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At their Oct. 5 work session, the Dickson County Commission discussed renaming West Dry Hollow Road to eliminate duplicate addresses that may confuse 911 dispatchers on emergency calls. Dickson County Highway Chief Administrative Officer Jackie Hodges said duplicate addresses are listed for West Dry Hollow Road in Dickson near its...

A Hopkinsville man is facing numerous charges following what is described as a ‘low-speed’ pursuit in Christian County Tuesday. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, deputies attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 51-year-old John Paul Hill in the area of McLean Street on Tuesday. Instead of stopping, Hill allegedly kept driving, starting a pursuit.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKRC) — Kentucky is experiencing a 35-year high in measles cases as an outbreak continues to spread. Per WDRB+WAVE, Kentucky has reported 157 measles cases so far in 2026. Cases are currently mostly concentrated in the western portion of the commonwealth, with Christian County reporting 45 cases and Trigg County reporting 25, according to data from state health officials.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Kentucky has reported 157 measles cases in 2026, an increase of more than 50 cases that were confirmed Tuesday. The outbreak, which is a 35-year high for the state, is concentrated in western Kentucky, with Christian County reporting 45 cases and Trigg County reporting 25, according to data provided by state health officials.

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department has recognized two officers who rescued a woman from a burning home last month. On Sept. 30, Officer Christopher Bush and Officer Hunter Mead responded to a house fire on Skyview Circle, CPD said in a “Second Mile Thursday” recognition. The caller, 11-year-old Macy Ray, reported that the curtains and couch were on fire and the flames were spreading through the home. Her grandmother, Paula Bamford, was still inside, and Macy co

A vehicle overturned in Christian County shortly after midnight Wednesday.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A pedestrian on a bike was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being hit by a car. On Oct. 13 at 5:16 p.m. deputies were called to Greenville Road at Woodland Heights Apartments for a bicyclist who was hit by a vehicle. According to a news release from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, the car was traveling northbound when it collided with a bicyclist who was also traveling northbound in front of Woodland Heights Apartments.

A coalition of nonprofits, faith groups and the United Way of Greater Nashville is collaborating to reduce the number of unhoused people across Tennessee. In the 2025 point-in-time count, a one-night survey conducted each year, more than 8,800 people in the state were reported as unhoused. Chris Dial, project manager for the Canopy Initiative , said the coalition uses a collective impact approach, bringing together different sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges and make the most

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – As early voting approaches this week, the candidates for mayor of the City of Clarksville have been meeting with voters and discussing the issues. The candidates are Mark Riggins, Wanda Smith and Brian Zacharias. To help voters with their choice on the ballot, Clarksville...

While some rain did fall this weekend with the passing of the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, it wasn’t enough for Todd County officials to call for an end to their burn ban. In a news release from Todd County Emergency Management Director Ashley Groves, the highest reported rainfall totals from the weekend still only achieved under half an inch, which he says is not enough to improve the currently quite dry ground and field conditions.