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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

News
12 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch issued for Christian County

Hopkinsville weather: A Tornado Watch has been issued for Christian and surrounding counties until 8 p.m. Residents should stay alert for weather warnings throughout the day.

Military
12 months ago
101st Airborne Division identifies pilot killed in Apache helicopter accident at Fort Campbell

The 101st Airborne Division has identified the soldier who died in an AH-64 Apache helicopter training accident at Fort Campbell on Wednesday.

Military
1 year ago
Helicopter accident on Fort Campbell kills soldier, seriously injures another

One soldier was killed and another seriously injured in a helicopter training incident on post Wednesday night.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Flo Rida to take Fort Campbell ‘Low’ with free July Fourth concert

Hit-making rapper Flo Rida will be the headliner at Fort Campbell’s 2025 Independence Day Celebration concert and carnival.

News
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.