Jordan Renfro

Jordan Renfro is a news reporter with ClarksvilleNow.com. Reach her by email at jrenfro@5starradio.com or call 931-648-7720 ext. 547

Crime
3 weeks ago
Man charged with murder, providing fentanyl that killed 20-year-old in Clarksville

A Clarksville man has been arrested for the murder of Matthew Maher, 20, after providing the fentanyl that killed him, according to police.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Police seek public’s help identifying suspect in Marathon gas station armed robbery

Clarksville Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at the Marathon gas station located at 601 N. Riverside Drive.

News
3 weeks ago
School recess: After changing law for elementaries, CMCSS moms target middle schools

Say Yes to Recess says they have found that only two of the eight local middle schools gave recess to meet the law of 90 minutes of physical activity a week

Andrea Lee, front, with wounded Ukrainian soldiers in 2024. (Andrea Lee, contributed)
Lifestyle
1 month ago
‘Everywhere there were amputees’: Clarksville woman returns from Ukraine to lead fundraising effort

After visiting the wounded and taking shelter from airstrikes in Ukraine, an associate professor at Austin Peay State University is leading fundraising efforts in Tennessee for the Ukraine military.

Freedom Elementary on December 1, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
1 month ago
Freedom Elementary School on track for 2026 opening, with roof construction underway

Construction on Freedom Elementary is halfway done and the school is expected to open in August 2026.

The Burt Innovation Center on Nov. 19, 2025. (Chris Smith)
News
1 month ago
Burt Innovation Center receives $3.6 million state grant for renovations, building improvements

The Burt Innovation Center is currently undergoing renovations and a 2,300 square foot expansion.

News
2 months ago
Crosslin withdraws School Board resignation, says ‘Gigolos’ appearance will not define her

One day after resigning from the School Board, Teresa Crosslin has now withdrawn her resignation. She also confirmed that she appeared in a Showtime episode of “Gigolos,” which is what prompted the resignation.

Teresa Crosslin addresses the Montgomery County Commission on Nov. 3, 2025. (Montgomery County Government, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: New School Board member Teresa Crosslin resigns hours after swearing-in

The newly appointed District 3 representative on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board has resigned before her first meeting.