CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including on charges in the fatal school bus wreck, a double-murder trial, and the return of Toys “R” Us.

Driver in fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash indicted on traffic charges: The bus driver had been charged with vehicular homicide, but the grand jury in Carroll County returned indictments only on two traffic charges. READ MORE

Future data centers to require public hearing under new rules proposed for county: A public hearing will play a part in the submission process for any future data center projects under this proposal. READ MORE

Trial begins for former paramedic accused in 2021 murder of wife, father-in-law: Jurors heard sharply different accounts as the trial began for the former Nashville paramedic accused in the 2021 killing of his wife and father-in-law. READ MORE

City Council to decide future of Performing Arts Center next week: The ACT Authority executive director addressed the City Council on Thursday on a proposed interlocal agreement for the Performing Arts Center. READ MORE

State House candidates on roads, schools, health care: All three members of the local state House delegation are up for election in November. To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now asked each one about 5 key issues in the race:

Northwest High School guidance counselor arrested after cocaine found in restroom: A guidance counselor was arrested on simple possession charges stemming from an alleged incident on school grounds. READ MORE

Flock camera policy being reviewed, updated by Sheriff’s Office: With Mike Oliver taking over as sheriff, MCSO is undertaking a comprehensive review and revision of their license-plate reader camera policy. READ MORE

Clarksville Academy athletics director resigns effective immediately: Athletics Director Sean Wilson has resigned after two years in the role. READ MORE

Toys ‘R’ Us to return with new store inside Governor’s Square Mall: The toy store is coming back, this time with a smaller store inside the mall, opening just in time for Christmas 2026. READ MORE

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

Ship that survived Omaha Beach coming back to McGregor Park: LST 325, one of the last of its kind and the only fully operational LST left in the United States, is sailing back for a return visit. READ MORE

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