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State House candidates Rep. Michael Lankford, left, and Allie Phillips. (Contributed)
Elections
2 months ago
Where do they stand? Tennessee House District 75 candidates on roads, cost of housing, health care

The candidates for Tennessee House District 75 are Michael Lankford, a Republican, and Allie Phillips, a Democrat. Here are their responses on five key topics.

A Flock license-plate-reading camera in November 2024. (Shutterstock)
News
2 months ago
Flock camera policy being reviewed, updated by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

With Mike Oliver taking over as sheriff, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is undertaking a comprehensive review and revision of their Flock camera policy.

Drinking water on hot day
News
2 months ago
Work week weather: 20-degree cooldown coming to Clarksville this week

Clarksville forecast: While hot weather will continue Sunday, with a high near 98 and heat index values reaching as high as 104, the heatwave will break starting Monday.

Clockwise from the top left, Montgomery County Commission, shooting on Fairview Lane, APSU's Denver Harper and data centers.
News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Leadership flip, deadly shootout, Flock cameras and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top news in Clarksville this week, including a County Commission leadership change, a deadly police shootout, Flock cameras and data centers.

A semi truck driver veered off of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and into parking lots on Sept. 18, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
Semi truck veers off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, crashes into cars in parking lots

A semi truck driver veered off of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and crashed into several parked cars in the Chedder’s and Trane parking lots Friday night.

News
2 months ago
Student urges CMCSS to do more to stop vaping in school restrooms

A Rossview student asked the school board to consider vape-detection sensors in bathrooms, but CMCSS officials say it already has this technology in use.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Temperature again hits 100 degrees in Clarksville

More of the same expected through the weekend in Clarksville, and the National Weather Service has extended its Heat Advisory to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Crime
2 months ago
Ringgold Elementary teacher indicted on attempted child abuse, assault charges

A Ringgold Elementary teacher has been indicted on attempted child abuse and assault charges involving a child younger than 8 years old.

Rashidah Leverett at the Montgomery County Commission on September 14, 2026 (Wesley Irvin).
News
2 months ago
5 things to know about flip from Golden to Leverett as commission chair | ANALYSIS

This is the first time the Montgomery County mayor has not also served as chair, so there’s been confusion about how it works. Here are five points that should clear things up.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Heat Advisory extended to Sunday night, with highs near 100 all weekend

With highs lingering near the triple digits, a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service remains in effect through the weekend.