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Clockwise from top left, school bus crash, zinc plant, Checkers, DUI homicide case.
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News in Clarksville: School bus crash, Project Crucible, DUI death verdict and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the aftermath of the fatal school bus crash, updates on the zinc plant project, and a DUI homicide verdict.

A proposed redevelopment of Frosty Morn for senior housing (Contributed, City of Clarksville)
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Affordable senior housing proposed for Frosty Morn redevelopment, with 65 units

A special session meeting has been scheduled for the City Council to discuss a lease agreement for the development of affordable senior housing at Frosty Morn.

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Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver

The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)
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‘I know it’s been a long road’: City Council OKs rezoning for new, 4-story VA Clinic

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a 61-acre site rezone, which was recently selected as the location for Clarksville’s new VA Clinic.

Water overflowing near the intersection of Old Russellville Pike and Dunbar Cave Road in February 2025. (Jim Knoll contributed)
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Old Russellville Pike rezoning approved, RJ Corman to clean up debris near tracks

The City Council narrowly approved the second reading of a rezoning that will transition more than 10 acres on Old Russellville Pike.

Checkers location. (Contributed by Allie Nowak with All Points Public Relations)
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Checkers returns to Clarksville with location on Fort Campbell Boulevard

Checkers and Rally’s has announced they are opening a new fast food restaurant on April 7 on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

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Easter weekend weather: Sunny skies on Sunday, but chance of storms on Saturday

Clarksville forecast: The outlook for Easter Sunday has improved, with no chance of rain in the forecast. Rain is likely on Saturday, though, with a chance of storms.

Crime
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‘He told me to put a tracker in her car’: Daughter testifies in Eagle View Drive murder trial

Jurors heard emotional testimony from Bean’s daughter and graphic autopsy findings Wednesday, as the 2021 Eagle View Drive fatal shooting trial continues.

Backyard of Jim Knoll on Cheshire Road in February 2025. (Contributed by Jim Knoll)
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Council reviews history of Old Russellville Pike stormwater ahead of 2nd vote on rezoning

The City Council resumed discussion on the Old Russellville Pike rezoning, with the Street Department sharing recent stormwater history and data from 1997 and 2010.

Korea Zinc's Project Crucible opening ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview on April 1, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
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Korea Zinc launches $6.6B ‘Project Crucible’ refinery project in Montgomery County | PHOTOS

Local and state leaders joined executives from South Korea at the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview on Wednesday to mark the beginning of Project Crucible.