Authorities arrest suspect after pursuit across Christian, Hopkins counties
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities in Christian and Hopkins counties were involved in a pursuit Tuesday afternoon. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a pursuit southbound on I-169 that began in Madisonville. CCSO says the suspected vehicle “ran off the road several times, avoidin
Flock-style cameras in place for years in Clarksville: ‘It’s helped bring people to justice’
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The use of Flock cameras has been under fire nationally in recent months, including the Knox County Commission on Aug. 31 voting unanimously to remove the advanced license plate reading (LPR) technology from their county due to privacy concerns. However, this camera technology is...
Hopkinsville Police Chief Newby announces resignation
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Hopkinsville Police Chief Jason Newby has announced that he is resigning from his position and will serve his last day on Oct. 11. During a Facebook Live on Sept. 15, Newby confirmed this news and addressed rumors that he was being forced out or fired. He said, “I received a go
CASA Purchases Spring St. Building; Names It, “The Brigham Center”
Friday, August 28, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Highland Rim – Stewart County, officially took possession of the 1225 Spring Street location and announced the building will be named, “The Brigham Center for Children, Youth and Families.”. CASA is a nonprofit organization that trains and appoints...
Heat Advisory issued for Clarksville, with heat indexes up to 108 coming
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With highs in the upper 90s and heat index values reaching as high as 108, a Heat Advisory has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties this week. The advisory from the National Weather Service is in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday to 8...
Stewart County School bus involved in crash
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Stewart County school bus was involved in a school bus shortly after leaving school grounds on Monday afternoon. No students were hurt and all students were checked by emergency medical personnel and were “safely delivered home or picked up by a parent or guardian.”
Man shot by Clarksville police officers has died
A man shot by Clarksville Police officers Monday has died, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed. David McRae, 33, was shot in the driveway of a home in the 100 block of Fairview Lane shortly before 11 a.m. Sept. 14. A woman reported that her adult son was outside with...
Work week weather: Heat Advisory coming up as temperatures continue to rise in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – After a mild Monday, temperatures will climb back up on Tuesday as heat index values may reach 105. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hot, sunny weather will persist through the end...
Local efforts aim to mark Todd County Training School’s place in history
A southern Kentucky county is seeking state recognition for the site of a school that educated Black students during segregation. Generations of Black students walked the halls of Todd County Training School before its closure in 1963. Lines of school buses now sit in storage at the former site. Now,...
Clarksville framer brings military stories to life
Silvi Mize, owner of Need Something Framed & More, works from a studio in her Clarksville home, framing mementos, certificates, badges and patches primarily for the military community. Each frame is a detailed reflection, including embroidered logos, a unit’s colors and guidons, all placed artistically and with quality
