CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Dave & Buster’s planned at Governor’s Square Mall: After weeks of speculation, a general contractor announced they’ve have been hired to build a Dave & Buster’s, and they shared plans for the site with Clarksville Now. READ MORE
Militia ‘sniper’ arrested, said he planned to attack southern border, according to FBI: FBI agents said the man wanted to “stir up the hornets’ nest” at the border in hopes others would join in confrontations with federal officials in what he called a “domino effect.” READ MORE
Latest school name proposed: Freedom Valley Elementary: The school board was given a prospective name for the new school off Fort Campbell Boulevard, and the meaning behind it pays special tribute. READ MORE
Adams woman dies from injuries in 3-vehicle wreck on Memorial Drive: Three cars crashed near Alfred Drive, and the drivers of the two main vehicles were transported to the hospital with injuries. READ MORE
49-year-old Ashland City woman dies after car hits pole: One person had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to Tennova Healthcare by Montgomery County EMS. READ MORE
‘The sky is the limit for her’: Clemson women’s basketball coach on ESPN top recruit Imari Berry: When Clarksville High senior guard and ESPN top 15 recruit Berry committed to play for the Tigers, head coach Amanda Butler described the moment as an elating experience. READ MORE
10 Black leaders who helped shape Clarksville’s history: In honor of Black History Month, let’s look back at not just at the “firsts” in local history, and not just at athletes and artists, but to leaders who took the risks and rose to the top to make this a better place for everyone. READ MORE
David Till, poet, professor and APSU creative arts leader, dies at 84: A former student of the 33-year APSU professor noted that David Till “was the best friend a poem ever had.” READ MORE
Help send kids to camp with Camp Rainbow Radiothon, coming up this month: You can show your support for Camp Rainbow and enjoy a day of entertainment by tuning in for the annual Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon. READ MORE
WWE NXT Vengeance Day draws thousands to sold-out F&M Bank Arena: The arena was crowded with fans for the first-ever WWE NXT live event in Tennessee, featuring duct-tape, trash cans and flying chairs. READ MORE
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