Local News

Clarksville police say a man is facing DUI charges after crashing into the Red River.  The accident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Sunday when the vehicle the man was driving travelled off a bridge on Tiny Town Road and into the water.  Authorities say he was treated for minor injuries before being taken into custody.  The vehicle was removed from the river yesterday.

MarketWagon.com is an online farmers market which delivers food to every home in a 20-county region of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The service allows customers to browse locally grown products on their computer or smartphone throughout the week and place an order from multiple local vendors with one single checkout.  Grain + Honey Bake Shop in Springfield and ZK Ranches in Robertdon county, a beef supplier are two local vendors who participate in the program.

The Robertson County government is accepting bids and proposals until July 22 for the sale of two properties owned by the county.  Both properties, located in Springfield, are situated within high-traffic areas suitable for various types of business ventures or land investment.  Those making a bid can also set up a site visit by contacting County Engineer Traye Fann, and assistance with bid procedures can be found through Taylor Tomblin with the Robertson County Finance Office. 

All American Pet Photo Day is here.  July 11th marks a day where pet owners are encouraged to share their favorite pictures of their pets.  To celebrate you can dress them up, take them to a park,  put them on a fancy pillow or do whatever your imagination leads you to for the perfect picture.

Registration is now open for youth baseball and softball in Springfield.  The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering the leagues this fall for area residents ages four through 12.  Practices begin next month with the season running September through October.  For more information or to register search springfield-T-N-dot-gov.