CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including city election candidates on the issues, the Konen double murder trial and an 11-year-old girl reports a house fire.

Where do they stand? City mayor candidates on streets, taxes, flooding: The candidates for Clarksville mayor are Mark Riggins, Wanda Smith and Brian Zacharias. Here are their responses on five key topics. READ MORE

$800,000 question: Should Hankook pay taxes on raw materials? A question about how much Hankook Tire should pay Montgomery County in taxes under its PILOT agreement came back to the Industrial Development Board this week. READ MORE

DNA and gunshot residue: 5 takeaways in Konen double murder trial: Jurors heard more testimony about family dynamics, firearms handling, phone records, and forensic findings as the Konen double murder trial continued. READ MORE

Growth isn’t paying for growth: Council to consider budget restructuring: A discussion was held regarding the structure of the city budget, aiming to hold a negotiation between the council and the County Commission over the split of the local option sales tax. READ MORE

Governor candidate Jerri Green talks minimum wage, health care: Candidates for office in November’s election addressed the crowd at the Democratic Party Blue South BBQ. READ MORE

11-year-old girl reports fire to 911, police rescue grandmother from burning home: An 11-year-old girl called in a fire south of Dover Road on Wednesday, helping Clarksville Police save her grandmother’s life. READ MORE

Future of Performing Arts Center to be decided in 2027, after city elections: The City Council voted to defer a proposed interlocal agreement for the city to back an ACT Authority loan to pay for construction of the Performing Arts Center. READ MORE

Belleglade Mobile Home Community meets with new management over complaints: After over 400 residents came together to form a tenant union, a town hall was held to voice concerns to their new management company. READ MORE

Deputies search for driver who fled wreck on I-24: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted Tennessee Highway Patrol in the search for a driver who fled on foot following a crash. READ MORE

New York Butcher Shoppe to add 2nd location: More than a year after opening on Madison Street, the New York Butcher Shoppe has announced they’ll be expanding to northeast Clarksville. READ MORE

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