Country Star John Rich joins fight against TVA methane plant in Cheatham County
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Country music star John Rich has taken on an unexpected new role: activist. Rich is advocating on behalf of Cheatham County residents who are opposing a proposed methane power plant by the Tennessee Valley Authority. He’s been posting videos, conducting interviews, and meeting with...
Construction to close Gate 6 on Fort Campbell, Gate 4 to reopen
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Road construction on Fort Campbell will impact traffic coming into the base for multiple days, and Gate 4 is set to be reopened. According to a statement from Fort Campbell, Gate 6 will be closed beginning on July 7 due to road repairs. The gate is expected to reopen on July...
City notes parking, transit information for Independence Day Celebration
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3 at Liberty Park. The free rain or shine event will include a live concert, activities, food trucks, local beers from Strawberry Alley Ale Works, and a fireworks show. The City of...
Two Clarksville Police officers graduate from police academy
On June 20, two officers from the Clarksville Police Department, Jonathon Heath and Samuel Furgal, graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA). Officer Jonathon Heath earned the Tactical Driving Award, a recognition of his outstanding performance in critical driving techniques. They will now...
Hopkinsville Man Charged With Meth Possession
A Hopkinsville man was charged with possession of drugs after he was reportedly found rolling around in grass on Jan Drive Thursday night. Hopkinsville Police say 51-year-old Edmund Cunningham was found rolling around in the grass, with slurred speech and a blue tongue. Police say he was unsteady on his...
The Dutch Oven restaurant opens in Crofton with homestyle buffet
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Crofton’s newest restaurant The Dutch Oven has opened, offering the community a made from scratch Amish style buffet that features simple, homestyle cuisine. Owner Alvin Jantzi welcomed the public into the restaurant on June 27 after months of renovations at their Main...
APSU professor coauthors groundbreaking study on childhood lead exposure’s long-term effects
CLARKSVILLE, TN − A new study recently published in Explorations in Economic History suggests that early-life exposure to lead in drinking water is associated with a reduced longevity in men by approximately 9.6 months in cities with the most significant exposure. Coauthors Dr. Jason Fletcher, professor at the...
Middle Tennessee Weather: 90° Heat and Dry Skies Expected Through Sunday, Rain Chances Rise...
Nashville, Tennessee – Middle Tennessee will enjoy a stretch of dry, sunny weather through the weekend as high pressure settles in and temperatures climb into the 90s by the Fourth of July. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, lingering showers will clear out Tuesday night with only...
‘This is an exciting, landmark moment’: Clarksville breaks ground on Red River Pedestrian Bridge...
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville held a groundbreaking ceremony of the Red River Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate the long-anticipated project, which looks to create a connection across the Red River and link several miles of Clarksville’s greenway trails. Once complete, the...
KSP Post 2 to conduct latest round of traffic safety checkpoints
Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville says the checkpoints will happen in seven counties including Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Webster.
