Chris Smith

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of Clarksville Now. He has been a trusted professional journalist for over 30 years, with the last 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

News
5 months ago
Work week weather: Much warmer weather, with highs nearing 90 degrees

Hopkinsville forecast: It’s about to get a lot warmer in Hopkinsville, with highs nearing 90 starting on Tuesday.

Crime
5 months ago
Man shot on East Second Street, suspect turns herself in to Hopkinsville Police

A man was shot near East Second Street on May 21, and the suspect turned herself in to Hopkinsville Police.

The Hoptown Hoppers baseball team mascot Stitches at the meet the team event at Casey Jones Distillery on May 30, 2025
Lifestyle
5 months ago
Hoptown Hoppers introduces 2025 roster in Meet the Hoppers event | PHOTOS

The Hoptown Hoppers baseball team introduced their 2025 roster on Friday in Hopkinsville.

News
5 months ago
Jennie Stuart Health to partner with CCPS to expand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center

Jennie Stuart Health on Friday announced a new partnership with Christian County Public Schools to support the expansion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center in Hopkinsville.

Crime
5 months ago
Oak Grove Police see spike in reports of damaged mailboxes, removal of mail

Residents in Oak Grove have seen a recent spike in damaged mailboxes and removal of mail, which is a federal offense.

Stateline Road closure planned starting June 2, 2025. (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, contributed)
News
5 months ago
Stateline Road in Oak Grove to be blocked next week for railroad crossing upgrades

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to block Stateline Road near Fort Campbell Boulevard next week to upgrade a railroad crossing.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Free movie series coming to Alhambra Theatre with Goofy, Grease, Harry Potter and more

The Pennyroyal Arts Council, in partnership with the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, has launched a new Community Movie Series at the Alhambra Theatre

Crime
5 months ago
Drunk man on beer run almost runs into Hopkinsville Police cruiser

A drunk man making a beer run nearly ran into a Hopkinsville Police cruiser early Saturday morning.

Crime
5 months ago
Traffic stop leads to meth arrest of Dawson Springs woman in Hopkinsville

A Dawson Springs woman was arrested on Memorial Day following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of meth and an open beverage.

Military
5 months ago
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS

The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country.