CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Cumberland River, Red River expected to crest Sunday night: Flood Warnings have been issued for the Cumberland at Clarksville and the Red at Port Royal until Tuesday evening. READ MORE
Dams upstream holding back water to reduce flooding: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it is holding back water at the dams in the Cumberland River Basin to prevent flooding farther downstream in Clarksville. READ MORE
City Council rejects zone change over concerns about flooding, traffic: After hearing the cases for and against a potential zone change north of West Concord Drive, the council voted down the proposal that would have transitioned 1 acre to multiple family residential. READ MORE
Fort Campbell announces end to annual Boots Display Memorial: A longstanding tradition on Fort Campbell that honors fallen soldiers with a large-scale outdoor display will no longer take place after this summer. READ MORE
Couple arrested on multiple drug charges, woman tries to eat 2 bags of heroin: A man and woman have been arrested on multiple drug charges after three incidents with police in just over a month. READ MORE
Bi-County to close Canaan-Shiloh Station in Palmyra, continuing to search for new location: Bi-County Solid Waste Management is closing its Palmyra center due to capacity and lease issues. READ MORE
Retired MCSO K9 Merlin’s end of watch: K9 Merlin’s keen sense of smell paid off in dividends over the years, in the MCSO Patrol Division and with the 19th Judicial Drug Task Force. But he’s been in decline in recent months, and this week turned out to be his end of watch. READ MORE
Meet the All-Area Boys’ Basketball Team, Player of the Year for 2025: It’s time to honor players representing Montgomery County schools with the Clarksville Now All-Area Boys’ Basketball Team and Player of the Year. READ MORE
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