Over 400 students at Freedom Elementary receive new shoes through nonprofit
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The nonprofit Soles4Souls teamed up with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Hopkinsville Electric System/energynet (HES) to distribute new athletic shoes to local students as part of their 4EveryKid program. On Nov. 4, every student at Freedom Elementary in Hopkinsville received a new pair of shoes and socks.
Connie Castleman resigns as Rossview girls soccer coach
Rossview girls soccer coach Connie Castleman has resigned after eight seasons leading the Hawks to spend more time with her family. Assistant coach Ashley Beck is also resigning from her position for the same reason. “It’s just time,” Castleman said. “I’ve got three little kids and they are requiring a...
Hopkinsville Police vehicle crashes on I-169 Wednesday morning
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – At approximately 7:15 a.m., the Hopkinsville Fire Department and EMS responded to the 8 mile-marker of I-169 (Pennyrile Parkway) for a single-vehicle accident involving a Hopkinsville Police Department cruiser. HFD says the driver and a passenger were transported via ambulance to Jennie Stuart...
Encompass Health, nation’s largest rehab hospital group, proposes Clarksville location
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Encompass Health, the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, is looking to open a location near Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. The City Council will consider a rezoning request this week from Virginia James and the Jason Feltner Foundation for...
Tennessee regulators find abuse, delayed care at Brookdale senior living facilities
The Brentwood-headquartered company has agreed to pay $13,500 in fines for violations affecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents at four Tennessee locations, including one Middle Tennessee and three East Tennessee facilities.
Tennessee NAACP calls for charges after inmate’s death ruled a homicide
In June, cellphone video captured 34-year-old Darius Chappell getting mauled moments after he was tased. The dog stayed latched on to Chappell for a full minute.
Rural traffic safety project in Christian County aims reduce crash fatalities
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office, along with Kentucky State Police Post 2, are launching called High Five. This is a rural traffic safety project funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that will focus on reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities by introducing awareness and education for seat belt usage.
Driver sustains serious injuries after tractor-trailer crash in Christian County
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A tractor-trailer driver sustained serious injuries after a crash in Christian County. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an injury collision Tuesday afternoon in the 5000 block of Bradshaw Road. Deputies say a tractor-trailer was traveling south when it exited...
Tennessee man arrested after traveling 109 mph on Interstate 169
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A 22-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies said he was traveling 109 mph on Interstate 169 in Christian County. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, the driver, Kameron Collins of Clarksville, Tennessee, had the smell of marijuana and alcohol coming from his vehicle.
Premier Medical Group to pay $2.8 million settlement in bill coding dispute
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Premier Medical Group, a multi-physician medical practice based in Clarksville, has agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly billing Medicare and TRICARE for services provided by non-physician practitioners. Premier has stated the dispute was...

















