Wanted in Clarksville: Police say couple broke into vehicles, stole credit card
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Several vehicles were broken into near Exit 4 overnight on Aug. 24, and Clarksville Police have released images of a couple they believe are responsible. Police are investigating vehicle burglaries that occurred late on Aug. 24 or in the early morning of Aug 25,...
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges In Hopkinsville
A traffic stop for a problem with a license plate light on West 7th Street led to drug charges Monday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they stopped a vehicle driven by 27-year-old William Petrin, and during the stop, the odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. After a search, Police...
Third person charged in deadly shootout behind Clarksville restaurant
A third person was charged with evidence tampering nearly two weeks after a shootout behind a Japanese restaurant in Clarksville that left two people dead.
Scout completes prayer trail at Real Life Sango to earn Eagle rank
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Gabriel Talbert of Scout Troop 503 completed a prayer trail for Real Life Sango’s new campus. Last fall Real Life Sango began preparing to move into their new building that was to be completed in December. After consulting with church leadership, Gabriel settled on creating a prayer trail for both...
High-speed chase in Kingston Springs ends in crash, arrest
An out-of-date license plate led to a court date for one Memphis man. According to an arrest report from the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy noticed a black Chevrolet Malibu sedan with an expired tag parked at the Thornton’s gas station on Luyben Hills Road in Kingston Springs on Aug. 13.
Clarksville Councilman Wanda Smith Completes Leadership Program at NCEL to Enhance Public Service Skills
Ward 6 Councilman Wanda Smith recently marked the completion of a leadership program aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials. The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership's (NCEL) Local Government Leadership Program, housed in Franklin, TN, provides a platform for elected and senior-level government...
Human leg found in Springfield Creek identified
DNA testing confirms human remains found in Springfield creek belong to Joseph Frank Benton Sr., 68, who was on county's most-wanted list.
Human leg discovery reignites search for Tennessee mother and daughter missing since 2004
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A chilling discovery in Robertson County is breathing new life into a nearly 20-year-old cold case. Investigators say a human leg found in Sulphur Fork Creek in Springfield on July 4, 2025, has been identified through DNA testing as belonging to 68-year-old Joseph Frank Benton, Sr.
Two Additional Homicide Suspects Charged in July Murder
August 26, 2025 – Two additional homicide suspects were arrested yesterday by TITANS Unit detectives for the July 26 fatal shooting of Tyquan Jackson, 26, on the I-40 entrance ramp from Old Hickory Boulevard. The investigation showed that Jackson was a patron at The End Zone restaurant and bar...
Christian County Literacy Council Encourages Reading Beyond the Classroom
Reading is one of the most important skills for a child’s future, but educators say it’s just as vital to encourage students to see it as something enjoyable beyond the classroom. The Christian County Literacy Council is working to make that happen by connecting community members directly with students.
