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News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: School cellphone ban, creek drowning, new theater opens and other top stories this week

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.

A burglar shown on camera at a THCA shop in May 2025. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
4 months ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Man seen breaking into CBD shops, stealing merchandise

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

Crime
4 months ago
Child abuse/neglect charge dismissed against man in 2021 death of 2-month-old

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.

Derek Almada and Cory Jacobson handle the "film cutting" at the Phoenix Theatres grand opening on May 22, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
4 months ago
New Phoenix movie theater opens with ‘film cutting’ at Governor’s Square Mall | PHOTOS

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.

News
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why cellphone ban during school day this fall is excellent idea | PODCAST

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!

Fort Campbell's Boots Display Memorial on May 22, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Military
4 months ago
Fort Campbell honors almost 8,000 soldiers in final Boots Display Memorial | PHOTOS

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.

News
4 months ago
Weekend weather: After Friday, rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead

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.

Search efforts continuing for the 12-year-old boy reported missing on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the area of Billy Dunlop Park. (CPD Contributed)
News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Body of missing 12-year-old boy recovered Thursday morning

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