CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Couple convicted of negligent homicide in death of bed-ridden sister: The woman had Parkinson’s disease and was in the couple’s care for a year and a half. She was found malnourished and riddled with bed sores. READ MORE
Is it time for Montgomery County to have paid fire service? And who will pay? Outside the city limits, fire protection is provided by an all-volunteer force. As more subdivisions are built, the pressure on them is growing. READ MORE
Strict rules for fortune tellers, tarot card readers could be lifted: In a little-known city code, fortune tellers and tarot card readers are required to meet strict standards for higher education, physical health and morality. The City Council will vote on whether to repeal that. READ MORE
Pay raise of 5% proposed for county employees: Citing inflation causing some county government employees to be unable to earn a living wage, Mayor Jim Durrett is proposing an immediate cost-of-living adjustment. READ MORE
Woman killed in crash on Whitfield Road: The 51-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the narrow road. READ MORE
Racing to replace the Black Hawk: The Army is getting ready to replace the Black Hawk helicopter. Doug Englen of Bell discusses their proposed future vertical lift aircraft. READ MORE
Leatherwood Distillery opens location in Clarksville: There’s a new distillery in town, and it started in nearby Pleasant View. READ MORE
Joe and Cathi Maynard become majority owners of NHRA racing team: The deal makes the Maynards the only Clarksville residents to own a national professional sports team. READ MORE
Northeast High hopes to bounce back under new head football coach: The Eagles finished under .500 with a record of 3-7. But this season they feel ready for a comeback. READ MORE
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