CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Friends say they tried to report neglect before baby found with severe injuries: Several sources have come forward to share details about the Fort Campbell couple charged with aggravated child neglect. READ MORE
County leaders address concerns about possible Juvenile Resource Center: The push for a facility in Clarksville has raised lots of questions about race, incarceration and rehabilitation. County leaders and judges tried to answer them this week. READ MORE
Excell Market Bar-B-Q smokehouse destroyed in fire: The smokehouse was a total loss, but the main Excell Market building wasn’t damaged. READ MORE
City Council appoints Keri Lovato as Ward 12 representative: The real estate agent was appointed to finish the unfilled council term for the northeast corner of the city. READ MORE
Bonfire Mongolian Grill owners plead guilty to harboring undocumented workers: The restaurant owners hired people who were in the United States illegally and provided them housing and transportation, the court said. READ MORE
Weapons detection system approved for trial run at high school: The system that can detect weapons – and vapes – will be tested at Northwest High this fall, for possible implementation at every school. But that would come with a price tag. READ MORE
Secure the Border Act backed by Congressman Mark Green passes US House: The legislation would force construction of the border wall, add technology to the border, and streamline the asylum process, among other things. READ MORE
Haven Madison’s ‘American Idol’ journey may be ending, but she’s just getting started: She was one of three contestants voted off this week. But her journey isn’t over. She says, “There’s more where that came from!” READ MORE
Crews rescue dog that chased opossum down storm drain: The opossum proved too tempting for Oskar, who chased it down a storm drain near Valleybrook Park. READ MORE
Young rustlers show off their calves and steers at Better Beef Show: Dozens of kids brought their cattle to the event at the Bartee Arena for prizes and sales. READ MORE
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