APSU volunteers support Puerto Rican ecology, youth centers during summer break
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University students and staff recently traveled to Puerto Rico for a week of service and cultural immersion through the Alternative Break Trips program. The group focused on supporting the Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Cayey’s Ecology Center and Centro Esperanza, a...
Joelton man accused of attempted homicide for severely beating father
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A man is accused of severely beating his 64-year-old father inside their home on Clarksville Pike, according to Metro Nashville police. The incident occurred earlier that afternoon at the residence in the 5600 block of Clarksville Pike. Upon arrival, officers say they found the victim with...
Wawa, Buc-ee’s and more businesses coming to Murfreesboro
A new Wawa gas station will soon break ground in Murfreesboro, and it's just the latest of multiple big names that have decided to open shop in the city.
APSU alum Steven Tidwell creates excellence fund for Sigma Chi fraternity chapter
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University alumnus Steven Tidwell (’84) recently made a generous gift to establish the Sigma Chi Alumni Fund of Excellence to support the fraternity’s chapter at APSU. Tidwell created the fund during the construction of the new chapter facility to ensure that...
First day of school in Clarksville-Montgomery brings smiles, successful foundation
The official first half day of school August 6 in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, topping 40,000 students, drew smiles, hugs, jitters and new beginnings across the county. CMCSS Elementary Director Amanda Nicks and Sango Elementary Principal Sherry Baker were joined by administrators, school board...
Anti-Bullying Back To School Bash Set
The event is an Anti-Bullying Back-to-School Bash at Stewart County Visitor Center in Dover TN and is scheduled for this, August 9th, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Prior to the event, there will be a memorial ride starting at 10:00 a.m., with kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. All vehicles—cars, jeeps, motorcycles—are...
Vehicle hits speed limit sign, drives through yards before DUI arrest in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A woman suspected of being intoxicated was arrested after crashing through a street sign and yards overnight. According to an arrest report from the Hopkinsville Police Department, just after midnight on Aug. 6, officers with the Hopkinsville Police Department were dispatched...
How much do I need to buy a house in Memphis? Here’s how much...
A MarketWatch Guides analysis found that just one of Tennessee's five most populous cities has homes considered affordable for households earning the median income. The MarketWatch team analyzed data from Zillow, the U.S. Census Bureau and Freddie Mac to evaluate housing affordability based on the guideline that...
600,000 vehicles traveled through Oak Grove in July, police log time spent on DUI’s
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – At the Oak Grove City Council meeting, the police department shared statistics about the high number of vehicles driving through the city on a monthly basis, along with how many hours officers have recently spent dealing with people under the influence of alcohol.
Clarksville Foundry’s cannon advances to top 16 in Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Clarksville Foundry is proud to announce that its Model 1841 6-Pounder Field Gun (Cannon) has advanced to the Top 16 in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the City of Clarksville, Clarksville...
