CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
APSU to remove discrimination protections for sexual orientation, gender identity: The university has proposed several changes to its Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy to remove protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity; to remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language; and to remove references to affirmative action. READ MORE
Judge hears evidence in Megan Raymond murder case, quadruples bond to $2 million: A judge this week heard evidence including from a key witness who said he helped Dennis Raymond move his wife’s body to a shallow grave in East Tennessee. READ MORE
Rezoning approved 12-8 for houses on 76 acres off Dover Road: In a close vote, the County Commission approved a zone change for more than 76 acres from agricultural district (AG) to single-family residential district (R-1) south of the terminus of Highway 374 to allow for a new housing development. READ MORE
2 arrested in Antioch after stabbing death at Clarksville mobile home park: Two have been arrested in the stabbing death of a 54-year-old man at Campville Mobile Home Park early Saturday morning. READ MORE
101st Airborne Division sending about 3,500 ‘Strike’ Brigade soldiers to Europe: About 3,500 Fort Campbell soldiers are deploying to Europe to support the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners. READ MORE
Expert witnesses give different opinions on fault in vehicle homicide trial: Day 3 of the jury trial for Palikna Tosie, charged with vehicular homicide, may have only brought two witnesses, but each had an abundance of information to share on the cause of the crash and who was at fault. READ MORE
19-year-old dies from injuries after motorcycle wreck: The motorcyclist involved in the crash on Peachers Mill Road at South Senseney Circle has died from his injuries. READ MORE
Kirkwood High girls’ basketball coach resigns after one year with program: Kirkwood will now begin a search for their third head coach in program history. The hire will be their third head coach in three years. READ MORE
Singer Jay Ammo, veteran from Clarksville, on his journey to four-chair turn on ‘The Voice’ | VIDEO: He wowed The Voice judges with his performance of Ed Sheeran’s “The A Team,” earning a four-chair turn on March 4. The audition was a big step in the music career of this 29-year-old Army veteran. READ MORE
Clarksville High pitcher named Player of the Week for no-hitter in Florida: Junior pitcher Braden Taylor pitched a no-hitter and elevated his record to 3-0 on the year. READ MORE
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