Local man charged with assault, strangulation
The Hopkinsville Police Department charged a man with assault following investigation into a disturbance on Vass Lane Saturday. According to the report, officers responded to the 600 block of Vass Lane after receiving a 911 call where no one was talking, but yelling could be heard in the background. Before the call...
Autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin to visit APSU for book signing, lecture
CLARKSVILLE, TN – World-renowned orator, author, professor and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin will visit Austin Peay State University on Oct. 30 for a community-wide book signing and forum discussion in the Music/Mass Communication Building. The book signing will take place at 4 p.m. in the MMC lobby, and...
Thank you to those who helped build Habitat for Humanity home in Clarksville |...
Contributed commentary by Kate Gauf, operations director, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Tennessee. Thank you to those of you who were able to join us on Saturday as we celebrated a beautiful milestone – the dedication of a new home for Taylor, Kyndall, and Kylor. Your presence made this moment even more...
Woman Charged With Burglary On Lafayette Road
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with burglary on Lafayette Road in Hopkinsville on Friday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they were called for 35-year-old Samantha White, who was trespassing on Raymond Nelson’s insurance property. She reportedly was found yelling at employees, stating she was trying to get her...
Home significantly damaged by fire in Clarksville Monday evening
Clarksville, Tenn. (WZTV) — Clarksville Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Fox Tail Drive Monday evening. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the home burning with heavy fire visible on the back and at the sides of the building. Crews worked to control and then extinguish the fire.
Lengthy Investigation Leads To Seizure of 3+ lbs of Meth
The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Coordinator Paulette Redman emailed the Standard last week. It was about an investigation by Lt. Robbie MacDonald leading to a search warrant being executed by the Sheriff’s office at a residence on Old Highway 79, September 10. According to Redman, over 3lbs of...
10-year-old child dies after gunshot to head, Dickson County sheriff says
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death after he suffered a gunshot wound Monday night in Burns.
Downtown ArtWalk coming up Oct. 2 in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN − This Oct. 2, Clarksville’s Downtown ArtWalk will feature a lineup of several artists and venues. Participating artists will showcase their work throughout the month. Join us from 5-8 p.m. Venues and artists:. Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St., Artists: Bryant Lemons and Full Circle. Higher Level...
Longtime Clarksville resident, veteran continues search for flood answers, rejects city buyout
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For more than 20 years, Luis Davila has called his seven-and-a-half-acre property on Freestone Drive home. A military veteran, Davila purchased the land while serving and has remained there ever since. “This is my safe place,” he said. But during heavy rains, his field turns...
Regulations for digital signs in Clarksville under consideration
The Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is considering implementing citywide digital sign regulations in Clarksville and has scheduled a November workshop on the proposed new rules. The sign, or electronic message center, ordinance under consideration will first be approved by the RPC...

















