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The baddest bug in Tennessee!! Bee Panther

The king of bugs, the baddest bug in Tennessee.  This bug eats wasps and on occasion, hummingbirds!

Also known as the Red-Footed Cannibalfly, the bee panther may be seen on the hunt this time of year.

A Tennessee woman took a picture of the bug eating a wasp in her car. Believe it or not, it’s actually a very common fly in the south. It spends its days hunting for bugs and sometimes it even hunts down hummingbirds.

Fortunately, the fly is not known for going out of its way to bite and attack humans. However, it will bite if you try to catch it.

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UPDATE: 1 critically injured, extricated from crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard

One person was critically injured in a crash that shut down Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville Tuesday morning.

Progress on Spring Creek Parkway, where it crosses Spring Creek, on Nov. 17, 2025. (City of Clarksville, contributed)

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Spring Creek Parkway closing in on bridge over creek, connection to Wilma | VIDEO

The City of Clarksville Street Department is making more progress on Spring Creek Parkway, Phase 2, with several bridge supports in place.

State Rep. Jeff Burkhart of Clarksville is sworn in as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Jan. 10, 2023. (Contributed)

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Commission will vote on successor to Rep. Jeff Burkhart until next election

Following the death of Rep. Jeff Burkhart on Friday, the Montgomery County Commission will appoint someone to succeed him until the next election.

Clarksville Fire Rescue members train to be part of the new dive team. (CFR, contributed)

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Clarksville Fire Rescue begins training for new dive team

Clarksville Fire Rescue has officially begun the process of developing a dive team, marking a significant step forward in the department’s special operations response capabilities.

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UPDATE: Bypass reopened, back to normal after 5-vehicle crash

Five vehicles crashed on the Bypass in Clarksville Monday morning, completely closing the roadway.