Heat index hits 105 in Clarksville, Extreme Heat Warning in effect
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With temperatures and humidity baking Middle Tennessee this week, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Thursday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with heat index values up to 112, the NWS said. Monday’s high reached just under 94...
Mayor and City Administrator Respond to Honholt Lawsuit
The Standard reported last week on the official response from Dover City Attorney Olivia Wann to the lawsuit brought by former Dover Police Chief, Dennis Honholt, against the Town of Dover, City Manager Charles Parks, Sr., Mayor Lesa Fitzhugh and Wann. Attorney’s for Honholt are Music City Law, out of Nashville. The sa
City Council rejects budget for 4th time, disapproves $10 million for 3 road projects
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City Council rejected the next fiscal year budget Monday night – for the fourth time – with a proposed property tax rate of $1.03. Monday’s special session meeting comes after the City Council previously rejected the first reading of the budget...
Multi-State Crime Started In Dover; Teens Arrested
The Standard received an email from Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Coordinator Paulette Redman last month about a 17-year-old arrested for a crime spree that started in Stewart County and ended in Arkansas. Redman stated, “The male subject stole a truck from a residence in the city of Dover, but it was not reported f
Man Charged With Assaulting His Girlfriend In Crofton
A Crofton man was charged with assaulting his girlfriend during an argument on McBride Lane Monday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say 44-year-old Randy Woods and his girlfriend got into an argument over her not letting him drive due to him drinking, and he struck her in the face, then choked her.
Stewart Co. Drone Helps With Henry Co. Barricaded Suspect
On Saturday, June 27th, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Stewart County Sheriff’s Special Response Team with a barricaded suspect. The suspect had been involved in a domestic situation and fired shots from the house before barricading himself in the house. Stewart County Lt. MacDonald...
A Story That Comes Right Out Of the Air! – Air Evac Grandfather Meets...
A Story That Comes Right Out Of the Air! – Air Evac Grandfather Meets Newborn Great-Grandson. SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: Smokey Barn News) – On June 9, Aubree welcomed Kaysen Wimberly, who was born weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches. He entered the world surrounded by family ready to meet him, including hi
Cumberland Winds Concert Band celebrates Independence Day with ‘Road to 250’ concert
Musical Director Mike Ritter and the Cumberland Winds Concert Band presented a stunning performance at an overflowing Grace Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon, “The Road to 250 – A Concert of American Music.”. Described in the program as “A musical journey through America’s two-hundred and fifty year history. This...
SWK EDC Outlines Strong Start To Five-Year Plan
In its most recent five-year plan, running from 2025 until 2030, officials from the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council had a set of goals they wanted to meet over those 60 months. The “Big Four,” as they have been termed, were:. + the creation of 2,500 new...
WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Hopkinsville, heat index to reach 110
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. on June 29 through July 3 in Hopkinsville and Christian County. Dangerously hot conditions with are expected with the heat index expected to rise to the triple digits. The National Weather Service in...

















