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Crime
5 days ago
Woman charged with murder in fentanyl death of 12-year-old in Clarksville

Just two months prior to the child’s death, Woods was found slumped in a car with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, according to a warrant.

News
6 days ago
State investigates Rossview High booster club deficiencies, club currently compliant

A club at Rossview High School had been flagged for three internal control and compliance deficiencies, which led to an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.

News
6 days ago
Commission to fill District 6 vacancy after Lankford’s appointment to state House

Following Michael Lankford being appointed by the Montgomery County Commission to serve as state representative to state House District 75, the county is now seeking applicants for his vacant district 6 commission seat.

Lifestyle
6 days ago
APSU receives estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to fund music scholarships

Austin Peay State University recently received a generous estate gift from the Rugraff Family Trust to establish the Rugraff Family Trust Endowment for Music Scholarships.

News
6 days ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police ask for community’s help locating 17-year-old

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old runaway juvenile.

News
7 days ago
Michael Lankford appointed to represent state House District 75 in tie-breaking vote

The Montgomery County Commission met Monday night for their formal meeting, which included the commissioners electing a new House District 75 representative.

Erin Poland Nolder (Contributed)
News
7 days ago
Erin Poland Nolder appointed to new General Sessions, Juvenile Court judge seat

After one round of voting, the Montgomery County Commission voted to appoint the Division V General Session and Juvenile Judge during its formal meeting on Monday.

A semi rollover crash on Interstate 24 on Dec. 8, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
7 days ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 shut down in Clarksville by semi rollover, driver extricated

Interstate 24 has been shut down in Clarksville because of a tractor-trailer crash.