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.

Education
10 months ago
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from library shelves at Fort Campbell schools

At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement and anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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

Hopkinsville weather: With an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain expected starting tonight, a Flood Watch has been issued for a portion of Christian County from midnight tonight through Wednesday morning.

Crime
12 months ago
Man dies after being run over multiple times in Pembroke parking lot

A man died after being run over multiple times by a woman at an apartment parking lot early Saturday morning in Pembroke. 

News
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of Christian County

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Christian County until 12:15 p.m. today.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Chad Heritage joins Monica Reed on all-new Beaver Mornings show

Chad Heritage, programming director and the voice of Beaver 100.3 during your afternoon drive, has joined Beaver Mornings with Monica Reed on Beaver 100.3.

News
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for northeast Christian County

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northeastern Christian County until 4 p.m.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch issued for Christian County

A Tornado Warning has been issued in Christian County.

Kentucky State Police investigate a fatal wreck on Highway 115 on June 15, 2024. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 year ago
Man killed in crash while fleeing from traffic safety checkpoint in Oak Grove

A man was killed in a crash while speeding away from a traffic safety checkpoint Saturday night in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

Business
2 years ago
Pennyrile’s Best: Here are the restaurants, shops and services voted best in 2024 | PHOTOS

The votes are in, and it’s time to announce the winners of the 2024 Pennyrile’s Best awards, a free-to-enter, free-to-vote, free-to-win competition for the best restaurants, shops and services in Hopkinsville and Oak Grove, Kentucky.

News
2 years ago
Election results: Final results in for presidential, Hopkinsville council primaries

The presidential primary and Hopkinsville City Council primary was held today, and polls closed at 6 p.m. Here are the election results.