CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Gigolos controversy at the School Board, a gun being found at an elementary, and a nuclear power proposal for Fort Campbell.
Crosslin withdraws School Board resignation, says ‘Gigolos’ appearance will not define her: One day after being sworn in, then resigning from the School Board, Teresa Crosslin has withdrawn her resignation. She also confirmed that she appeared in a Showtime episode of “Gigolos,” which is what prompted the resignation. READ MORE
Student found with unloaded gun at Moore Magnet Elementary: Administrators received a report that a student had the weapon. They found it, and it was unloaded. READ MORE
Spring Creek Parkway closing in on bridge over creek, connection to Wilma | VIDEO: The City of Clarksville Street Department is making more progress, with several bridge supports in place. READ MORE
101st Parkway shut down by tractor-trailer wreck, Rep. Maberry pulls injured man from car: The semi crossed the median and slammed into opposing traffic, and the legislator jumped in to help an injured driver. READ MORE
Commission will vote on successor to Rep. Jeff Burkhart until next election: The Montgomery County Commission will appoint someone to succeed him in the General Assembly until the next election. READ MORE
Fort Campbell among 9 sites considered for nuclear power plant: The post is one of the nine Army instillations being looked at for a microreactor power plant in conjunction with the Janus Program. READ MORE
House heavily damaged by fire in north Clarksville: Clarksville Fire Rescue was dispatched to Copeland Road, off Tiny Town Road, for the major structure fire. READ MORE
Fort Campbell to get $56 million for new air traffic control tower, Chinook hangar: On the same day that the government ended, it was announced that over $56 million in federal funds has been allocated to Fort Campbell. READ MORE
Where to cut your own Christmas tree around Clarksville this year | PHOTOS: For families looking for a live Christmas tree this year, there are a handful of tree farms in Montgomery County, and a few great picks in easy driving distance. READ MORE
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