CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
IDB chief Frank Tate fired after secret investigation: City and county mayors both said they received complaints about the industrial recruiter, prompting an investigation, but the reason for the investigation and firing hasn’t been made public. READ MORE
Fort Campbell soldier saves man from drowning in Cumberland River: The corporal was sitting in his car near the boat dock when he saw what appeared to be a person in the water about 90 feet out. READ MORE
Carjacking suspect arrested, stolen Camaro recovered: The carjacker apparently started in the county on Hinton Road, then got a second car from an 18-year-old leaving work at Wendy’s. After a chase, he was arrested in Sango. READ MORE
Girl Scouts and volunteers build boardwalk inside Dunbar Cave: The platform is needed to protect archeological deposits in the floor beneath the prehistoric artwork inside the cave. READ MORE
Gas & Water utility rate increase considered by City Council: Customers may soon see higher utility bills, under a proposed rate increase needed to pay for the city’s second water treatment plant and other key projects. READ MORE
Body pulled from Cumberland River ID’d as man who went missing: Barge crews reported seeing a body in the river near the Smith Branch Boat Ramp. READ MORE
Former Northeast High nurse under federal investigation on child exploitation charges: The former nurse, who was employed at the school from Aug. 1, 2018, through Nov. 7, 2019, was fired during a CPD investigation. READ MORE
G’s Pancake House becomes new home of Legends Smokehouse & Grill: The Legends trailer will remain in action, and the owners hope to park the truck out front and serve barbecue from the parking lot during renovations. READ MORE
Veteran in Clarksville reunites with lost dog in Cleveland after 4 years apart: Sam had gone missing four years earlier when the family was living in Georgia. For some reason, the dog ended up in Ohio. READ MORE
School Board separates teacher pay from director’s pay, sends it back to commission: In a meeting marked by confusion and frustration, the board voted to separate a popular pay bump for teachers from what has become a controversial increase in the director’s salary. READ MORE
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