APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary ‘The Prairie Preacher’
CLARKSVILLE, TN − “The Prairie Preacher,” a PBS Appalachia Virginia documentary produced in partnership with the Southeastern Grasslands Institute at Austin Peay State University, recently won an Emmy Award at the 2025 Emmys National Capital Region awards. The 27-minute film features Dr. Dwayne Estes, a botanist who...
Saturday’s downpours add to a year’s worth of rain already measured in western Kentucky
Another round of drenching downpours in parts of western Kentucky only added to what is basically already a year's worth of rain that has fallen across the region. More than four inches of rain in just about an hour on Saturday afternoon left water standing in many places around Hopkinsville and Christian County.
KY 117 designated as the POW/MIA Trail
KY 117 in Christian County will now officially be known as the POW/MIA Trail, following the passage of House Joint Resolution 5 passed earlier this year during the 2025 session of the General Assembly. Representative Myron Dossett of Pembroke made the announcement, saying, “American prisoners of war and their...
Demolition approved for Clarksville’s Sullivan-Gill house
At the request of Clarksville’s Immaculate Conception Church, the Sullivan-Gill House on Franklin Street will be demolished. The approval from the Clarksville Regional Planning Commission came with an appeal following the demolition’s denial earlier this year from the Common Design Review Board. An appeal is required...
Man Charged With Drug Possession During Traffic Stop
A Hopkinsville man was charged with possession of drugs after a traffic stop on North Drive in Hopkinsville Sunday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say they stopped a vehicle driven by 64-year-old Kenneth Morris for careless driving and during the stop, he told the officer he didn’t have his license because an officer...
Proposed homeless shelter in Oak Grove holds open discussion with concerned residents
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – John Carter, founder of the Pursuing Life Center, held a meeting at the Oak Grove Community Center to discuss concerns from citizens about the development in the city. The Pursuing Life Center is a proposed faith-based organization that will provide shelter to homeless...
Country Star John Rich joins fight against TVA methane plant in Cheatham County
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Country music star John Rich has taken on an unexpected new role: activist. Rich is advocating on behalf of Cheatham County residents who are opposing a proposed methane power plant by the Tennessee Valley Authority. He’s been posting videos, conducting interviews, and meeting with...
Blood donations critical before July 4th holiday weekend
CLARKSVILLE, TN − With the Fourth of July approaching and trauma cases expected to rise, Blood Assurance is urging donors to step up now. The week surrounding Independence Day is one of the most challenging times for maintaining a stable blood supply. Donation rates drop as people travel, but the demand for blood...
Man involved in hit and run accident found driving drunk in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A man who was wanted for his involvement in an accident with injuries in Lyon County was located by Hopkinsville Police while driving under the influence. Officers with HPD were advised by the Kentucky State Police to be on the lookout f0r the...
Fort Campbell’s Avaley Moore Wins Midwest Military Youth of the Year’
A student-athlete at Fort Campbell High School will be competing later this summer in a national competition that recognizes outstanding youth connected to the military through their parents’ service to their country. Avaley Moore just won the Midwest Military Youth of the Year competition and now moves on to...
