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Fort Campbell soldier charged with selling secrets to China plans to plead guilty
Korbein Schultz, the Fort Campbell sergeant accused of selling U.S. military secrets to China, has decided to plead guilty, a newly filed court document shows. Schultz' attorney, federal public defender Mary Kathryn Harcombe, filed a motion Friday morning to set a hearing for him to change his plea, writing that Schultz "has decided to change his plea of not guilty to a plea of guilty pursuant to an agreement with the government." ...
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...
Futrell, Gustafson Update Fiscal Court On Hopkinsville Fire/EMS
Christian County’s Fiscal Court took in a considerable update from Hopkinsville EMS/Fire officials last Tuesday morning, in which Board Chair Darrell Gustafson and Chief Steve Futrell relayed positive trends following a difficult spring. Gustafson noted House Bill 8 funds — provided by the state for extra cares and burdens...
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." ...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Portia Mann Reflects On Boys & Girls Club, Trigg County Roots
Every few minutes or so during Wednesday afternoon’s Great Futures Luncheon at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County, so many people stopped by to say hello to “Mrs. Portia” Mann. And for good reason. From 2015 until her second retirement in 2022, she served the...
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...
Asonte Steele jailed after violating conditions of release by drinking alcohol
27-year-old Asonte Steele was seen violating her conditions of release by drinking alcohol on July 11th. Offices were responding to a call regarding a potential domestic altercation in progress and made contact with Steele when they arrived. While speaking with Steele, officers noticed the smell of alcohol coming from her....
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.
Movies in the Park Tonight (7/26) Canceled Due to Weather
Hopkinsville, KY – July 26, 2024 – Tonight’s Movies in the Park installment has been canceled. due to inclement weather. As the final summer installment, the event will not be rescheduled. Movies in the Park will continue this holiday season with two indoor showings: one at. Halloween...
Medication And Money Reported Stolen In Hopkinsville
Medication along with money were reported stolen in two separate incidents in Hopkinsville Thursday. Hopkinsville Police say they were called to Hawthorne Drive for airpods and $200 in cash that were taken from the home. In a separate theft, police say lortab pills were taken out of a home on...
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