Month: July 2026

The search for an elderly woman ended in tragedy Thursday afternoon after she was located deceased a short distance from her home. According to the Clarksville Police Department, 87-year-old Alice “Jo” Procopio was reported missing Thursday morning after a neighbor saw that the front door on her Country Club Court home was standing open and called the police. It was believed at the time that she could have been going […]

The Pennyrile Area Development District is promoting and congratulating Hayla Swaw, who will act as the Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. According to a news release, Swaw previously served as PeADD's Deputy Chief Financial Officer, working alongside Chief Financial Officer Alisha Sutton to oversee the agency's financial operations. After 11 years with PeADD, Swaw now assumes the agency's top financial leadership role as Sutton prepares to retire on July 31. […]

Governor Andy Beshear is under fire from the agriculture community, after he chose to replace members of the Kentucky State Fair Board, which led to the removal of the president and CEO of Kentucky Venues.  The move comes after a Supreme Court ruling that determined that the governor and his office is ultimately accountable for what the Fair Board, and other boards, do and how they operate and that he […]

Heads up to Clarksville motorists and those who might make a visit to the area—the City of Clarksville and the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be conducting utility and road work on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard starting Monday.  This work will take place at the intersection of Spring Creek Parkway and Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, and it is a part of the second phase of construction for the Spring Creek Parkway. It […]

Today is the penultimate day of the 75th Western Kentucky State Fair, so don’t miss out—head out to get your favorite fair foods, ride your favorite rides and participate in something fun before the fair closes out for another year.  Speaking with WHOP this week, Barry and Cannon Cornelius spoke on how special this fair is, being the 75th anniversary along with the 250th birthday of the United States. Gates […]