CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
‘The guy is a war hero’: Cambodian refugee turned Army paratrooper remembered after fatal shooting: Sothon In made it from war-torn south Asia to a new life in the United States, and eventually into the Army, fighting for the country that saved his family. READ MORE
F&M Bank arena hits new milestone with topping out celebration: Before the final steel beam was put into place, it was signed by both mayors and the president of F&M Bank. READ MORE
Woman charged with faking autistic son’s death, leaving him alone in motel for 2 weeks: The 12-year-old was found two weeks after his mother told his school he had died, causing grief among teachers and fellow students. READ MORE
County Mayor Jim Durrett recaps 8 years of change, turning ‘pie in the sky’ to brick-and-mortar triumphs: The text of his speech, recapping accomplishments during his two terms in office. READ MORE
$365 million recycling center, with 140 jobs, planned for Guthrie, Kentucky: After this expansion, Novelis will employ 330 people in the small city, whose 2020 population was only 1,400 people. READ MORE
Cold case murder: Kenneth Hudspeth sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years: DNA evidence tied the man to the scene of a murder in a trailer park in 1996. READ MORE
Mayor Pitts announces upcoming plan for new parks, greenway spaces: Here are some of the public projects that will get city attention in the coming year, including parks, parking and Frosty Morn. READ MORE
Mom with disabilities gets 12-year judicial diversion in smothering death of infant: Her attorney said he hopes the situation will bring awareness to cases involving mental disabilities. READ MORE
Fresh & Fresh International Market brings new grocery options: They offer goods common to places like Japan, China and South Korea, including produce, frozen and dry goods, snacks and cookware. READ MORE
How 5 Star Media Group pitched in to make it a better year: From the Camp Rainbow Radiothon to Mayfield tornado relief, here are some of the ways 5 Star Media Group served the community and local charities in 2021. READ MORE
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