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 […]
Local News For the second consecutive year the Stokes Brown Public Library, will be hosting the 2023 Downtown Springfield Literacy & STEM Walk next month. The event will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., beginning at the library. This year’s walk will feature the book “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” by Laura Numeroff. The Art League of Cheatham County to announces their […]
Local News A new community warehouse in Robertson County is stocked with clothing and other household items to serve those in need. It came about after the Wal-Mart locations in Springfield and White House contacted Donnie King of TNKids Nutrition. Both stores had extra or leftover items and wanted them to stay within the local community. King agreed to take the donations, under the stipulation that they would not be […]
Local News The Tennessee College of Applied Science and Technology (TCAT) in Springfield was recently awarded a $1 million GIVE 2.0 grant to upgrade the facilities for new training opportunities that will include advanced manufacturing and robotics, office technology and information technology. New student enrollment for these programs will begin in May, with the aim to include dual enrollment students by the fall of the upcoming school year. Students in […]
