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Crime
11 months ago
Charges dropped against veteran with Alzheimer’s who was punched unconscious by Guthrie officer

It’s been three months since George Henderson – an Army veteran with Alzheimer’s disease – was taken to the ground by a Guthrie, Kentucky, police officer and arrested for suspicion of drugs. Despite his declining condition and seizures, they have a reason to be relieved: All charges have been dropped.

News
11 months ago
10 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Wilma Rudolph

In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 10 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Family hopes shelter dog turned service animal can help 7-year-old girl with rare chromosome disorder

The McCurdy family has welcomed a new member to their family: a shelter dog named Clifford who has eyes only for their daughter Paislee and her health. They are asking for the community’s help to ensure Clifford can do his best work.

Military
12 months ago
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools

At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement and anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

News
12 months ago
Reuniting with family, getting jobs, entering rehab: Clarksville warming shelter helped 14 people get off streets

Clarksville Area Urban Ministries is celebrating the successes of 14 guests of the emergency warming shelter who acquired jobs, entered rehab and even returned to school.

News
12 months ago
Over 900 homeless children reported in Montgomery County, help is available to families in need

Hundreds of children in Clarksville are homeless, most of them living with their families in cars, in temporary motel rooms, or on the street. All told, there are currently over 900 homeless children here, a number that last year topped 1,300.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Greenway expands near Red River in Clarksville, with pedestrian bridge construction to begin soon

As Montgomery County digs into its plans to create a Greenway connecting Clarksville to Ashland City, the City of Clarksville is making major headway on its Greenway.

News
1 year ago
‘Lisa would have never let it get this bad’: Husband of dog rescue owner on what went wrong

The husband of a dog rescue owner who recently passed away spoke with Clarksville Now about his wife’s legacy and what went wrong at the Indian Mound rescue.