CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Charter schools backed by Hillsdale College withdraw applications: American Classical Academy dropped their attempt to open a charter school in Clarksville and two other cities, saying they needed more time for the appeal. READ MORE
Autopsy shows disabled 13-year-old starved to death, calls case a homicide: The state autopsy report for Kadaris Maddox states that the boy’s death was the result of malnutrition. READ MORE
Turnbridge/River District development incentives head to city and county for approval: The plan would give businesses incentives to develop downtown, and home developers would be required to include affordable housing. READ MORE
Former school nurse at Northeast High pleads guilty to child pornography charges: Prosecutors say he took hidden camera pictures in school and hospital bathrooms. READ MORE
1,200 more parking spaces opening downtown thanks to APSU, to support F&M Bank Arena: Local officials are working to bring parking relief as they continue to promote their commercial redevelopment districts. READ MORE
Mayor candidates on affordable housing, juvenile crime, road improvements: Want to know where the mayor candidates stand on the issues? Here’s video from the recent political forums. READ MORE
CMCSS gives update on shortage of teachers, bus drivers: The local school system has hired 500 teachers this year, and still has 50 openings. Here’s what they’ve done to address staffing issues. READ MORE
Jury finds Caffey guilty of second-degree murder: He had been charged with first-degree murder, but the jury came back with second-degree, in the shooting death of a man on Cobalt Drive in 2020. READ MORE
COVID hazard pay expanded to include retired/deceased city employees: The move comes after a weeks-long debate about who should and shouldn’t be eligible for a share of the federal funds. READ MORE
Nurse brings IV therapy services to Clarksville, packing saline bags with vitamins and minerals: Clients can walk in and get an IV bag of vitamins, for a variety of effects. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy wide receiver hauls in 7 catches for 100 yards, 2 touchdowns: The Cougars offense was firing on all cylinders, and the Clarksville Now Player of the Week was a huge part of that. READ MORE
Manna Cafe and Humane Society are finalists for Clarksville’s Best Charity Organization: Who is Clarksville’s Best charity organization? You can show them some love, voting with your donations on who wins. READ MORE
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