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Kenwood bus tragedy prompts vigils and counseling for Clarksville area schools
local14 days ago

Kenwood bus tragedy prompts vigils and counseling for Clarksville area schools

Two Kenwood Middle School students died and at least seven others were critically injured when a school bus on a field trip collided with a Trailblazer and a TDOT dump truck on Highway 70 in Carroll County. The bus carried 25 students and five adults; the driver was severely injured. The TDOT truck wasn’t at fault, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating. The bus was en route to Jackson for a Toyota Hub City Grand Prix/Greenpower USA race. In Clarksville, counselors will be available at Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools and vigils are planned for Monday as the community prays for those affected, with Governor Bill Lee also weighing in.

Two Students Killed as School Bus Collision Shocks Carroll County
local14 days ago

Two Students Killed as School Bus Collision Shocks Carroll County

A Kenwood Middle School bus carrying around two dozen students and staff returning from a Jackson field trip collided with a TDOT dump truck and a Trailblazer in Carroll County, killing two students at the scene and injuring several others. About 25 students and five adults were on the bus; seven helicopters and multiple ambulances evacuated victims to hospitals in Memphis, Nashville, and nearby facilities. The TDOT truck does not appear to be at fault, and authorities are continuing the investigation. The driver and some students were reported in critical or serious condition at various times as updates followed.

NH Carroll County Special Election Flips to Democrat in Surprise Upset
politics1 month ago

NH Carroll County Special Election Flips to Democrat in Surprise Upset

Democrat Bobbi Boudman won the Carroll County District 7 special election in New Hampshire, defeating Republican Dale Fincher 51% to 47% (2,207 to 2,043 of 4,331 votes) after the seat opened with Glenn Cordelli’s resignation. The district, which includes Ossipee, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro, swung from a double-digit GOP advantage in 2022 to a narrow Democratic win, a result fueling discussions of Democratic momentum ahead of November.

"Carroll County Firefighter Arrested for Intentionally Setting Fires"
crime2 years ago

"Carroll County Firefighter Arrested for Intentionally Setting Fires"

Allison Nicole Creutzer, a volunteer firefighter in Carroll County, was arrested and charged with intentionally setting fires in the Eldersburg and Liberty Reservoir areas. The 20-year-old was connected to a string of intentionally set wood fires and was also charged with calling in a false report of a fire. Creutzer was a member of two fire departments and was released on a $10,000 unsecured personal bond. The State Fire Marshal emphasized that her alleged actions do not reflect on the thousands of dedicated firefighters who serve the community.