CCPS Announces Harrell As New Director Of State, Federal Programs
Christian County Public Schools has named Aaron Harrell as its new Director of State and Federal Programs, effective July 1. Harrell currently serves as superintendent of Webster County Schools. Superintendent Chris Bentzel said Harrell brings strong instructional leadership experience and a commitment to student success, adding that district leaders look...
Free expungement clinic to be held in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A free expungement clinic will be held in Clarksville this summer. The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands said it will be holding the clinic to help people “remove eligible charges from their Montgomery County criminal record.”. The clinic will also have...
School Board approves turf package, renovation costs for the Stadium of Champions
The Christian County School Board accepted a turf bid package and approved multiple change orders for the Stadium of Champions at Thursday’s meeting. Before the meeting was called to order, board members recognized the high school students who will be attending a Governor’s Scholar Program over the summer. Then, students Diera English, Caleb Fears and Isaac Stewart were recognized for their performance at the...
Colonels Handle Falcons in District Contest
Drew Fincham pitched a four-inning no-hitter as the Christian County Colonels took care of business with a 19-0 four-inning 8th District win over the Fort Campbell Falcons Thursday evening. Fincham struck out seven and walked four as he got the shutout win on the hill for the Colonels. Christian County...
Greenbrier police officer injured in crash
The crash happened near the intersection of Betts Road and Hygeia Road around 4 a.m.
Man struck by vehicle on I-169 in Christian County
A man was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 169 in Christian County early Friday morning and he was flown to a Nashville hospital for treatment. That’s according to Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Captain Payton Rogers, who tells WHOP News that it happened near the five-mile-marker in the southbound lanes at just about 4:30 a.m. A vehicle had been traveling in...
Man injured after 4-vehicle crash on Kentucky interstate
CHRISTIAN CO., Ky. (WSMV) - A man was injured Wednesday afternoon in a four-vehicle crash on a Kentucky interstate, according to WKDZ Radio. The crash reportedly happened on Interstate 169 in Christian County just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Citing the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, WKDZ reports that a northbound vehicle...
Purchase of Commerce Park II, capital projects announced during Christian County’s budget address
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam gave a budget address on May 7, providing information about the county’s revenue and expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. “We are in a good spot folks, and I certainly want everyone to feel comfortable...
This weekend in Clarksville: Downtown Market, March to the Past, ‘Despicable Me 4’
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Lots of fun happening around town this weekend, with the Downtown Market kickoff, Fort Defiance gunfire, a free movie night and a new Roxy play. Where: Public Square, 1 Public Square. When: Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 3, 8 a.m.–noon. Cost: Free. Details: The Clarksville...
Drunk driver charged after multi-vehicle crash in Christian County
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A man that is believed to have caused a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon was arrested for driving under the influence. The multi-vehicle accident occurred on May 6 around 2:30 p.m. on I-169 (Pennyrile Parkway). According to a collision report from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, the man’s vehicle side-swiped another car, causing it to...
