’90s-themed Independence Day celebration, fireworks planned for City of Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville is planning to celebrate Independence Day this year with a 90s-inspired celebration at Liberty Park, complete with live music, food trucks, games and one of the most anticipated fireworks shows of the year. Clarksville Parks & Recreation’s annual event will...
Man Charged With Assaulting Deputy
A Hopkinsville man was charged with assaulting a deputy after a report of him blocking a road near Cave Street Friday morning. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they were called for 66-year-old Anthony Tucker, who was blocking the road with a fence after being given notice to remove it by the Kentucky Highway...
Clarksville preserves its train history
The City of Clarksville is preserving train history as evidenced with the recent renovations to the L&N Train Station, located at 189 S 10th Street in Clarksville, next to Dixon Park. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, June 16, for the renovations of the station believed to...
Man Charged With Drug Possession During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on North Main Street in Hopkinsville led to drug charges for a Hopkinsville man Saturday night. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they stopped a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Vernan Mathis for his license plate not being illuminated and obstructed. During the stop, he was reportedly found...
City regulations for using fireworks, July Fourth events around Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – With Independence Day quickly approaching and red and white striped tents popping up across the county, fireworks will ring out through Hopkinsville and Christian County leading up to the big day. There are a few events planned where the public is invited to July Fourth...
Oak Grove Man Charged After Pursuit With Law Enforcement
A traffic stop for speeding led to a pursuit on Interstate 24 in Christian County on Friday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say they attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Marsean Wardell for going 33 mph over the speed limit, and he fled before coming to a stop at the Pembroke Oak Grove...
Heat Advisory for Middle Tennesse extended to Friday evening, with highs in mid-90s
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With daily afternoon temperatures expected at 95 or higher all week, and heat indexes of 105 today and Tuesday, the National Weather Service has extended its Heat Advisory for all of Middle Tennessee through Friday at 7 p.m. “The first major heat wave of...
Deadly tractor-trailer crash shuts down highway in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - One person has died after a tractor-trailer crashed on Pennyrile Parkway in Hopkinsville, according to the Hopkinsville Fire Department. HFD responded to the crash near mile marker 16 just after 8:30 a.m. on Monday. HFD said when they arrived on the scene, they found a man...
Gilliam Clears Rumors Surrounding Oak Grove Buc-ee’s
Christian County Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam has cleared the air more on the upcoming Buc-ee’s Oak Grove location. Christian County will, in fact, be home to Buc-ee’s third Kentucky location. Judge Gilliam confirmed Monday morning that widespread rumors, both around town and online, suggesting the project was off,...
Chick-fil-A ‘Triple A’ – Fort Campbell’s Mateo Cerritos Gatto
When Mateo Cerritos Gatto graduated from Fort Campbell High School last month, a lot of people knew he was one of the most decorated athletes at the school in this quarter-century. But those who know him and taught him will remember him for his character and the continual work he...