CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a plan for the city to annex 99 acres for St. Thomas Ascension, the trial begins in the Dodge’s shooting, and a resolution in the teacher Twitch video controversy.
99-acre annexation request presented to City Council for Ascension St. Thomas: More than 99 acres that sit east of Exit 11 have been proposed for annexation by the City of Clarksville, to make way for the Ascension St. Thomas health campus. READ MORE
Autopsy shows 6 gunshot wounds, BAC above legal limit in Dodge’s murder trial: Jurors heard testimony that Jarlen Corbin died from six gunshot wounds, but that he had alcohol and THC in his system and had a gun in his hand. READ MORE
Teacher who called students ‘stupid’ in notes, Twitch video, resigns after reassignment: A Rossview High School teacher who came under fire for leaving written notes describing some students as “stupid” and “annoying” has resigned from the school system. READ MORE
Mayor candidate Mark Riggins on growth solutions, homelessness and Mason Rudolph debates: Riggins spoke before the Clarksville Kiwanis Club, touting his experience as a problem-solver and consensus-builder. READ MORE
Boneyard Skatepark opens downtown on College Street | VIDEO: The Boneyard Skatepark has opened their doors at 1214 College St., offering an indoor space with no weather cancellations, consistent surfaces and year-round skating. READ MORE
‘We have a desperate need’: Agency seeks foster homes for teens, sibling groups and other youth: With about 8,000 children statewide needing placements, foster care officials say teens, sibling groups and children with emotional or behavioral needs face the greatest shortage of homes. READ MORE
Imari Berry keeps promise to middle school teacher who ‘left a mark that time can’t erase’: When University of Louisville women’s basketball star Imari Berry was in the 8th grade, she made a promise to a teacher. This week, she fulfilled that promise. READ MORE
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint coming to Franklin Street site: Jack Brown’s has announced they are planning to expand their operations into Clarksville with a site coming to downtown. READ MORE
Roni’s Mac Bar coming to corner of Franklin and Second Street: Another restaurant has announced plans to open soon on Franklin Street: Roni’s Mac Bar. READ MORE
Clarksville High senior 3-sport athlete earns national Friday Night Rivals scholarship: Dawson Smith has been awarded the Sonic Friday Night Rivals scholarship. READ MORE
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