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News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Hair-pulling case, Walmart murder verdict, ACT Authority and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a student hair-pulling case at Minglewood Elementary and a murder verdict in a Walmart parking lot slaying.

News
3 years ago
JCM Racing becomes family affair with Joe C. Maynard and Shelby Maynard set to race

As JCM Racing and owner Joe Maynard prepare for their third season of operating an NHRA team, JCM Racing will be adding two different drivers to represent their brand for the 2024 season, and you could consider it to be a family affair.

The Clarksville Rundown
3 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Murder at Walmart over bag of chips, ACT Authority, and why you should drive a bus | PODCAST

A criminal’s dumb attempt to get away with killing a Walmart employee, the city’s smart moves to pay for the Performing Arts Center, and Ryan shares how his dad’s second career as a school bus driver changed his life.

News
3 years ago
‘He would have fed him’: Daughter of Walmart employee killed in parking lot remembers his legacy and love

On Wednesday, a jury found Christopher Clark guilty of first-degree murder in the Clarksville Walmart slaying, bringing some relief to the family he left behind.

News
3 years ago
School says Clarksville teacher screamed in 4-year-old’s face, pulled his hair, pushed him; DCS reopens investigation

A Minglewood Elementary School teacher accused of screaming at a 4-year-old special needs student, pulling his hair and pushing him received a three-day suspension and reprimand earlier this school year.

News
3 years ago
City seeks public feedback on safety action plan to prevent serious injuries on roadways

As the City of Clarksville plans for the next phase of their comprehensive safety action plan, they are looking to members of the community for feedback over the plan’s strategies.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Mostly sunny skies with a chance of rain on Friday

Clarksville forecast: Showers on Friday will kick off the month of March, with mostly sunny skies the rest of the weekend. 

Crime
3 years ago
Man found guilty of murder in shooting of Walmart employee over stolen bag of chips, drink

After three days of testimony and an hour and 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of guilty Wednesday for a man charged with the murder of a 55-year-old Walmart employee.

News
3 years ago
3 dogs, 6 puppies killed in garage fire in Montgomery County

Three dogs and six puppies died in a fire in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning.

News
3 years ago
Family of 6 escapes house fire off Madison Street during morning thunderstorm

A family of six escaped a fire at their home on East Meadow Circle in Clarksville during the thunderstorm Wednesday morning.