CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Over 18,000 lose power in Montgomery County after storm: Heavy winds brought down trees and power lines all over Clarksville, leaving many without power for over 6 hours. READ MORE
Man killed in crash, police asking for public’s help with cause: A car crashed on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard then into a parking lot near Applebee’s, killing one and critically injuring another. READ MORE
Schools turn attention to getting students, parents, teachers re-engaged after pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted more than just education, and CMCSS is working to re-engage everyone in a normal school environment. READ MORE
Woman charged with giving meth to baby, drowning her in tub: CPD detectives have made an arrest for the 2021 death of 5-month-old Angel Stanford. READ MORE
Downtown parking deck cut from city budget to pay for sidewalks near schools: The move was prompted by CMCSS’s recent decision to expand “parental responsibility zones,” requiring many students to walk to school, often on unsafe roads. READ MORE
Former City Council member David Allen announces he’s running for mayor: The former council member, veteran and local pastor will run for mayor in the November election. READ MORE
North Clarksville branch library survives attempt at delayed funding in county budget: Funding for two projects to improve the quality of life in north Clarksville were both drastically reduced in the final Montgomery County budget. READ MORE
Northwest High looks to large senior class to come back from rough football season: Here’s the first of our 2022 football season previews, starting with Northwest, where the key to success could be in the weight room. READ MORE
‘Let’s bring change’: Organizations team up to protest for ‘common sense gun laws’: In front of the Montgomery County Courthouse, T-shirts were put on a line to display the name of each recent shooting victim. READ MORE
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