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Sherry Hoppe (Contributed)
News
3 months ago
Dr. Sherry Hoppe, former Austin Peay State University president, dies at 78

Austin Peay State University is mourning the loss of President Emeritus Dr. Sherry Hoppe, the university’s first female president.

CDE crews work to restore power on Old Trenton Road during the ice storm on Jan. 25, 2026. (CDE Lightband, contributed)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: 27,500 without power across 5-county CEMC service area

The severe ice storm knocked out power to about 6,000 Clarksville homes, along with tens of thousands of CEMC households across their five-county area.

Crime
3 months ago
Man shot multiple times in north Clarksville apartments

At about 8 p.m. Saturday, Clarksville Police found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds.

Clockwise from the top left, cars stranded in the snow on Trenton Road, fentanyl murder trial, Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum and Govs lacrosse.
News
3 months ago
News in Clarksville: Winter storm, fentanyl murder trial, Wings of Liberty Museum and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the big snow, a fentanyl murder trial verdict and the Wings of Liberty Museum nears opening.

Members of the Clarksville Jeep Crew assist a vehicle stuck in the snow on Jan. 24, 2026. (Clarksville Jeep Crew, contributed)
News
3 months ago
Jeep Crew: Efforts to help in winter storm coordinated with police, Sheriff’s Office | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Jeep Crew on winter storm assistance efforts.

Snow and ice on Madison Street on Jan. 24, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Clarksville gets 2 inches of snow so far, shifting to sleet | PHOTOS

The snow forecast has diminished a bit for Montgomery County while the risk of severe ice has increased.

A snow plow clears a residential street in downtown Clarksville on Feb. 18, 2021. (Chris Smith)
News
3 months ago
Snow removal: Which roads will be plowed first in Clarksville, Montgomery County?

Clarksville and Montgomery County will see 2 to 4 inches of snow on Saturday, with more snow coming behind it. But whose roads will be plowed first?

The snow totals forecast through Sunday evening as of Jan. 23, 2026. (National Weather Service, contributed)
News
3 months ago
Winter Storm Warning: Snow begins, with up to 8 inches coming to Clarksville

Less than 24 hours out from the storm’s arrival, the National Weather Service predicts Clarksville will get 6-8 inches of snow and 0.1 to 0.25 inches of ice.

John Vandal, standing at far right, receiving his sentencing hearing date on Jan. 22, 2026. (Jazmin Logan)
Crime
3 months ago
Fentanyl murder verdict: Clarksville man found guilty of killing friend with drugs

A Montgomery County jury found John Normand Vandal guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the 2019 fentanyl-related death of his friend.

Mark Riggins, left, and Charlie Koon.
Clarksville Conversations
3 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: What’s next for Gas & Water, natural gas pipeline | PODCAST

Several big projects are underway at Clarksville Gas & Water, including a new natural gas pipeline from Kentucky.