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$50,000 winning lottery ticket unclaimed in Stewart County
CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A lucky Powerball player in Middle Tennessee has won $50,000. The ticket, which remains unclaimed, was sold at Sudden Service on Highway 149 East in Cumberland City. The Tennessee Lottery says the player matched four numbers plus the Powerball in Wednesday night's drawing. Get...
Dem, LGBTQ leaders call for Clarksville councilman's resignation over anti-DEI, LGBTQ talk
Clarksville City Council's Thursday meeting drew a standing room only crowd, including spectators wearing T-shirts and holding signs and flags in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, as they called for the resignation of councilmember Travis Holleman, following his June comments criticizing diversity, equity and inclusion and LGBTQ initiatives. Some signs read "Love over Hate", "We're not going back" and "Stand up to hate." ...
Grand Jury Returns Indictments for Attempted Murder and Wanton Endangerment
Multiple indictments were issued by the Christian County Grand Jury Friday, including on charges of attempted murder and wanton endangerment. A true bill was returned on Alicia Yocham, of Hopkinsville, on a single count of attempted murder and tampering with physical evidence. The indictment alleges that on June 14 Yocham...
Austin Peay State University to host summer commencement ceremony Aug. 2
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Austin Peay State University will host a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, to honor its Summer 2024 graduates. This semester’s graduating class includes approximately 700 students. Undergraduate and graduate students from each of Austin Peay’s academic colleges will be recognized. Tickets...
Ohio church groups come to Clarksville, helping rebuild homes after December tornado
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – “God tells us where he wants us to go,” said Tim Pride, group leader of the Ohio Mount Carmel Christian Church volunteers. The group has been in Clarksville for almost a week, helping members of the community who are still suffering the effects of the December 2023 tornado with some much-needed home repairs. Mount Carmel, in a joint effort with their partner, 3C Community Christian Church, took on 17 projects in the Clarksville area, bringing in over 100 volunteers to help.
Life’s What You Make It live music & dance show to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville
CLAKRSVILLE, TN − People International Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to making the world a better place through song, dance, and community service, announces its 2024 live music and dance show, Life’s What You Make It. This year’s event will be held on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clement Auditorium at Austin Peay State University.
Peck Out As F&M Bank CEO
After serving as CEO for seven months, F&M Bank confirmed Friday that John Peck will no longer serve in the role. The bank told Clarksville Now that Peck was removed from the position. Former Chief Financial Officer DeWayne Olive has been named CEO, while John Wallace Jr. will serve as president.
19 recognized at Montgomery County Recovery Court graduation
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Recovery Court Division of the Montgomery County Adult Probation Department held a graduation ceremony on July 24 to recognize 19 Recovery Court graduates. Together they accomplished nearly 8,000 sober days and completed almost 700 hours of community service. Following words of encouragement from Judge Sharon...
Clarksville Strong: Local nonprofits, shelters, food charities, animal rescues and others
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Dozens of nonprofits in Clarksville support everything from hunger relief to youth mentoring to animal rescues. They are now gathered under one banner – Clarksville Strong – to connect donors and volunteers with organizations, and to connect people in need with the agencies that can help them.
Kirkwood High School track athletes advance to Junior Olympic Nationals
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Three Kirkwood High School students and one former student have advanced to the AAU Junior Olympic National Meet in Greensboro, N.C., after placing in the top five in the AAU Regional Meet in Knoxville in late June. Congratulations to junior Zephania Fennell, who will compete in...
Meet the new Clarksville-Montgomery County principals ahead of the new school year
With the 2024- 25 academic school year only weeks away for Clarksville-Montgomery County, the school district has announced its list of people appointed as principals, assistant principals and working at the district's office. Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools has announced new 2024-25 school year principals. So far, CMCSS has filled ten principal seats across the district. Along...
Kristopher Holt attacks girlfriend after blacking out during bipolar episode
47-year-old Kristopher Holt was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Michelle Price, at their Oak Haven Motel on July 11th. When officers spoke with Price, she told them that things got physical during an argument with Holt. Price stated that while she was sitting on their bed, Holt pushed her down and wrapped his legs around her neck. Price claimed that she was able to get free, but Holt pushed her back down and grabbed her by the neck. Price also claimed she was not able to breathe when he did this.
‘My lot fell victim to sewer and growth’: Clarksville homes flooded by neighborhood stormwater off Trenton Road
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the past five years, William Lange and his wife have been working toward building their dream house and a barn in the Meadow Lane subdivision of St. Bethlehem, off Trenton Road. “Within three weeks of me buying this property, I had started building...
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Kentucky man charged after Tennessee home destroyed in fire
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports agents and the Henry County sheriff’s deputies worked together during an investigation and eventually arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in an arson investigation.
Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As […] The post Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
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