How much does it cost to buy a house in Clarksville in 2026?
How much does it cost to buy a house in Clarksville in 2026?. Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market.
Head-on collision on Witty Lane results in injuries
A head-on collision on Witty Lane resulted in multiple people being transported to Jennie Stuart Medical Center for injuries Wednesday afternoon. According to a report from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Destiny Fields of Hopkinsville was traveling north on Witty Lane when she entered the opposite lane while...
Restoring Clarksville Initiative tackles 4 residential, 4 commercial demolitions
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Restoring Clarksville Initiative (RCI) has made progress in recent months, with four residential demolitions, adding to two earlier commercial demolitions. RCI was created by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, and is being led by Deanna McLaughlin, chairman and former Ward 2 City...
At least 1 reported dead in crash involving train near Springfield, TN
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - First responding agencies are investigating a reported fatal crash involving a train in Springfield on Monday afternoon. Smokey Barn News (SBN) reports that a train struck a vehicle along Kinneys School Road. The train has been stopped and is expected to block multiple crossings in the...
Fort Campbell Unveils $13.6 Million Renovation Of Child Development Center
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has completed a $13.6 million renovation of Child Development Center 30-71 at Fort Campbell, delivering a modernized facility designed to better serve military families. Construction on the project began in May 2024 and wrapped up in December, according to...
Levi Peterson Jr., trailblazing Christian County educator, dies at 91
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Community figure and retired educator Levi Peterson Jr. died at the age of 91 died on Feb. 21. In a statement, Christian County Public Schools described him as a trailblazer, educator, and leader. His inspiring legacy in Hopkinsville began when he dropped out...
Tennessee Man Charged With Indecent Exposure In Hopkinsville
A Madison, Tennessee, man was charged with indecent exposure Monday after an investigation into several incidents in Kentucky and Tennessee. Hopkinsville Police say they arrested 36-year-old Lamarcus Johnson after an investigation into an incident where he exposed himself to multiple women at several businesses in...
Clean-up efforts continue at site of Todd County train derailment
If you’ve traveled down Highway 41 from Pembroke heading towards Trenton lately, then you’ve undoubtedly seen the remnants of the train that derailed at the end of 2025, and last week, agencies held a meeting to discuss the event and where they are now. Ash Groves is the...
HPD investigates reports of inappropriate AI images distributed by juveniles
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating reports involving juveniles and the illegal use of artificial intelligence. On Feb. 18, officers received reports that inappropriate AI-generated images were generated and in circulation among students in Christian County,...
Three Men Charged With Manhattan Motel Burglary
Three men were charged with burglary at the Manhattan Motel on South Main Street in Hopkinsville on Friday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say they received a call of three people breaking into an apartment and located 62-year-old Florentino Brown, 42-year-old McKinley West, and 49-year-old James Heft. The...
