CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
‘They’re paid atrociously’: Proposed law would require school districts to pay nurses same as teachers: The legislation would improve pay but leave school districts on the hook for additional funding. READ MORE
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after taking plea in 2018 fatal home invasion: He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2020 for his role in the home invasion. READ MORE
North Clarksville library, Animal Control Center up for funding in county budget hearings: The county is considering funding for the north Clarksville branch library and a new Animal Control center, among other projects. READ MORE
Wheelchair-bound man rescued from burning home by neighbor: The neighbor saw smoke and flames coming from the small home. He ran in to help. READ MORE
Parking garage, Frosty Morn and other projects back on track after City Council vote: The council turned the tables this week, and the parking garage is now back up for funding, along with several other projects. READ MORE
Rep. Mark Green introduces bill giving more funding to Land Between the Lakes: The bill would allocate $8 million annually to the recreation area. READ MORE
‘We’re just like you, but different’: Two faces of autism: Life doesn’t stop with a childhood autism diagnosis; it is only the beginning. Here’s what it’s like for two adults living with autism. READ MORE
Warehouse Concert Lounge to close in August of this year: The Warehouse Concert Lounge and Event Center announced they will be closing on Aug. 7. READ MORE
Ukrainian professor at APSU talks about his daughter, grandchildren fleeing war zone: They stayed in Ukraine as long as they could, then escaped into neighboring Slovakia shortly after the Russian invasion began. READ MORE
Meet employers from 41 companies at Mega Job Fair: A wide range of jobs, from fast food to executive positions, will be offered at this year’s Mega Job Fair. Here’s the list of employers who will be there. READ MORE
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