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Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the upcoming school cellphone ban, a child drowning in Big West Fork Creek and the opening of the new Phoenix Theatres.

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred on May 2 and May 23.

A Clarksville man who had been charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect in the 2021 death of an infant had his charge dismissed, though the mother is still facing trial.

Phoenix Theatres celebrated the grand opening of their Clarksville location Thursday with a marching band, buffet, live music, a “film cutting” and premieres for the Mission Impossible and Lilo & Stitch movies.

CMCSS will ban phones during school hours this fall, and it can’t come soon enough. Imagine kids having to speak to each other in the hallways!

The final Boots Display Memorial is taking place this week at Fort Campbell, honoring almost 8,000 soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

Clarksville forecast: Try to get in your Memorial Day weekend events on Friday, because there’s a chance rain could dampen the rest of the weekend.

The body of the 12-year-old boy who went who went missing on Big West Fork Creek on Sunday has been recovered.