CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
‘His struggle to die has meaning too’: Teen’s death from brain cancer gives family purpose: Dylan Lawrence passed away following a six-month struggle. After helping him through those final “horrifying” days, his mother has a new mission. READ MORE
City budget, including tax increase and road improvement plan, gets final approval: After some heated debate and back-and-forth votes, the infrastructure plan will now go forward, along with a 20-cent property tax increase to pay for it. READ MORE
Man killed in College Street shooting, 2 others in stable condition: Three people were shot in a parking lot on College Street, one of them fatally. READ MORE
Gay history in Clarksville: 6 pivotal moments for local LGBTQ community: From Cooper’s General Store, to the Trice Landing sting, to the 1979 APSU lawsuit, here are some key events you might not know about local history. READ MORE
LGBTQ Clarksville on what it means to go from self-acceptance to pride: During Pride Month in June, Clarksville Now spoke to several people about their struggles and victories. READ MORE
Solar farm deal approved to help pay for athletic complex at Exit 8: Solar energy provider Silicon Ranch seeks to buy part of the athletic complex land, then sell electricity to the city for a green power source. READ MORE
TBI investigating officer-involved shooting: Two people were injured in a shooting off Old Trenton Road, one of them shot by a police officer. READ MORE
Almost 75% of Fort Campbell soldiers fully vaccinated for COVID-19: Vaccination rates here far outpace the rest of the Army, with almost 80% of local soldiers having at least one shot. READ MORE
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