Local News

The Monday recap of  Friday Night Lghts:

East Robertson 40 Cheatham Co. 8

Clarksville Academy 87  Tennessee Heat 0

Rossview 27 Clarksville Northeast 22

Clarksville 35 Dickson Co. 17

Jo Byrns 22 Houston Co. 14

Lawrence Co. 21 Greenbrier 0

Montgomery Central 34 Hillwood 0

Wilson Central 7 Springfield 6

White House 55 Portland 40

DCA 52 White House Heritage 20

Clarksville Northwest 27 Whites Creek 20

Last week, TriStar Health announced the completion of the purchase of NorthCrest Health in Springfield. The hospital will be renamed TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, connecting it to TriStar Health, one of the largest healthcare providers in Middle Tennessee. Net proceeds from the transaction will be approximately $14-$16 million and will be used to create a new non-profit foundation specifically focused on supporting the health and wellness of Robertson County.

A Springfield woman is facing a First Degree Murder Charge following the stabbing death of a 55-year-old man Saturday night. Police were called to apartment building on Brooklyn Dr. on a report of a possible stabbing. Robertson County EMS arrived and administered life-saving efforts but ultimately the 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. 53-year-old Shirley Rochelle Young, of Springfield was taken into custody at the scene and charged with First Degree Murder. She was taken to the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield. A bond has not been set. The name of the victim has not been officially released pending notification of next of kin.

The annual “Autumn in the Brier” event will be held on Sat. Sept 25th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Greenbrier Historical Society Museum & Library grounds across from Greenbrier City Hall. The fall event is free to attend and features historical demonstrations, a Bake Sale, Book Sale, Silent Auction, BBQ, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, and vendor booths.