By Associated Press
Madisonville, KY – After 32 years of leading news coverage at The Madisonville Messenger, executive editor Tom Clinton is stepping down Thursday. Clinton says that at age 66 he is ready to enjoy what retirement has to offer. Clinton has received several awards from the Kentucky Press Association, Western Kentucky University and the New York Times. Former publisher Bob Morris said Clinton was committed to high standards, fairness and a willingness to stand up for what he believed in.