Local News A motorcyclist killed in a car crash last week was a soldier stationed at Fort Campbell. 26-year-old Michael McMillan died at a crash on Ft. Campbell Boulevard and Quinn Lane on Friday. McMillan's military unit and the next of kin notifications have been made. The accident took place Friday, Aug. 4.This is an ongoing investigation It’s official: the special session of the Tennessee General Assembly is happening later […]
Local News A Putnam County man who reportedly went missing in February has been found dead in Louisville, Kentucky. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department detectives received a call yesterday from the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Kentucky, saying the remains of Daniel Mabrey were found in Louisville on Sunday. Officials said Mabrey’s remains will remain the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Kentucky for an autopsy. New Gallup analysis backs up […]
Local News With a number of Middle Tennessee districts kicking off the new school year this week, multiple law enforcement agencies have issued reminders about the importance of safe driving as children travel to and from school. For example, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is starting the semester with a half-day today. The Clarksville Police Department issued a statement reminding motorists that it is crucial to be aware of the […]
Local News Robertson County Schools are taking advantage of a new state law by officially rolling out navigation system technology for bus driver. That technology was banned under a state law passed after the deadly 2016 Chattanooga bus crash, forcing substitute bus drivers who were unfamiliar with the route to use paper route sheets to get directions. The technology includes an app for parents, which the district has made free, […]
Local News After investigating a “shots fired” call at Lebanon High School Wednesday afternoon, authorities reportedly determined the noise was not from a threat, but instead what they called “foolish behavior.” Dispatchers quickly were able to confirm through a School Resource Officer that the noise heard within the school was from students setting off fireworks inside a bathroom. The sheriff’s office said it is “committed in providing our schools with […]
Local News For the third consecutive year, Kubota Tractor Corporation has named five winners in its annual Kubota Hometown Proud™ Grant Program. This year, the company announced that The Black Farms, Food and Families Project, supported by local Kubota dealer Absolute Kubota, is one of those winners. Black farmers comprise less than 2 percent of all growers in America. Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village aims to revitalize minority interest in agriculture […]
Local News Ashland City police answered a call for help, assisting a retired police officer who was having a medical emergency. Turns out the man fell in his home, and for various reasons, was unable to get up. He could not reach a phone, but was able to activate his key fob, sounding the horn on his truck. A neighbor heard the beeping and called the police. The victim refused […]
Local News The first wave of storms on Saturday afternoon hit the northwestern areas of Mt. Juliet hard, creating a micro-burst with winds estimated to be up to 80 mph. Areas along and off of Saundersville Road and Saundersville Ferry Road were hit the hardest with numerous trees and powerlines down. Middle Tennessee Electric said that a total of nine power poles were blown over in the storm, leaving thousands […]
