CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Sheriff’s deputy arrested, charged over ‘oppression’ during traffic stop: He was charged with official misconduct, aggravated perjury and official oppression over his actions during the stop. READ MORE
AtlasBX battery plant hit with multiple TDEC violations, leading to company changes: The company, which opened last year amid public worries about air pollution, has struggled to meet reporting requirements, according to documents acquired by Clarksville Now. READ MORE
COVID-19 in Clarksville: Active cases down, 62% of adults fully vaccinated: According to the data, local case rates are a third of what they were a month ago. READ MORE
Soldier charged with murder of pregnant wife at Fort Campbell: The 5th Special Forces Group support soldier was charged with murder of his wife and injury of an unborn child. READ MORE
LGBT hiring, contracting protections OK’d by city, despite objections from councilman Redd: Both ordinances passed their second reading 12-1, with Wallace Redd the only council member to vote no. READ MORE
TikTok challenges result in $20,000 in damage to local schools: The incidents have included a urinal being ripped off a wall, teachers’ personal items being destroyed and thousands of dollars in needed repairs. READ MORE
100-home development proposed on York Road, nearby residents raise objections: The zoning request is for a 52-acre tract near Dotsonville Road, just west of the Clarksville city limits. READ MORE
COVID-19 vaccine ordered for all Fort Campbell civilian employees by Nov. 22: All 6,400 civilian employees on post will have to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with the first deadline coming up next week. READ MORE
Reports: ‘Ninja’ attacks soldiers with 160th SOAR during training in California: The staff sergeant was on a smoke break when the ninja approached and issued his challenge. READ MORE
Taco John’s returning to Clarksville, with plans to hire 45 workers: The new location under construction and set to open in December. READ MORE
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