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Thunderstorms over Clarksville. (Chris Smith)
News
4 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Warning for east Montgomery County as storm rolls in

With storms rolling across Middle Tennessee this evening, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for eastern Montgomery County until 7:45 p.m.

Election Commission office on the day of early voting for Congress. Sept. 17, 2025. (Christian Brown)
Elections
4 months ago
Early voting begins in Montgomery County, with mayor, sheriff, commission on ballot

Early voting began Friday in the State Primary and County General Election. Here’s how to vote and who’s on the ballot.

Montgomery County mayor candidates Wes Golden, left, and Isaac Greenwood, right, with host Jay Albertia, center, at the Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates event on July 15, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
4 months ago
Wes Golden raises 26 times nearest opponent in Montgomery County mayor’s race contributions

With early voting beginning this week, Clarksville Now has reviewed campaign donation reports in the Montgomery County sheriff’s and county mayor’s races.

News
4 months ago
New filings deepen legal battle over fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash

Both families of the girls killed in the Kenwood bus crash are pursuing wrongful death lawsuits, and CMCSS has now amended its response in the Davis case.

High temperatures in hot weather.
News
4 months ago
Weekend weather: Hot and humid, with daily chance of thunderstorms

Clarksville forecast: Hot and humid conditions will continue through the weekend, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Montgomery County sheriff's candidates, from the left, Dexter Mines, Johnny Ransdell and, at right, Mike Oliver, with Jay Albertia, at microphone, at the Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates event on July 15, 2026. (Chris Smith)
News
4 months ago
Campaign donations, top 25 contributions in Montgomery County sheriff’s race

With early voting beginning this week, Clarksville Now has reviewed campaign donation reports in the Montgomery County sheriff’s and county mayor’s races.

Two adults sit at a dark wood table in a formal setting; a man in a dark suit faces left and a woman with a striped blouse and hoop earrings sits beside him, both looking ahead.
Crime
4 months ago
Clarksville nurse aide gets probation in 2022 death of elderly patient

Prosecutors said the victim suffered greatly in the weeks after her fall, while Tucker said she never intended harm.

Matthew Vedder booking photo in July 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
4 months ago
Teacher Matthew Vedder arrested on obscenity charges over showing nude selfies to student

The Montgomery Central High School teacher who showed nude photos of himself to a student has been arrested on obscenity charges.

From the left, Wes Golden, Isaac Greenwood and Christine McNemar.
Elections
4 months ago
County mayor candidates on the issues: School funding, quality-of-life projects, flooding

To help give voters the information they need, Clarksville Now is presenting Q&A articles on key issues in the Montgomery County mayor’s race.

Smartphone on a wooden surface showing a news app with 'LATEST STORIES' and event photos.
News
4 months ago
New Clarksville Now app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather

Clarksville Now is launching a new mobile app this week with several upgrades and added features.