$10 million awarded to restore Tennessee grasslands
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Austin Peay State University just secured a record $10 million grant to restore grasslands across Middle Tennessee over the next half-decade. Although you probably see plenty of open land while driving across the Volunteer State, Dr. Dwayne Estes explained it’s not what Tennessee used to have.
West Precinct Officers Quickly Arrest Burglary Suspect
Quick response by West Precinct officers Sunday night led to the arrest of Jose J. Abarca, 30, on several burglary related charges after he left the scene of a car crash in a stolen Ford Fusion and then attempted to break into multiple homes and vehicles on 33rd Avenue North before he was apprehended.
Significant drug bust in South Nashville helps put ‘dent’ in trade, officials say
A recent drug bust in South Nashville has helped take pounds of drugs off the street, officials said.
Miller and Colonels Close Christian County Wrestling Chapter at State
Dane Miller will have the distinction of being the final state medalist for the Christian County wrestling program. The Colonel senior took eighth place in the 144-pound class at the KHSAA State Wrestling Championship on Friday in Lexington. Miller faced Andrew Pomeroy of Male, who was eighth at 138 last...
City of Clarksville to give away free tree seedlings on March 6
The City of Clarksville Forestry Division and Clarksville Tree Board are teaming up once again for their annual Tree Seedling Giveaway. This year’s giveaway will be held on March 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive. How it works:. This will be a drive-thru...
New Montgomery Co. adult probation director named
Montgomery County Government has appointed a new Director of Adult Probation. CaSandra Garrett-Dail was appointed as the new director for Montgomery County's Adult Probation, bringing 30 years of experience in adult probation and community supervision to the role. The announcement was made by Montgomery County...
Woman missing from near Nortonville for over 6 weeks
Kentucky State Police is continuing its search for a missing Christian County woman not seen in over six weeks. Emerald “Emmy” Raeann Forgette, 39, was last seen during the early morning hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026, near Hopkinsville Road in Nortonville, about 72 miles southwest of Leitchfield.
Public input needed for Dunbar Cave State Park grant
Dunbar Cave State Park will hold two public meetings in March – one virtual and one in-person – seeking input from the public before the park applies for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The virtual meeting will be March 5 at 1 p.m., the in-person...
Highway headache: 3 long-term road projects start on I-24 next week
Beginning next week, drivers on I-24 in western Kentucky will have to contend with three major long-term road projects. Of course the biggest is Phase 2 of the Ohio River bridge rehab that resumes on Monday. Lane restrictions will return, and eventually both eastbound lanes of the bridge will be closed. Two-way...
Black History Month: Michael Andrews On Food, Farming And Fellowship
Business leader Michael Andrews wears many hats in the Todd County community. Originally from Todd County, Andrews was born and raised on a family farm in the Guthrie area. Growing up, he was always around farming and cooking, which he has taken into his adult life as well. Andrews worked...
