A Robertson County woman filed a $500,000 federal lawsuit against Austin Peay State University. The suit claims on-the-job discrimination and retaliation on the basis of race. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder, who is Black, was a faculty member who taught classes in criminal justice and public management at Austin Peay since 2003. She said she was denied her opportunity to self-select her department and, because of her race, had the decision made for […]
There are nearly 33-hundred new coronavirus cases in Tennessee and 38 of them are in Robertson County. The Tennessee Department of Health reported the new cases yesterday, bringing the total since the outbreak began to nearly 910-thousand-200. An additional 15 COVID-19-related deaths were also reported, with the total number standing at nearly 12-thousand-800. There are over 14-hundred COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee. Steven Wiggins is guilty of the shooting death of […]
Deputies think they’ve solved a series of mailbox burglaries. Late last month, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Fisher Grove Road, about two men who appeared to be sleeping in what the caller said was a suspicious vehicle. The deputies noticed a large amount of mail hidden near the vehicle, as well as several pieces of mail and items inside the vehicle which appeared to be […]
Robertson County Schoolkids are back in class for a half day today and will participate in their first full day tomorrow. They will not be required to wear masks, show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or have their temperature taken. RCS will work with local health departments and academic organizations like the TSSAA to adhere to their guidelines. This year, contact tracing will be administered by the Robertson County Health Department, […]
Possumstock is returning to Ashland City. After postponing last year's event because of COVID-19 the music festival is back on the schedule for August 20th and 21st at Pope Farms. This is the seventh year for the festival, which features musicians and artists from Clarksville and surrounding communities. The state wants parents to decide whether wearing a mask is right for their students while at school. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron […]
Robertson County returns to school Wednesday with COVID still an issue. Students will not be required to wear masks, show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have their temperature taken. RCS will work with local health departments and academic organizations like the TSSAA to adhere to their guidelines. This year, contact tracing will be administered by the Robertson County Health Department, not the school district. There are no options for virtual […]
