CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Water pours into mall, 2 feet of flash flooding in parking lot: Parking lots and roads around the mall were flooded during the downpour. Water poured into the mall through the ceiling. READ MORE
Downtown event center name announced: F&M Bank Arena: The massive construction project, previously known as the Multi-Purpose Event Center, now has a real and permanent name. READ MORE
Clarksville shows ninth-most economic growth in 2021 among small U.S. metros: The recent study showed economic growth here was also 33rd in all cities nationwide. READ MORE
Parking garage downtown closed after cracks found in concrete slabs: An inspection this week uncovered structural issues, so the garage is closed for now. READ MORE
Former Rossview High band director charged with stealing trip money: He’s charged with taking money intended for a spring break band trip to New York City in March 2020. READ MORE
COVID-19 active cases nearly double over week in Montgomery County: Last Friday, July 23, there were 266 active cases. On Friday, July 30, there were 475. READ MORE
Tennessee Senate Republicans write letter urging everyone to get COVID-19 vaccine: 97% of COVID hospitalizations and more than 98% of COVID deaths in Tennessee were among those who have not received the vaccine. READ MORE
Home invasion stopped by homeowner who stabbed attacker with sword concealed in walking cane: The attacker, who was stabbed three times in the torso, called a friend afterward and said he might not make it, according to police. READ MORE
Fort Campbell to resume requiring face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status: In the next few days, post officials will release a local policy to match the new DoD rules. READ MORE
Austin Peay football player charged with slashing neck of teammate: During a fight over a missing key, the players fought, and the victim ended up with knife wounds to his neck and his wrist, requiring stitches. READ MORE
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