CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Mammy Lane residents weigh in on proposed street name change: City leaders are considering changing the name of “Mammy Lane,” amid complaints that the name is rooted in slavery, sparking some debate among residents who live there. READ MORE
Montgomery County lifts mask order starting this week: Because of the number of vaccines now available and the added vaccination sites, Montgomery County is on track to have all vulnerable vulnerable populations vaccinated by the end of March. READ MORE
Driver pleads guilty in DUI wreck that killed Foo and Kay Subhawong: The 2019 wreck on Guthrie Highway also critically injured former CMCSS Schools Director David Baker and his wife, retired teacher Nina Baker. READ MORE
Mother of 4 killed in Monday wreck on US 41A Bypass: The woman who was the mother of four children, ranging in age from 18 months to 9 years. READ MORE
Austin Peay will return to pre-COVID class formats this summer: University officials also fully intend for Austin Peay to return to predominantly face-to-face classes this fall. READ MORE
Vaccines move to Phase 2, including ages 55 and up: The vaccines are now available to workers in key industries. Also, the free COVID-19 testing location has moved from Governor’s Square Mall back to the Health Department. READ MORE
Weather radios offline as severe storm rolls in: As a major storm rolled toward Middle Tennessee, weather radios in Montgomery and surrounding counties were offline. READ MORE
COVID-19 in Clarksville one year later: What we’ve lost and what we’ve gained: Over the last year, our community has faced immense and unimaginable challenges. We talked to some of our neighbors about their experiences and the changes to everyday life that the pandemic forced.READ MORE
Greenway extension opens at Austin Peay State University: The extension connects APSU to Clarksville’s Greenway and Riverwalk. READ MORE
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