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
2 years ago
Welcome to Christian County Now!

We’re excited to launch this brand new local news website focused on Hopkinsville, Oak Grove and the other communities of Christian County, Kentucky.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Chance of rain to start the week

Hopkinsville forecast: There’s a chance of showers for most of the work week, but things should clear up toward the weekend.

News
2 years ago
Weekend weather: Awesome Labor Day weekend ahead for Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville forecast: A beautiful Labor Day weekend is ahead, with warming temps and sunny skies.

Crime
2 years ago
Residents warned about scam caller impersonating Christian County Sheriff’s Office sergeant

Several citizens reported this month to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office that they received scam calls from someone impersonating a CCSO officer.

Crime
2 years ago
Man driving 101 mph on I-24 arrested on meth, littering charges in Christian County

A man who said he was speeding “because he wanted to feel the beat of the music” was clocked doing 101 mph on Interstate 24 by a Christian County Sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday.

Military
2 years ago
Fort Campbell says farewell to garrison commander Col. Andrew Jordan

Fort Campbell said goodbye to Col. Andrew Jordan and welcomed Col. Christopher Midberry as garrison commander at a change of command ceremony on post Wednesday.

Military
2 years ago
Native American remains receive symbolic headstone at Fort Campbell

A special marker has recently been placed on the gravesite of more than 50 partial Native American remains at the German POW Cemetery, thanks to a unique collaboration between Fort Campbell and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office (EBCI THPO).

The Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Entertainment
2 years ago
Disney movie ‘Tangled’ showing soon at Alhambra Theatre

The Disney movie Tangled is the fourth and final film in our Summer Smarts children’s movies series being shown at the Alhambra this summer.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Saving Melpomene: Son of sculptor to make repairs to Round Table Park statue

Dr. Marc Shields, son of the late Steve Shields, is traveling to Hopkinsville to make repairs to one of his father’s most beloved and treasured sculptures, the goddess Melpomene, found at Round Table Literary Park at Hopkinsville Community College.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Southern Lanes offers bowling, bumper cars, mini-golf, arcade, pool tables and more

Southern Lanes of Hopkinsville is a family-owned business with 16 bowling lanes, a pro shop, a snack bar, an arcade, bumper cars, mini-golf, and a full bar with pool tables!