Ashland City Police Department asking public for help with string of pre-Christmas car burglaries
One neighborhood in Ashland City has fallen victim to a rash of car burglaries over the last month, and the Ashland City Police Department (ACPD) is seeking citizens’ help in solving the crimes. According to investigative reports obtained from the ACPD, several car burglaries occurred on Arbor Loop, located...
Francis files to run for Hopkinsville Mayor as several others also file to seek...
It’s shaping up to be a crowded primary ballot in May of 2026 for Hopkinsville Mayor, as Natasha Sophia-Francis has filed her paperwork to seek the city’s top seat. Francis is a familiar name to the City of Hopkinsville, having served as the city councilmember for Ward 1 from 2022 to 2024, and then running in the...
The Grinch Caught In ‘ACME’ Sticky Boards
Dover, Tenn.–Using large ‘ACME’ sticky boards, the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office caught The Grinch just in time for Christmas. Cpl. Josh Miller and Deputy Ryan Griffin had reports of The Grinch lurking around an area last night. The deputies purchased several large ACME sticky boards and placed them at different...
Winners announced for Hopkinsville Holiday Decorating Contest
Just in time for Christmas, the Hopkinsville Beautification Commission has announced the winners of the annual Holiday Decorations Contest. A residence from each city ward in Hopkinsville was selected as the ‘best decorated’ in a field of shining competition, and starting in Ward 1, the winners were Ray and Patricia...
Cheatham Chamber wraps up 2025 luncheons with Gov. Bill Lee visit
The Cheatham Chamber knows how to wrap up a successful year promoting local businesses, and that’s just what they did at their monthly lunch hosted by Hangar 13 Distillery on December 16. The highlight of the luncheon was special guests Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria. Their...
Ice carving and movie night returns to Downtown Commons | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Despite warmer temperatures and light rain, Downtown Commons hosted its annual ice sculpting demonstration alongside a showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Joshua Perry, who owns Burgasm Urban Eats, has a long history with ice sculpting, crafting this year’s tree in a...
Dover Police Searching For Real Life Grinch Who Destroyed City Decorations
According to Town of Dover Fire Captain and Police Officer Jonathan Crockarell, at approximately 9am, December 8, a black Nissan Armada turned off Spring Street onto Hwy. 79 heading east. The driver immediately left the roadway and drove through the Town of Dover’s Christmas decorations in front of K&S Cafe.
Follow Up On History of W.T. Thomas School In Cumberland City
The Standard reported on some of the history of the W.T. Thomas School in Cumberland City which is being torn down. We accidentally put in last week’s story, “The Cumberland City Academy was founded in 1983 and opened for school.” It was 1893 when the school was founded. It was destroyed by fire and reopened as W.T....
Lee visits Springfield on statewide tour
As part of a continued tour across the state, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Robertson County last week, where he met with local leaders and visited a number of local businesses. Since July, the governor has made his way through Tennessee’s 95 counties on his year-long “America...
Christian County to prioritize securing funding for golf course, roads, industrial developments
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County is looking ahead, creating a list of upgrades and renovation projects that the fiscal court is prioritizing moving forward. This includes accommodating for new growth in Oak Grove, inviting in more industries, upgrading the county golf course, and renovating...

















