Lebanon Police Utilize SafeNet to Apprehend Fugitive with Warrants in Cheatham and Williamson Counties
In a routine monitoring that showcased the effectiveness of SafeNet, the Lebanon Police Department was altered to a vehicle linked to a man with a slate of active warrants spanning multiple counties. In an operation that underscores the utility of digital tools in law enforcement's repertoire, the officers succeeded...
Man punches, breaks windshield of HPD patrol car while standing on hood
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A Hopkinsville man suspected of being under the influence of drugs did significant damage to a patrol car Monday evening and is facing a few criminal charges. On Jan. 5 around 6:30 p.m., officers with the Hopkinsville Police Department were dispatched to Florence...
Mayors reflect on success, opportunity during annual power breakfast
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden took time during the annual Mayors Power Breakfast Jan. 6 to reflect on successes within their governments and plans that lie ahead in 2026. The annual breakfast, held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, was attended by hundreds of community...
Police searching for missing 15-year-old in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway teen who has been reported missing. Police said 15-year-old Demari Haley was officially reported missing on Jan. 1. According to authorities, Haley’s mother told police he was last seen on Nov. 12, 2025, at their...
Darnall named 2025-26 KMEA High School Teacher of the Year
The wins just don’t stop coming for Christian County Public Schools Director of Fine Arts Anthony Darnall, as he has now been named the 2025-26 Kentucky Music Educators Association State High School Teacher of the Year. After Darnall and the band students of Christian County High School brought home...
Big Changes Ahead for Christian County Schools as Second Semester Begins
Christian County Public Schools are beginning the second semester following the winter break, and district leaders say they’re looking ahead to a busy and important stretch. Superintendent Chris Bentzel says the district is starting the semester on solid footing. Bentzel noted that, unlike recent years, winter...
Kentucky man suffers severe burns after trash fire gets out of control
TODD COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) - A man in Todd County, Kentucky, was flown to a Tennessee hospital Sunday afternoon after suffering severe burns, according to WEKT Radio. Clifty Volunteer Fire Department crews were dispatched to the 17000 block of Greenville Road on Sunday for reports of a fire. Clifty firefighters...
Christian Co. Sheriff’s Office Investigating Hunting Accident That Claimed Life Of Student
Dawson Springs, Ky.–The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Dawson Springs 17-year-old who was fatally injured in a hunting accident near Crofton. Aden McKinney, a junior at Dawson Springs High School, was killed when a firearm accidentally discharged. The incident happened Friday,...
Kentucky–Tennessee Weather Alert: Below-Normal Precipitation Signals Limit Rain and Snow Jan. 10–14
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – A quieter and drier winter pattern is expected across Kentucky and Tennessee during the January 10–14 period, keeping rain and snow chances limited and reducing the risk for impactful...
AUDIO – WEKT Year-In-Review 2025 Top News Stories – Part One
Top WEKT News Stories of the First Quarter (January to March) of 2025, sponsored by the City of Elkton, Todd County Public Library, Modern Woodmen – Kathy J. Morgan, Southern Homes Realty, and Todd County Public Schools:. During its first 2025 meeting, the Elkton City Council welcomed new council...
