CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
20 rescued from Erin Irish Day carnival ride by Montgomery County firefighters: 20 people were trapped at the top of a carnival ride in nearby Erin, and their fire department didn’t have a long enough ladder truck to reach them. READ MORE
Charges dropped against veteran with Alzheimer’s who was punched unconscious by Guthrie officer: It’s been three months since George Henderson was taken to the ground by a Guthrie, Kentucky, police officer and arrested for suspicion of drugs. Despite his declining condition and seizures, they his family has a reason to be relieved: All charges have been dropped. READ MORE
Restoring Clarksville Initiative shares plans, begins tearing down old buildings: In January this year, the Restoring Clarksville Initiative was announced. Part of that initiative is to tear down and demolish old and abandoned buildings, or get the owners to clean them up, and there’s a long list to work from. READ MORE
101st soldier dies at Fort Campbell, incident under investigation: Officials are investigating the death of a 101st Airborne Division soldier this week in the garrison area. READ MORE
CMCSS School Board revisits proposal to livestream meetings, digging into costs: For three years, the School Board has recorded their meetings and made them available to the public online later. Recently, the board has reconsidered that approach for something more immediate: livestreaming. READ MORE
‘Vague’ fraud case dismissed against owners of pain clinics: A federal judge has called the allegations of fraud against the owners of a Clarksville and Nashville pain clinic to be “sparse” and “vague and conclusory” in dismissing the case against them. READ MORE
Frito-Lay plans to expand, investing $27 million with new distribution center: Frito-Lay has decided to expand its operations in Clarksville after recently submitting site plans for a distribution center off Corporate Parkway Boulevard to the Regional Planning Commission. READ MORE
4 candidates apply for vacant County Commission District 8 seat: Following the resignation of District 8 Commissioner Tangi Smith, the County Commission will nominate and vote on candidates for the position at their next meeting Monday night. READ MORE
Austin Peay softball looks forward to second chapter of season after 22-3 start: Austin Peay has had one of the best softball programs to start the 2025 season. They currently sit with a record of 22-3, while leading the ASUN in offensive categories such as batting average, runs, doubles and even home runs. READ MORE
10 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Wilma Rudolph: In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 10 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes. READ MORE
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