CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Birth at Montgomery County Jail took place alone in woman’s cell, but shortly after medical check: The Montgomery County Jail has conducted a review of what happened and released a timeline of events surrounding the birth at the jail. READ MORE
School officials to meet with parents on improved recess in Clarksville-Montgomery County: CMCSS is an innovative district, one parent said. “We’re asking that you remain innovative” and do another recess pilot program. READ MORE
Man shot in chest in Dotsonville area of Montgomery County, 66-year-old woman arrested: Deputies arrived at the scene to find a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. READ MORE
Montgomery County Commission to consider plan to buy land for new elementary school: The Montgomery County Budget Committee has sent forward a resolution that would allow the county to purchase land to build another, unnamed CMCSS elementary school. READ MORE
Stolen ambulance leads Clarksville police on chase, ending in crash on I-24: The suspect drove onto I-24 eastbound, and when officers tried to stop it, the ambulance hit a patrol car READ MORE
6-year-old asked to be classmate’s girlfriend with ‘borrowed’ diamond ring | VIDEO: Her first-grade daughter came home with a ring she’d been given by a young suitor. Problem was, the ring wasn’t exactly a trinket. READ MORE
F&M Bank Arena to host first pro hockey game in October: Peoria vs. Huntsville: The Clarksville arena’s first professional hockey game will feature the Peoria Rivermen and the Huntsville Havoc in a Southern Professional Hockey League preseason match. READ MORE
Riverfest headliners announced: Little Texas, Tyler Rich, Ryan Griffin and Haven Madison: Riverfest will go out with a country kick on Saturday and a pop bang on Sunday in the final festival, coming up Sept. 9 and 10. READ MORE
Philomena Egyptian opens on Tiny Town Road, owner calls it ‘dream come true’: Philomena Egyptian is Clarksville’s new Egyptian restaurant, and owner Ayman Saydhom told Clarksville Now it’s a dream come true for him and his family. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy defensive tackle named Player of the Week with 3.5 sacks in one game: The Cougars’ senior rusher compiled 10 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and 2 additional quarterback hurries. READ MORE
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