CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Clarksville Gas and Water to raise rates and fees following council approval: After a meeting that got heated, with one council member making personal accusations, the council approved the first reading. READ MORE
Father, nephew charged with killing disabled man last February: Little Jimmie’s father and nephew were arrested in December and charged with his murder. READ MORE
Council OKs plan for city to purchase Clarksville Speedway: The purchase will pave the way for the city to widen Needmore Road without additional costs and to build the Hazelwood Recreation Complex. READ MORE
Man charged with vehicular homicide in head-on wreck in June: A Clarksville man has been arrested on charges that he caused a head-on collision last year that involved five vehicles, killing one woman. READ MORE
Parents discuss Kirkwood Elementary rezoning impact on special needs students, military families: With the final vote approaching, the school board sat down to listen to the public’s opinion on the proposal. READ MORE
Old Glory Distilling Co. set to open restaurant and expand distillery experience: The business is on the verge of completing extensive renovations, which will include a full, state-of-the-art restaurant. READ MORE
Nurse aide wanted on 2022 homicide, elder abuse charges arrested in Georgia: Almost 10 months after warrants were issued for her arrest, the nurse aide was found and arrested during a traffic stop. READ MORE
CarMax planning used car business location off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard: The plans for CarMax include extending Merchant’s Boulevard from its current terminus just south of 101st Parkway. READ MORE
Torri James scores 1,000th career point as Rossview High basketball sweeps Northwest: Torri James joined the list of Clarksville legends with 1,000 points. READ MORE
Clarksville High guard named Player of the Week: This junior guard scored 39 total points through two games played during the week of Dec. 25. READ MORE
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