400-mile yard sale to cut through Hopkinsville in June
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – This year’s 400-mile yard sale is just weeks away, which expands across the width of Kentucky for a weekend of deals, exploration and unique finds along Highway 68. In previous years, there were dozens of registered sites throughout Christian County selling home goods, antiques, clothing, arts and crafts, furniture, and more.
Lafayette Road Crash Sends Man To The Hospital
A wreck on Lafayette Road in Christian County sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say at 3:04 pm, a car driven by George Tucker was exiting a driveway at the 6200 block when he pulled into the path of a southbound tow truck driven by Taylor Freeman.
Spring Into Summer: Salutes Fort Campbell takes over Oak Grove on Memorial Day weekend
Oak Grove is bracing for impact, as the annual Spring Into Summer: Salutes Fort Campbell Festival is set to take over the Oak Grove Memorial Walking Trail on Memorial Day weekend. There’s quite the schedule of events and musical acts planned for the two-day festival, with the gates opening at...
Cross Plains man facing attempted homicide charges from road rage incident
A Cross Plains is in custody and facing numerous charges, including attempted homicide, after allegedly firing a gun at another vehicle while traveling on Interstate 65 last month. According to authorities, deputies with the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office responded on April 22, 2026, to reports of a road-rage incident on...
Local elected officials, candidates sign letter opposing gerrymandering effort | OPINION
Clarksville Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those of the newsroom or management. To join the conversation, email your opinion piece to [email protected]. Open letter from several local elected officials on gerrymandering effort:. Clarksville is a growing, vibrant...
Montgomery County seeks school funding solutions as city looks to take back $3.5 million...
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Government and CMCSS are looking for a way forward following news that the City of Clarksville is looking to recapture around $3.5 million in recurring money paid and distributed to the school system in local option sales taxes. While speaking on...
City of Clarksville proposes new community services facility, public meeting planned
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department is planning a public meeting to provide information and receive community feedback on a proposed property acquisition at 1485 Golf Club Lane to create a community services facility. The city is considering the acquisition...
Hopkinsville lake will now close early every day after numerous misuse complaints
HOPKINSVILLE, Ken. (WSMV) - Kentucky’s Lake Morris is going to start closing early after police say they’ve received too many complaints about the area not being used properly. “Effective Immediately: Lake Morris will now close daily at 7pm due to the high number of complaints regarding the misuse...
Pembroke man threatens to shoot up workplace, terroristic threats found on social media
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A Pembroke man was arrested Monday morning after threatening his workplace and several other acts of violence on social media. 29-year-old Jonathan Risner was taken into custody by Hopkinsville Police on May 4 just before noon in reference to threats made on Facebook. In an arrest report, HPD said he intentionally threatened to commit an act of...
Young Mother Killed After Trying to Leave Abusive Relationship: ‘That Should Have Ended It’
A family is grieving the devastating loss of 22-year-old Samarah Smith, a young mother whose life was cut short after she attempted to leave what loved ones describe as an abusive relationship. The tragedy brings to the fore the urgent need for stronger action against domestic violence and survivor safety.
