CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the resignation of the teacher at the center of a nude selfies controversy, a sentencing in a fentanyl death case and the Army’s new “Cheyanne” tiltrotor.
‘What occurred was inexcusable’: Teacher who showed nude selfies to student resigns: Matthew Vedder has resigned from CMCSS, ending his due process rights as external investigations move forward. READ MORE
Housing Authority removes $700K from Development Corporation, ends funding stream: Following a shakeup on the board of the Development Corporation and ongoing questions, the Clarksville Housing Authority has removed its funding streams and assets. READ MORE
Man sentenced to 18 years in 2019 fentanyl overdose death of friend: Nearly seven years after Kayla Valasquez died from fentanyl exposure, the friend who delivered the drug was sentenced to prison on murder charges. READ MORE
MV-75 Cheyenne II: Army announces name of tiltrotor aircraft to replace Black Hawk: The U.S. Army announced the name for its new Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and confirmed that it will go first to the 101st Airborne Division. READ MORE
4 families who lost it all in Summit Heights fire moved to new homes, helped by community: CHA Executive Director Wanda Allen shared updates on the tenants, as well as the work that went on behind the scenes. READ MORE
Plans unveiled for 254,000-square-foot, 4-story Clarksville Multi-Specialty VA Clinic: The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System shared new renderings of the facility coming to Spring Creek Parkway. READ MORE
Early voting begins in Montgomery County Primary, with 4 contested races on ballot: Despite that there are 64 people running, there are only four contested district-level races on the primary ballot. READ MORE
Stop signs being removed at Rossview and Rollow after grading to improve visibility: Safety improvements at the intersection are now complete, and as a result, the temporary stop signs are being removed. READ MORE
Dos Bros coming soon to Sango area of Clarksville, with made-to-order Tex Mex: Dos Bros, a Tennessee-based Tex-Mex franchise, has announced that they are opening a location here. READ MORE
Northeast High’s Brimley steps down: Northeast High School head boys basketball coach Ivard Brimely has stepped down after three years at the position. READ MORE
Meet the All-Area Boys Basketball Team | PHOTOS: Let’s take a look at the standout athletes from this season for the Clarksville Now All-Area Boys Basketball Team. READ MORE
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