UPDATE: 1-24 in Christian County reopens after semi-truck hits camper Tuesday morning
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Interstate 24 eastbound is blocked at the 78-mile marker due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a truck pulling a camper, according to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and emergency services are currently on the scene. No injuries have...
Cheatham County Fair Board Faces Pressure Amid Proposal to Sell Fairgrounds
Community members converged on the Cheatham County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Oct. 20, after learning the fair board planned to discuss dissolving and selling the property. The board meeting was canceled because several board members and their family members were facing medical emergencies, according to fair board member Juana Oliver. The meeting was to include discussion and a proposal about possibly dissolving the board, selling the property and using the proceeds to benefit local agricultural or
Local teen to represent Clarksville at national equestrian competition
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Peyton Zumbro, 16, of Clarksville will be competing at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, on Oct. 31st in the US Dressage Finals. This is a culmination of rigorous local and regional equestrian qualifications to reach the national stage. Peyton will be competing with his horse, King, a Friesian cross. They have trained extensively together for over five years. Most recently he competed in the United States Dressage Federation Region 4 championships in Lake St. Lou
Autopsy reveals Darius Chappell died by homicide, rhabdomyolysis after K-9 arrest
The autopsy report revealed Chappell's cause of death was rhabdomyolysis — a condition causing muscles to break down, allowing the muscles' proteins and electrolytes into the blood, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — "following pursuit and subdual by law enforcement."
Autopsy: Darius Chappell death ruled “homicide” following Clarksville PD K-9 arrest
What medical condition led to Darius Chappell's homicide ruling?. Which officer was terminated after the K-9 use-of-force incident?. What charges was Darius Chappell facing at the time of his arrest?. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Davidson County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of inmate Darius Chappell a homicide,...
Sprouts Adding 5 More Stores In Tennessee, California, Arizona And Texas
Sprouts Farmers Market is adding five more stores across four states in a one-week span, continuing the specialty grocer’s rapid expansion past the 500-store mark. Two stores opened Friday, Oct. 23: in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 1002 Winn Way, and in Santa Ana, California, at 2311 S. Bristol St. Three more follow Friday, Oct. 30: in Scottsdale, Arizona, at 1490 N. Scottsdale Road; in Tucson, Arizona, at 10015 E. Old Vail Road; and in Waxahachie, Texas, at 150 Bessie Coleman Blvd. Each opening be
Man accused of hitting officer after incident at Houston County bar
A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly making a threat at a bar in Houston County and then assaulting law enforcement.
Wanted in Clarksville: Man sought in North Clarksville burglary
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police are investigating a burglary at a home on Andersonville Drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, at about 3:30 p.m. Surveillance cameras captured images of a suspect, and investigators are asking for the help identifying this individual. Anyone who recognizes the individual, has information related...
Christian Co. Judge Executive talks road work, plans for Ruff Park
Christian County has been home to a lot of road work recently, from construction on West Seventh Street to a massive project on Interstate 24, and the work is set to continue. Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam spoke with WHOP recently saying they’re hopeful that a project will soon begin that will construct a bridge over the CSX tracks on KY 115 that will get the bulk of the commercial traffic of semi-trucks out of the City of Pembroke, hopefully making things safer for that communi
Roadblocks expected on I-169 amid redesign of Exit 11 in Christian County
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Motorists traveling I-169 in Christian County should anticipate periodic rolling roadblocks near the Exit 11 project today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 27. These temporary delays are necessary to allow for the removal of bridge barriers in the project area. There is no...

















