CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a debate over control of the Senior Center, a forum for sheriff candidates and a fatal stabbing.
Ajax Turner Senior Center plans to relocate rather than fall under city management: Lawyers for the Senior Center announced during the City Council’s meeting they plan to relocate from their Clark Street facility. READ MORE
Jury finds man not guilty of murder in 2022 fentanyl overdose: A jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all charges, acquitting Dominic Enrique Rios in the 2022 death of Matthew Ashburn. READ MORE
Where sheriff candidates stand on booking log, rehabilitation, retaining deputies: Candidates for Montgomery County sheriff Dexter Mines, Mike Oliver and Johnny Ransdell weighed in on key issues in the race. READ MORE
22-year-old woman stabbed to death in northeast Clarksville home identified by CPD: Clarksville Police announced that the victim in Sunday’s domestic-related homicide has been identified. READ MORE
City Council OKs Frosty Morn project, new renderings and plans unveiled: The proposed rezone request went before the Regional Planning Commission and City Council, getting approval from both. READ MORE
Man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 70 mph head-on collision on Bypass: He was convicted of guilty of vehicular homicide and several other charges in the 2023 head-on collision that involved five vehicles. READ MORE
Early voting wraps up with 4,638 ballots cast so far in county primary: Early and absentee voting wrapped up Thursday for the Montgomery County Primary Election, with Election Day coming up. READ MORE
Bicyclist dies after being hit by truck on Fort Campbell Boulevard: A man was killed when his bicycle was hit Monday night. READ MORE
Rossview Road, Dunbar Cave Road intersection realignment nearly finished: A key highway entrance into Clarksville has been getting a major makeover as part of the City’s Transportation 2020+ master plan. READ MORE
Clarksville Housing Authority learns of positive radon test results from December: The CHA said elevated readings of radon have been discovered in some of their units set for redevelopment. READ MORE
Sprinkler requirement for ‘stacked duplexes’ gets first approval from City Council: The council heard from Clarksville Fire Rescue on the safety challenges with stacked duplexes, which CFR treats as apartments. READ MORE
Ted Young retires after 32 years coaching Clarksville High School basketball: Young began his coaching career at in 1994 as an assistant before becoming head coach in 1998. READ MORE
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