School board makes last minute furniture purchases, approves new custodial services for CCHS
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – “On time and under budget,” is the phrase Tom Bell, chair of the CCPS Board of Education, has often iterated in reference to construction at the consolidated high school. As August approaches, the board is continuing to make hefty purchases, including outsourcing some custodial
SWK EDC director highlights incoming, expanding industries
The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council works to bring new businesses and industries to Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks recently appeared on WHOP to spotlight incoming and expanding industries. Kitchen Food Co. is working to start operations at the Christi
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind 4 misdemeanor counts in case of teacher showing nude...
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Four months after a teacher admitted showing nude selfies to a student, charges have been filed. Here’s a stab at understanding why it took so long, why there are four counts, and why they are misdemeanor charges. Also, who raised the most money in the county mayor and sheriff races,
WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Warning for east Montgomery County as storm rolls in
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With storms rolling across Middle Tennessee this evening, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for eastern Montgomery County until 7:45 p.m. At 4:40 p.m., thunderstorms producing heavy rain were indicated in the area, according to the National Weather Service. Between 1 and 2...
St. Elmo Homemakers share history of 100-year-old schoolhouse amid restoration efforts
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A huge crowd came out to the St. Elmo Homemakers barbecue fundraiser on July 16, with proceeds to help fund restoration efforts at one of the county’s last remaining one room schoolhouses on Pembroke Oak Grove Road. The annual barbecue has only...
1 seriously injured following interstate crash involving box truck, semi in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A violent crash between two large vehicles closed the Kentucky interstate and sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries on Thursday afternoon. WKDZ spoke with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and reported that a 38-year-old driver from Miami was towing a box truck by...
Black bears spotted in several Middle Tennessee counties
Black bears are showing up in Middle Tennessee neighborhoods. TWRA says young bears leave their mothers each spring and early summer to find new territory.
First Watch to open first Clarksville franchise at Exit 4
A First Watch restaurant will soon be opening in Clarksville. The owner of the trendy breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant has obtained a City of Clarksville permit to renovate the former Shoney’s Restaurant at 3083 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, just off I-24’s Exit 4. Justin Crosby, director of the...
Austin Peay administrator turns brain cancer diagnosis into children’s book series
Dr. Barbara Tucker, Head of Technical Services at Austin Peay State University, is telling her cancer story through a children’s book series to help pediatric cancer patients. Why It Matters. Dr. Tucker is a survivor of a cancerous brain tumor that had to be removed back in 2020. Dr....
City Court Clerk candidates questionnaire responses
Main Street Clarksville emailed both candidates for Montgomery County City Court Clerk a questionnaire with pertinent questions about topics related to the positions. Here are the candidates’ answers to our questions:. Wendy Davis (R) – Circuit Court Clerk. 1. Why did you decide to run for this position?
