CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the search for a missing boy, protests over the Senior Center changes and a 101st Airborne Division deployment.
After 8-hour search, missing 3-year-old boy found hiding in attic: After an eight-hour search involving multiple agencies, bloodhounds and drones, the boy was found hiding in the attic of his residence. READ MORE
Protesters object to changes at Senior Center, resident speaks out on Adult Day Center closure: A protest was held outside the City Council meeting opposing the changes being made to the Ajax Turner Senior Center, where the city plans to take over operations on July 1. READ MORE
Courthouse shooting: As victim recovers, judge keeps Eatherly’s bond at $1 million: Fox’s mother says he is slowly recovering as a judge kept the accused shooter’s bond at $1 million after conflicting accounts of what led to the gunfire. READ MORE
101st Airborne Division ‘Bastogne’ brigade to deploy to Southern border: The 1st Mobile Brigade “Bastogne” will be deploying to the U.S.-Mexico border, the Department of the Army announced. READ MORE
Crime Stoppers tips lead to Oak Grove homicide arrest in Clarksville: A man wanted by police in a November homicide in has been arrested in Clarksville, thanks to several Crime Stoppers tips. READ MORE
School Board public comment changes on table as CMCSS updates staff cellphone policy: The School Board is considering banning speakers from giving away their time and cutting the speaking limit back to three minutes. READ MORE
City Council postpones ordinance to abolish Parking Commission: After weeks of discussion, the City Council voted to defer an ordinance that looked to move parking enforcement under the Police Department. READ MORE
Kenwood bus crash: CMCSS says parents were notified, parent says many learned online: CMCSS says staff individually notified parents after the March 27 Kenwood Middle School bus crash – a timeline that differs from what a parent told the School Board. READ MORE
Chi-Town Hot Dogs plans comeback, honoring legacy of co-founder Donna Johnson: Five years after shutting down operations, Chi-Town Hot Dogs is planning a comeback while honoring the memory of one of their founders. READ MORE
‘Couldn’t be more excited’: Austin Peay football coach Jeff Faris on 2026 schedule: The Austin Peay football schedule has been finalized, and head coach Jeff Faris is excited for another season. READ MORE
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