Police identify motorcyclist found dead on road near Kraft Street
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The motorcycle rider who crashed on Oct. 8 in a neighborhood off Kraft Street has been identified as Soosan Nandu, 39, an Indian national. Early that morning, The Clarksville Police Department was called to 861 Parham Drive, where they found a motorcyclist found lying...
Four nonprofits collaborate to provide Hurricane relief supplies to Destin
DESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Four nonprofits came together to provide Hurricane relief supplies from Clarksville, Tennessee, to Destin. On Sunday morning, Oct. 11, a nonprofit aircraft from Props For A Purpose landed at Destin Executive Airport with 1,132 pounds of relief supplies. The supplies included chainsaws, hand tools, protective gear, first aid supplies, drinks and a 5,600-watt generator.
Wet Weather Triggers Multiple Crashes in Robertson County
Wet Weather Triggers Multiple Crashes in Robertson County. ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Wet weather associated with the remnants of a hurricane moved into Robertson County over the weekend, leaving roadways slick and contributing to multiple crashes that kept first responders busy throughout the weekend. Officials say the wet weather likely contributed to or compounded several crashes Saturday night into Sunday morning, including three serious crashes on I-65, I-24, and Ligh
TBI probe into whether Clarksville lawmaker lives in his district heads to DA
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation into whether State Rep. Ronnie Glynn, a Clarksville Democrat representing District 67, lives outside the district he represents, according to District Attorney General Robert Nash. Glynn, a retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service, is in...
US Army helicopter pilots test new in-flight ‘relief’ system
U.S. Army Helicopter pilots in the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade are evaluating a system designed to let them relieve themselves in flight. Soldiers will evaluate whether it can help address a problem pilots face during prolonged missions: limiting fluid intake to avoid restroom breaks. The brigade completed the Army’s first-ever...
New case of measles confirmed in Kentucky
KENTUCKY(WKYT) - A newly confirmed measles case pushed the total higher in Kentucky’s largest outbreak in decades, according to the latest update from the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The newest case is from Christian County, which has the highest total in the commonwealth with 45 confirmed cases, bringing...
Museum plans Morbid & Macabre Downtown Tipsy Tour
The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will take adult guests on a walking tour, the Morbid & Macabre Downtown Tipsy Tour, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. “This walking tour will begin at the Pennyroyal Area Museum and visit three of Hopkinsville’s downtown establishments as we stroll, eat, and drink our way through some of Hopkinsville’s darkest stories of murder, crime, mystery, and scandal,” the museum announced in a press release.
Chillville Bakery and Boba opens near Exit 8 in Clarksville | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Several new businesses have recently opened near Exit 8 at 1243 Rossview Plaza, including Chillville Bakery & Boba. The idea behind Chillville began with two families: husband and wife Teja Kakarla and Harika Nandigam, and business partner Naga Lakshmi. Kakarla said as the families grew closer, they learned of their passion for baking. “They started going to farmers markets in the areas of Spring Hill and Franklin, and they got a great response,” Kakarla said.
Tabacco barn in Pembroke goes up in flames Saturday
PEMBROKE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A tobacco barn burned down Saturday evening, with smoke and flames visible for several miles. On Oct. 10 just after 6 p.m., the Christian County Sheriff’s Office reported that traffic on Long Pond Road was impacted due to a barn fire. Pembroke Fire Department confirmed that the fire took place a tobacco barn, with Fairview, Honey Grove and Oak Grove Fire Department’s also responding.
Christian County Tigers come up short against Henderson County | PHOTOS & VIDEO
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County had an opportunity to build momentum heading into the postseason when it faced region foe Henderson County on Friday night. The Tigers fell to the Colonels in a 37-33 heartbreaker, dropping to 2-5. There was plenty of uncertainty surrounding Christian County entering its first season as a combined school. The Tigers showed plenty of fight in a back-and-forth battle with Henderson County, but they could not make the plays necessary to fin
