CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
DCS completes new investigation, teacher relocated over screaming at child, pulling his hair: After reopening the investigation, the teacher was identified by DCS to be a perpetrator of child abuse. READ MORE
Man gets 25 years in prison for selling fentanyl while on bond with murder charge: While he was out on bond, he sold a “fentanyl mixture” to a confidential informant. READ MORE
School vouchers: City Council weighs in to oppose them, amid accusations on both sides: The council passed a resolution opposing Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act. READ MORE
School Board told it’s allowed to name schools after people: The school board attorney was able to quell some of the confusion and questions lingering after the rejection of the previously proposed school name. A county commissioner suggests Jimmy Terry Sr. READ MORE
Jim ‘N Nick’s proposes location for their barbecue, ribs, wings and more: The Alabama barbecue chain has submitted site plans to open a spot in Clarksville. READ MORE
Raising Cane’s chicken finger drive-thru proposes location: Have you tried Raising Cane’s? They’re planning a spot in Clarksville for their chicken fingers, fry sauce and toast specialties. READ MORE
Rudy’s Diner returns, but in new spot on Riverside Drive: The diner previously closed on Madison Street after decades as a local favorite. READ MORE
Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, Keith Wallen coming for concert at F&M Bank Arena: Early 2000s rock band Breaking Benjamin is coming this spring, making an appearance with special guests Daughtry and Keith Wallen. READ MORE
Miss Tennessee USA pageant winners crowned: Miss Rocky Top was crowned Miss Tennessee USA Saturday evening at APSU, and Miss Lakeland was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA. They will go on to the Miss USA pageants in Hollywood, California. Check out the photos! READ MORE
West Creek head football coach steps down, accepts new position off the field: West Creek High head football coach Rob Gallowitz announced he plans to step away from coaching to pursue a new career opportunity. READ MORE
Rossview ends their season in loss to Independence in state semifinal: “For me personally, I’ve always coached underdogs. … Twenty-eight years coaching, and I finally got this taste in my mouth. I’ll never forget it the rest of my life,” said Rossview head coach Johnny Jackson. READ MORE
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