Longtime Austin Peay staffer, former softball coach Chris Austin dies
Former Austin Peay softball coach and longtime sports information staffer Chris “Sarge” Austin has died. Austin led the Governors’ softball program from 1992-98 and was the winningest coach in program history at 134 wins before current coach Kassie Stanfill surpassed him in 2024. Austin graduated from Clarksville...
Man taken to hospital after car crashes into ditch
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - At 3:25 a.m. on Thursday September 10, deputies were called to the 11000 block of Madisonville Road for a crash. A car was traveling southbound when the driver fell asleep, causing the vehicle to run off the road and hit a ditch. The driver was...
This weekend in Clarksville: a tribute to KPOP Demon Hunters, library story time, arts...
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Are you and your family looking for fun things to do this weekend in Clarksville? Check out a tribute to the KPOP Demon Hunters on Friday at F&M Bank Arena and join in on the return of the Govs Creative Arts Festival. Here are your top picks.
Everwild Preschool plans day of fun for grand opening in Clarksville
Curious about Everwild Preschool and looking for a little family fun? Join Everwild Preschool for their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the whole family out to enjoy a day filled with nature‑based activities, food trucks, face painting, and plenty of hands‑on fun for children
Armed passenger, wanted driver found during Mt. Juliet traffic stop, police say
A traffic stop for speeding and a seatbelt violation in Mt. Juliet Thursday led to the discovery of a passenger with a stolen weapon and suspected drugs, as well as a driver wanted out of another county, according to law enforcement.
UPDATE: Roadway reopened after wreck with injuries on Memorial Drive at Haynes Street
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A wreck with minor injuries on Memorial Drive at Haynes Street has completely shut down the roadway. Clarksville Police responded to a crash that happened around 4:37 p.m. Motorists are strongly advised to seek alternate routes until the roadway is cleared, said CPD spokesperson Scot
Clarksville remains measles free amid confirmed reports in Kentucky, Tennessee
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Tennessee has reported six measles cases so far this year, and Kentucky has confirmed 44, but local health officials say there are no confirmed measles cases in Clarksville-Montgomery County as of Sept. 9. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, three of the state’s...
Crofton overnight accident leaves driver with severe injuries
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On Sept. 10 at 3:25 a.m. deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 11000 block of Madisonville Road in Crofton in response to a crash. According to CCSO Public Information Officer John Godsey, the car was traveling...
Crash reported on I-24 in Christian County. What we know so far
CHRISTIAN CO., Ky. (WBKO) - A traffic alert for drivers in Christian County. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office around 4:30 p.m., deputies said that traffic may be stopped or slow at times on Interstate 24 at the 87-mile marker westbound because of a crash. Drivers should expect...
Tennessee parole board denies Dickson County killer’s parole request
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Board of Parole has denied parole to James Spann, who was convicted in the killing of 17-year-old Karie Newberry. The Board’s final decision followed Spann’s Sept. 1 parole hearing at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex. The Board said it declined parole because of the seriousnes

















