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The latest scam is called “Brushing”

Imagine gifts from Amazon just showing up at your house from strangers. At first, it might seem like your lucky day. But, when the packages keep coming, often with items you really have no interest in, you’d probably start to wonder, or worry.

It’s happening to consumers all over the country.

Find out what the latest scam is all about!

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Remaining candidates for City of Clarksville City Council Ward 2. On the left, Eric Claunch, on the right, AC Lopez. (Contributed by Eric Claunch)

yesterday in News

City Council postpones appointment of Ward 2 councilperson following voting stalemate

After two hours of deliberation, the Clarksville City Council has voted to postpone the appointment process for the selection of a Ward 2 councilperson due to a voting stalemate between two candidates.

yesterday in News

Clarksville Street Department plans winter storm debris cleanup

The Clarksville Street Department will be conducting an abbreviated clean-up effort after the recent winter storm.

Coal, ready to be turned into electrical energy at the TVA Cumberland Fossil Plant in Cumberland City, Tennessee on July 16, 2025. (Lee Erwin)

yesterday in Business, News

TVA decides to keep coal-fired plant running alongside new gas plant near Clarksville

The Tennessee Valley Authority board voted Wednesday to reverse course and keep the old coal-fired Cumberland Fossil Plant up and running.

yesterday in News

TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck ties up Interstate 24 traffic in Clarksville

A wreck near Exit 1 on Interstate 24 has traffic tied up in Clarksville.

Cheyanne Maddox is sentenced on Feb. 11, 2026. (WKRN, contributed)

yesterday in Crime, News

UPDATE: Mom sentenced to 20 years in death, abuse of disabled 13-year-old son

Cheyenne Dawn Maddox was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for the 2022 death of her 13-year-old disabled son, Kadaris Maddox.