K9 Harry’s Drug Detection Leads To Arrest Of Multi-State Fugitive
There was an ever growing law enforcement presence at the Westside Shell gas station last Tuesday, April 21. The Standard was able to take some pictures. According to an April 24 email to the Standard from the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Coordinator, Paulette Redman, she said, “Nine year old K9 Harry is showing no signs of slowing down. On Tuesday, April 21...
Deputy’s Path To Stewart County
The Standard received an email April 10 about Stewart County Deputy Justin Bolden. The story and email was from a Josh Bean, who wrote the story for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). The headline read, “Justin Bolden’s 2016 Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Recognition helped turn Struggle into Success.” The Standard spoke to Bolden and he said when he came to APSU, he worked...
Stewart County Middle School resumes normal operations after precautionary soft lockdown
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Stewart County middle school was placed on a temporary “soft lockdown” on Monday as a precaution while law enforcement responded to a situation nearby, school officials said. Stewart County Schools said the lockdown at Stewart County Middle School was implemented in...
U.S. Attorney: Clarksville clinic pays $300K in TRICARE billing case
A Clarksville clinic has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle allegations of excessively billing TRICARE. Pitts Therapies, LLC, doing business as Cornerstone Pediatric Therapies, has settled with the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Tennessee, after using certain billing codes for TRICARE in excess. TRICARE, administered by the Defense Health Agency (DHA), provides integrated, affordable, quality healthcare services to more than 9.6 million...
Clarksville Woman Charged With Wanton Endangerment
A Clarksville woman was charged with DUI with children in the vehicle on Segler Drive in Oak Grove on Saturday night. Oak Grove Police say they stopped a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Cierra Simpson due to her taillight not working and could smell the faint odor of burnt marijuana. Two...
Semi truck hits power lines in Clarksville, causing power outage
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A semi truck hit power lines in Clarksville on Monday evening, closing the adjacent roadway and causing power outages. Clarksville Police told WSMV4 shortly after 6:45 p.m. that officers were on the scene of the crash on Kraft Street. All lanes of the road were closed from Frosty Morn Drive to College Street — about half a mile.
Light Up the Night at the Glow Dog Glow 5K in Dickson
Dickson County’s first-ever glow run is coming this summer! Join the Humane Society of Dickson County on June 13, 2026, at 7:25 pm at Humane Society of Dickson County (311 Tennsco Dr, Dickson, TN 37055) for Glow Dog Glow 5K, a nighttime race where runners light up the course with glow sticks and neon gear.
Bailey leads Colonels’ runners at Area 1 Track Meet
It was another strong weekend for Christian County High School junior Satona Bailey, who picked up another couple of gold medals at the Area 1 Track Meet at Calloway County High School Saturday. Christian County finished eighth and were led by Bailey, who took first place in the 100-meter and...
Upcoming events in Cheatham County
Cheatham County Community Enhancement Coalition meets monthly on the first Monday of each month from 12 noon – 1 p.m. at the Cheatham County Public Library, 188 John Mayfield Drive in Ashland City. TUESDAY, MAY 5. Ashland City Council Workshop Meeting will be Tuesday, May 5 from 6 –...
Franklin Man Charged After Todd County Pursuit
A pursuit on US 79 in Todd County led to several charges for a Franklin man on Saturday night. Guthrie Police say they attempted to stop a motorcycle driven by 25-year-old Christian Dallas for not having a license plate, and he fled, reaching speeds of 135 mph, then crossed into Logan County.
