Dry Conditions Trigger Fire Risk Warning in Robertson County
ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): Firefighters have already responded to several brush and grass fires across the county today, as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of rapidly spreading fires. The Robertson County Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to limit or postpone outdoor burning at this time.
CHA to review Development Corporation’s board amid questions, with 2 members resigning
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – During the last Clarksville Housing Authority meeting, there were a number of unanswered questions about CHA’s Development Corporation. Now, the composition of the Development Corporation Board of Directors is under review with two members resigning. At the end of March, the vice chairman...
Department of War eliminates school superintendent positions to reduce ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Under recent new leadership, the Department of War Education Activity is eliminating specific administrative positions that will impact 161 schools across the world including Fort Campbell. “DoWEA is reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and eliminating certain administrative positions, including community superintendents and related support...
Runaway Teen Sought in Clarksville; Police Ask for Public’s Help
The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old who left her home earlier this week. Clarksville Police say Kambria Higgins was last seen by her foster mother on Monday at a residence on Lafayette Road in Clarksville. Authorities say she left the home without notice, and it is currently unknown what clothing she was wearing...
TN sheriff’s office investigating after several goats found dead
COOPERTOWN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after several goats were found dead in the Coopertown area, according to Smokey Barn News. SBN reports nine goats were found dead on Hood’s Branch Road. The sheriff’s office told SBN that it appears the goats were...
Crash Involving Two Tractor-Trailers Shuts Down Interstate 24
A wreck on Interstate 24 in Oak Grove blocked the eastbound lanes on Friday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say that at 5 pm, an eastbound tractor-trailer collided with the back of another tractor-trailer driven by Rodriguez Lamothe. Hopkinsville Fire Department Spokesman Captain Payton Rogers says the driver of...
Springfield man charged after allegedly firing a gun from back porch at neighbor
Christopher Paredes, 43, is accused of firing a gun at a neighbor from his porch before surrendering. He now faces a federal felon-in-possession charge.
Fort Campbell Private Gets 10 Years For Rape Conviction
A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Campbell has been convicted of multiple violent offenses, including rape and sexual assault, following a court-martial that concluded April 1. Private Rudy Zarazua-Serafin, 21, an infantryman assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), was found...
Dickson County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss Of Captain Trevor Daniel
A longtime law enforcement leader in Dickson County has passed away after a years-long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication. The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of Criminal Investigations Division Captain Trevor Daniel, who had been battling glioblastomas for nearly four years.
Clarksville Fire Rescue Dive Team training at Billy Dunlop Park
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Clarksville Fire Rescue’s Dive Team will be conducting scheduled training at Billy Dunlop Park on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10. During this time, residents and visitors may see an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel in and around the park. This activity is part of routine training, and there is no cause for concern. The public is encouraged to...
