City to host ‘The Last Train to Clarksville’ with local historian
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After 50 years of research, one local historian is inviting the community to hear the longstanding history of trains in one area of Montgomery County. This local historian turned a childhood hobby into a lifelong pursuit, and he’s inviting the entire Clarksville community to hear the story...
1 child, 2 adults severely injured in multi-vehicle accident in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Just after midnight on Aug. 30, Hopkinsville Fire/EMS responded to a three-vehicle accident in the area of Highway 68 and Gracey-Sinking Fork Road that left four people hospitalized. According to EMS, four patients were found on the scene, and an adult woman had...
UPDATE: Interstate 24 slow through Clarksville after crash
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A crash has Interstate 24 eastbound traffic backed up in Clarksville. At 3:50 p.m., traffic was at a standstill from the wreck site at about mile marker 9 past Exit 8 to mile marker 6. Traffic was slow almost to Exit 4. This article...
Clarksville man charged with indecent exposure
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 7:18 p.m., the Clarksville Police Department responded to 498 Warfield Blvd. regarding an indecent exposure complaint. The investigation revealed that a black male exposed himself to a woman and her one-year-old child in the toy aisle of a local Dollar Tree. The victim was able...
2 wanted individuals arrested after traffic stop in TN
GREENBRIER, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two people wanted in multiple Midstate counties were arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs in Greenbrier, according to Smokey Barn News. Greenbrier Police Department Chief Joseph Chelini told SBN officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an expired...
Major development, new retailer and restaurants planned for Clarksville
The Clarksville City Council is considering a rezoning case that could result in a major mixed-use development on about 200 acres of land located behind Governor’s Square Mall. The development would reportedly bring in an unnamed retail big box store and restaurants not yet located in Montgomery County. The...
4 Injured, Three Severely Injured In US 68 Crash
A wreck on US 68 in Christian County sent four people to the hospital three with severe injuries Friday night. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say two cars collided in Trigg County then one of the cars accelerated going eastbound in the westbound lanes hitting a van and an SUV head-on before coming to a stop.
Hopkinsville Fire Department Lieutenant wins national award for humor
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - Lieutenant Nathan Stewart of the Hopkinsville Fire Department has been honored by the National Information Officers Association (NIOA) with the “Best Use of Humor Award” for his creative video featuring members of Battalion 1. The award comes after more than 100 submissions, putting...
Convicted Felon Charged With Possession Of A Handgun
A Nashville man was charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon during a traffic stop on Pembroke Oak Grove Road Thursday night. Oak Grove Police say they stopped a vehicle for having a headlight out and noticed a gun somewhat concealed by a bag in the backseat next to 53-year-old Jeffery Albea.
Clarksville committee recommends study comparing firefighter compensation
According to the Clarksville Fire Fighters Association, many firefighters in Clarksville take on a second job to help make ends meet. The starting pay is just under $44,000.