1/22/26: Clear Sky at 43°F; Severe Winter Storm Warning Ahead
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter inch. * WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN…From midnight Friday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS…Expect power outages and tree damage due...
Montgomery County, TN – Traffic Alert: Hwy 48 Closed Near Freeman Rd After Crash
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Montgomery County, TN – A section of Highway 48 near Freeman Road is currently shut down following a traffic crash Wednesday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say...
Local Tree Board to give away several trees
Love a Tree Week is coming up, Feb. 9-15, and the City of Clarksville Tree Board is celebrating all week long by sharing tree admiration stories from around the community on its Facebook page. The board will also be giving away 14 large, beautiful Redbud or Dogwood trees, ranging from...
Todd County man arrested on drug trafficking, fentanyl possession charges
GUTHRIE, Ky. – A Todd County man is behind bars after authorities say they located items consistent with drug trafficking. According to a uniform citation, the Guthrie Police Department was patrolling Thursday just before 2 a.m. when it observed a parked truck with two occupants. Authorities say both occupants...
Development boom in Oak Grove leads to future traffic concerns for Walter Garrett Lane
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Talks regarding expanding a portion of Walter Garrett Lane were initiated during the Jan. 20 Oak Grove City Council meeting. An influx in traffic is anticipated near this intersection by Highway 115 due to upcoming business developments in the area. “We need to...
Local grand jury issues indictments for endangerment, burglary crimes
A Christian County Grand Jury issued indictments for wanton endangerment, burglary and fleeing crimes last week. Thirty-three-year-old Destiny Ulmer of Hopkinsville was indicted with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment after a search of her home reportedly revealed that her children were living in filthy...
Atmos Energy provides safety, energy conservation tips for upcoming cold snap
As Winter Storm Fern is on its way to the region, Atmos Energy is sharing some safety and energy conservation tips. Atmos Energy is a natural gas distribution corporation based in Dallas, Texas with multiple locations in Western Kentucky including Hopkinsville. The National Weather Service in Paducah issued a winter...
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart and Howell Allen Clinic open new Clarksville location
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Following the recent announcement of plans for a future full-service hospital and health campus in Clarksville, Ascension Saint Thomas strengthens its long-term commitment to the community with the opening of a new Ascension Saint Thomas Heart and Howell Allen Clinic location. Ascension Saint Thomas...
See Middle Tennessee county-by-county forecasts before winter storm
Precise forecasts for the upcoming winter storm are uncertain as of Jan. 22, but experts still predict significant impact across Middle Tennessee. "Despite uncertainty still regarding precipitation type, we are still confident that significant impacts will be felt this weekend," the National Weather Service in...
MISSING: Christian County Woman Last Seen in Nortonville; KSP Seeking Public’s Help
MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police Post 2 is requesting the public's assistance in locating a Christian County woman who has been missing for over a week. Emerald "Emmy" Raeann Forgette, age 39, was last seen during the early morning hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026. According to investigators,...
