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A pedestrian was injured in a crash Thursday night in Clarksville. Police say the crash happened on Providence Boulevard near Red River Bridge at around 9:50 p.m. Both north and southbound lanes are currently closed. The pedestrian was taken to Tennova Healthcare and their condition is unknown at this time, however, police did say the fatal crash team was called to the scene.
A man has been convicted of multiple charges in Wilson County more than two years after he allegedly fell on top of his infant daughter while under the influence of fentanyl, which led to her death. Authorities said the infant had been left in the care of her father, Jesse Wayne Craddock, while her mother was at work. Based on evidence gathered during the investigation and the autopsy, officials determined the baby died from asphyxiation. Craddock is set to be sentenced in November.
The Cheatham County Commission and the Ashland City Council both agreed they do not want the Tennessee Valley Authority to build a new power plant, so they passed two resolutions this week giving the proposal a big thumbs down. TVA officials said they have extended the public comment period to hear all the concerns, but they also said the new plant would help meet the energy demands of a fast-growing population in Middle Tennessee, powering about half a million homes and replacing the coal unit at the Cumberland Plant. However, the corporation added it is very early in the process with this plant.
To illustrate the dangers of hot cars, National Weather Service personnel in Texas put the record heat wave to good use by baking a batch of cookies on the dashboard. Officials say it was 105 degrees F outside and 190 degrees inside the car when the cookie dough was placed on the dashboard. The cookies were left to cook for about 4 1/2 hours. While not golden brown, they were fully baked – and reportedly delicious.
