Curtis Leblanc

Curtis is a news reporter and editor. He is studying at Austin Peay State University for a bachelors in English and Communications, with a concentration in journalism and minor in creative writing.

News
9 months ago
No more Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave? State proposes draining it, says maintenance costs too high

State officials are considering whether they should permanently drain Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, thus turning the artificial lake back into a natural stream.

News
9 months ago
Montgomery County Commission OKs resolution asking state for 5th General Sessions judge

The Montgomery County Commission approved a resolution on Monday requesting a fifth General Sessions judge position to help ease the load with Juvenile Court.

News
9 months ago
Woodlawn Utility proposes discontinuing water fluoridation, despite concern from dentists

Woodlawn Utility District, which provides water to about 4,000 households in west Montgomery County, is proposing to stop putting fluoride in its water by Dec. 31.

News
9 months ago
Schools in Clarksville-Montgomery County see continued improvement in teacher retention rate, up to 87.5%

After a low recruitment level during the 2021-2022 school year, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is on track to return to pre-Covid levels. The school board was given a presentation on Tuesday about employee recruitment and retention data from this school year against years past.

News
10 months ago
Following revenue loss over Miller Town, city plans to increase involvement in IDB agreements

the City Finance Committee on Monday approved sending forward a measure that would require city approval and involvement in local PILOT negotiations.

News
10 months ago
From juvenile detainee to lawyer, Clarksville man returns to share thanks, need for rehabilitation services

At a Montgomery County Commission meeting on Nov. 4. Artrice Pray shared his success story – from juvenile detainee to lawyer – and used it as an example for why a new juvenile resource center is needed

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Art Club creates Chalk ‘N’ Talk artwork at Austin Peay State University | PHOTOS

The Austin Peay State University Art Club produced several pieces of chalk walk art at their last meeting, on Nov. 14, behind the Art & Design building.

News
10 months ago
Additional judge proposal postponed by Montgomery County Commission

The Montgomery County Commission voted to postpone until December a resolution that would create a fifth judge position for Juvenile Court.