Clay Requesting Bids To Remove Coal Residue And Asbestos
The Clay County School Board voted Thursday night to request bids to remove coal residue and asbestos from two of its old buildings. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the administrative building’s boiler room is contaminated with coal residue and asbestos, while the old gymnasium has some asbestos. “Years ago, this facility was powered by […]
Wetland Discovery Poses Additional Delays For New Clay Jail
Clay County officials say progress is continuing on plans for a new county jail, even as environmental reviews and financing steps add time to a process that has been underway for years. The update comes as county leaders work through multiple requirements tied to site approval, environmental studies, and loan authorization before construction can move […]
Clay Commission Reappoints EMA And Park Directors
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said he is impressed with the work Medical Services is doing inside the county, part of the reason County Commissioners re-appointed Kyle Haney as the county’s EMA Director Haney has served as the EMA Director for several years. Reagan said he has been pleased with Haney’s performance and believes Haney […]
Clay County EMS Bolsters Fleet With 1 Of 3 New Ambulances
A boost to Clay County’s ambulance fleet with the first of three new ambulances arriving, purchased using state funds. The county used CDBG grant money and an estimated $1.3 million from the state to purchase new ambulances, as the county only had two ambulances in its fleet. Clay County EMS Director Andy Hall said receiving […]
Clay Schools Replace Football Stadium Sewer Pump
The bathrooms at the Clay County High School football stadium are open again after the school system replaced a failing sewer pump. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the pump’s warning mechanism of potential failure was not working properly. The pump went out without much warning. Bailey said the pump has since been replaced. “We […]
Environmental Review Completed For New Clay Jail Site
Clay County sits one step closer to acquiring a $15 million loan from USDA after completing an environmental review study on the new jail site. The review helps understand the environmental impact that the jail could have. The proposed site is located on Cordell Hull Drive across from the Clay County Senior Center. County Commissioner […]
Clay Selected For Industrial Site Evaluation Program
Possible industrial sites across Clay County will be evaluated by the state after the county announced as one of three counties statewide to participate in the state’s Property Evaluation Program. The evaluation advises counties on what industrial site improvements and investments will be most beneficial. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said the […]
Clay School Board Approves Bids For Rip Rap, Phones
The Clay County School Board Executive Committee approved low bids for new phone systems and an erosion control project Thursday night. The erosion control project at Clay County High School entails installing rock-lined rip rap. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said there is a growing problem with a waterway running to the left of the […]
Clay Commissioners Changing Speed Limit On Two Roads
The speed limit on Crabtree Creek Road and North Fork Road in eastern Clay County will be dropped from 55 to 25 miles per hour following Commissioner approval Tuesday. The two roads are in Commissioner Jeff Gentry’s district. Gentry said the roads are wide one-lane roads, and Crabtree Creek turns into North Fork. Gentry said […]
Clay CTE Building To Open In Weeks, Final Touches Underway
The new Clay County High School CTE Building is almost finished, and students could use it as soon as late September. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said he is excited to see the building come to fruition. Bailey said the remaining work includes finishing touches on the inside, and the only delays have come from […]
