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

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

Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
American Legion Post 289 to host Four Chaplains Interfaith Memorial Service

American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 will host a Four Chaplains Interfaith Memorial Service on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Sykes Funeral Home, 424 Franklin Street, Clarksville, Tennessee.

Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
Omari Booker named CECA’s 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellow 

The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) has announced the 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellowship recipient, visual artist Omari Booker of Nashville.

Mark Riggins, left, and Charlie Koon.
Clarksville Conversations
3 weeks 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.

The snow totals forecast through Sunday evening as of Jan. 22, 2026. (National Weather Service, contributed)
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Statewide State of Emergency declared, 7 inches of snow predicted for Clarksville

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery and surrounding counties, with snow, sleet and ice expected this weekend.

Police and Jeep drivers assist a vehicle during a previous winter storm in Clarksville. (CPD, contributed)
News
3 weeks ago
7 most dangerous roads for winter weather wrecks in Clarksville

Here are the worst roads in Clarksville for winter weather, according to police, with a history of having the most issues during ice and snow events.

News
3 weeks ago
Fentanyl murder trial: Defendant says he warned her of drug’s potency

John Norman Vandal took the stand Wednesday, admitting he dropped off heroin to Kayla Marie Valasquez on the day before she died.

A City of Clarksville brine truck getting ready for road treatments. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
3 weeks ago
Clarksville, Montgomery County prep for snow, ask residents to stay off streets

City and county governments are both monitoring the forecasts for Clarksville and preparing for snowfall in potentially heavy amounts.