Jones arrested Colton Withrow, 24 of London. The arrest occurred in the Manchester Square Shopping...

MANCHESTER, KY (June 19, 2022) - I was told that someone needs to address the fact that the Clay County Kentucky Public School athletes and cheerleaders are messaging and approaching small business owners and shops asking for donations while the Clay County Board of Education (the “Board”) is wasting millions of dollars of taxpayer money on relocating the Hoskins Cemetery (the “Cemetery”) and expanding the Clay County High School (“CCHS”) athletics facilities and parking lot.

MANCHESTER, KY (June 21, 2022) - Clay County Fiscal Court member, Ray Brown passed on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center at the age of 77. Many Clay Countians fondly remember Ray Brown for his work delivering propane gas throughout Clay County. Before his retirement, Ray was...