Local News Governor Bill Lee says the journals of the Covenant School shooter are being released "very soon." The governor made the statement on social media last night, saying he has been in contact with Metro Police Chief John Drake. MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron said the writings were being reviewed and prepared for public release earlier this week. Lee calls the shooting a "tragedy beyond comprehension," adding that Tennesseans "need […]
Local News Tennessee is being sued by the Federal Government. The lawsuit claims the Volunteer State's ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law last month. The Department of Justice believes the law violates the 14th Amendment because it stops transgender minors getting "medically necessary" care, while others are allowed to receive the same treatments. Road Trip […]
Local News A Springfield woman managed to escape an overnight fire early last Tuesday morning but lost three of her pets in the process. By the time members of the Springfield Fire Department arrived at the Spring Circle scene, the multi-level home was already engulfed in flames. Although it took firefighters almost an hour to put the fire out, they managed to prevent it from spreading to the adjacent woods […]
Local News A blood drive is underway across Tennessee this week. It's being hosted by the Red Cross in partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation. Officials say blood donations drop when the summer months arrive due to people traveling. There are donation sites across the Volunteer State and more information can be found online at Red-Cross-Blood-dot-org. Clarksville Fire Rescue fought a commercial structure fire in the 1300 block of College […]
Local News A Trousdale County father is in custody after his five-month-old went missing. The TBI issued an Ambert Alert yesterday morning for Avah Richmond. Officials say she was found safe shortly after with her father, 42-year-old Ryan Allen Richmond. Police say a domestic dispute on Saturday night happened when Ryan did not want to give Avah back to her mother. Officials claim he ran the mother over with a […]
Local News After a successful show last November with four dealers, the Springfield Antique & Garden Market will return with an expanded spring show next month. It will take place at the Armory building at the Robertson County Fairgrounds in Springfield. The market will be open on May 5-6, with a Friday preview from 3-8:30 p.m. before a full opening that Saturday from 8:30 a.m-3 p.m. The Greenbrier High School […]
Local News The National Weather Service is issuing a Red Flag Warning for Middle Tennessee today. Officials say dry conditions, sustained winds, and low humidity mean any accidental fires can spread quickly. Smokers are urged to make sure cigarettes are completely out before disposing of them and anyone using outdoor equipment that causes sparks or flames is asked to use extreme caution. The warning runs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 […]
Local News 41-year-old Brian E. Nicklas who listed addresses in both Clarksville and Madison is in jail accused of being a peeping tom. Cheatham County deputies received a 911 call that a Peeping Tom was being held at the Sudden Service at 2601 Highway 49 in Pleasant View. Upon arrival, deputies found Nicklas being held in the restroom by the father of a 7-year-old boy. The father said he observed […]
Local News The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office is requesting more help as they work to curb deadly drug overdoses. Law enforcement leaders are asking county commissioners for funding to hire three additional narcotics agents. Lieutenant Shannon Heflin says the county saw 26 overdose deaths last year, many of which are still under investigation, and another six since January 1st. Heflin adds that Cheatham County is recording the most overdose fatalities […]
