CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Man charged with homicide over wreck police say caused by speeding: Police said he was driving at an excessive rate of speed on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, and with his daughter in the car. READ MORE

Dry grass and high temps have officials worried about fireworks safety: That crunchy grass is a bad sign for fires this Fourth of July, and city and fire officials are worried. READ MORE

Body of missing 19-year old recovered from Red River: A missing teenager’s body was recovered from the Red River after a search by emergency responders. READ MORE

Screaming in the night has man calling for domestic violence solutions: When he hears the screams in his neighborhood, he calls the police, but too often there’s little that the police can do. Here’s why he can’t sit back and pretend he doesn’t hear it. READ MORE

No more cats: Animal shelter, at capacity and short-staffed, halts cat drop-offs: The hold will give shelter workers time to catch up with the 140 cats and kittens they already have. Meanwhile, some fees have been waived. READ MORE

Homegoods coming to Governor’s Square Mall former Sears location: The Homegoods store will have an outdoor entrance, and will open in the next year, mall officials said. READ MORE

On the issues: Video of candidates for local offices discussing key topics:

  • County mayor candidates on school construction, neighborhood sprawl. READ MORE
  • Sheriff candidates on use of SRO’s, juvenile detention center idea, crime. READ MORE
  • State House Republican candidates on school vouchers, gun control. READ MORE
  • Judge candidates on qualifications, experience and justice. READ MORE

Hundreds from 101st Airborne Division leave for mission in Europe: Commanders said they are going “to check the Russian influence and we’re going to impact the Russians’ decision-making for probably the next 10-20 years.” READ MORE

Cooling shelter opens, volunteers needed all summer: Local agencies have teamed up to open a cooling shelter downtown, and they will need as many volunteers as possible. READ MORE

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