News in Clarksville: Icy roads, homeless center ‘paused,’ Insomnia Cookies and other top stories...
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the ice left behind by the winter storm, a pause on homeless center plans and the arrival of Insomnia Cookies. Driveways, parking lots still coated in ice in Clarksville: Temperatures...
Fiscal Court Addresses Call Center Backup
Following several prior conversations with the E-911 Board, Christian County Fiscal Court and its magistrates Thursday afternoon unanimously approved for the reimbursement of an off-site E-911 and ECC Backup Call Center — shoring up another fail-safe in the community. Magistrate Phillip Peterson said E-911 funds...
Montgomery County Offices Close Due to Severe Winter Conditions, Online Services Remain Available
In a decision prompted by the chill wrath of winter, Montgomery County has announced a shutdown of government offices for today. The closure comes as a response to the ongoing winter weather conditions that have blanketed the area, presenting hazardous conditions, including lingering ice and general unsafety for...
CMCSS schools closed Monday, facing historic challenge of packed ‘lasagna’ ice
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After being closed all of last week, Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will remain closed on Monday, according to Saturday announcement. As CMCSS leadership awaits approval from the Commissioner of Education for a waiver due to exhausted stockpile days, CMCSS must implement the...
Compassion in the Storm, When Kindness Takes the Wheel
Compassion in the Storm, When Kindness Takes the Wheel. ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – During one of the most severe storms Robertson County has faced in decades, we’ve heard stories of neighbors helping neighbors, along with EMS, law enforcement, and fire departments going well beyond the call of...
Insomnia Cookies offers sweet bites in historic spot on First Street | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Insomnia Cookies has been operating in Clarksville for a few weeks now, but on Saturday, Feb. 7, they will hold a grand opening to celebrate their historic downtown location, at 119 N. First St. While the grand opening was originally set for Jan. 31,...
Checking On Loved Ones Is Important During Extreme Weather Conditions
Authorities remind everyone to check on friends and family members after a woman was found outside her home deceased on Friday night. Christian County Assistant Coroner Christy Adams says they have had a few calls of people found deceased, with one woman who is in her 60’s found outside the home frozen, along with...
KYTC, Fiscal Court Bring Transparency To Christian County Road Situation
In a show of transparency and forthrightness, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 Chief Engineer Deneatra Henderson spent more than 40 minutes during Thursday afternoon’s special-called Christian County Fiscal Court meeting — openly addressing Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam and magistrates about all of the...
TCCHS Scholarship Opportunity Honors Late Alum
Todd County Central High School graduating seniors have an upcoming scholarship opportunity honoring the legacy of an Elkton native. The Jackie Louise Memorial Scholarship is in honor of the late Jackie Osborne Rice of Elkton, a lifelong advocate for education and a member of the TCCHS Class of 1973. Before she...
Extreme cold, negative temperatures expected through weekend in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Harsh winter weather will continue through the county this weekend with freezing temperatures predicted linger. In addition, a light dusting of snow is expected to come through the Pennyrile region before noon on Friday, which is not expected to accumulate. Another Cold...

















