Local News Officials with the Robertson County Fair are cancelling chicken exhibitions over an outbreak of avian flu. The state Department of Agriculture reports a flock of poultry in West Tennessee has tested positive for the illness. The virus can kill large numbers of domesticated fowl, but risk of infection in humans is very low. Those who own chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other fowl are asked to contact the Tennessee […]
Local News A springfield home is still standing thanks to a passerby after the home ignited early Thursday morning. A faulty AC window unit was the apparent cause of the fire at the home, located on Leota Street near downtown. The Springfield Fire Department says a passerby noticed the fire and quickly dialed 911. Reportedly no one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries occurred. Teachers […]
Local News If you're driving from Robertson County to the Nashville airport for a trip out of town, be careful with your firearms. Nashville International Airport seizes the fourth largest number of weapons in the country. By 2022, 136 firearms have already been seized from passengers at security checkpoints, which can result in arrests and heavy fines. Only at airports in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston have more weapons been […]
Local News Clarksville city staff members are working to replace electronics equipment that was recently damaged by lighting. Officials report computers and video equipment used to stream council meetings were affected. Clarksville's chief information officer says repairs and upgrades have been underway over the last month. The council is moving meeting live streams from Facebook Live to YouTube beginning October 27th. A Robertson County parent has been making a passionate […]
Local News TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center has made investments to help improve care in Robertson County but that resulted in the closure of a popular Springfield office. NorthCrest Family Healthcare has operated in Springfield for 29 years. Operated by Dr. Robert Ferland and his nurse practitioner wife JoAnn Ferland, will be shutting down tomorrow as the Medical Center sells its Clinics. Authorities say the driver in the accident that killed […]
Local News The thrill of victory and the agony if defeat under Friday Night Lights Portland 49 White House 21 DCA 50, White House Heritage 6 Jo Byrns 41, Houston Co. 6 Clarksville 46, Dickson Co. 20 Clarksville Northeast 34, Rossview 20 Clarksville Northwest 20, Whites Creek 6 Clarksville Academy 53, RePublic 6 (Thu) Springfield 35 Wilson Central 10 (Thu) East Robertson 55, Cheatham Co. 14 (Thu) Authorities in Clarksville […]
Local News The Robertson County Economic Development Board is hosting the 5th annual Spirits, Smoke & Soil: Experience Robertson County event from 9-4 tomorrow. The event is held every year on the second Saturday of September and is a free county-wide event with unique stops in all 11 municipalities in Robertson County. A digital map will guide guests to experience the smoking barns of the fall, the spirit of the […]
Local News Tennessee is experiencing a blood shortage. Medical facilities nationwide have been short of blood supplies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and health officials are urging people to donate. Labor Day Weekend only made blood supplies shrink and drives are being held across the state over the next few days for National Blood Donation Week. Health experts say one pint can save up to three lives and […]
